Pope Francis and NBA Players Discuss Social Justice in Vatican Meeting
Pope Francis requested the meeting last week because he wanted to learn more about the American athletes’ social justice advocacy.
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Cardinal Urges Catholics to Join Struggle for Racial Justice: This is the Christian Message
Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald, who lives in retirement in a parish in Liverpool, England, said that members of his religious community were following the worldwide protests after George Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis May 25.
Catholic Principles and Common Sense Offer Path to Sensible Police Reform
The Church offers guidance on how to maintain the common good in society while also safeguarding individual liberties as a basis for any significant discussion about law enforcement reform.
Metuchen Catholic Bishop: Racism is an Evil ‘More Dangerous’ Than Coronavirus
Bishop Checchio emphasized the dignity of all human persons, noting that every person is made in the image and likeness of God.
From Pandemic to Protests: A Call to Conversion
EDITORIAL: As a conversation is occurring in the public square and on city streets, perhaps it should truly begin in the heart.
Alveda King on Racism: ‘We Are One Blood’
Civil-rights leader Alveda King addresses the George Floyd killing and aftermath.
Catholics Grapple With Racism and Witness Amid Volatile Demonstrations
Across the U.S., many Catholics are trying to witness to peace on all sides of protests and riots following the police-related killings of African Americans.
Protesting on Both Knees
COMMENTARY: Catholics should be on the front lines of the fight for justice, beginning in the front pews, protesting devoutly before God.
Black Catholics Call the Faithful to Listening, Reflection Following George Floyd Killing
Church teachings condemning racism and upholding the dignity of every human person must be taken to heart, they stress.
Is This the American Apocalypse?
COMMENTARY: The most valuable thing the Catholic Church can do — in good times and bad — is to preach the Kingdom, and give witness to the existence of heaven, which will never pass away.
