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Democracy becomes another ministry for Sisters in US election
As an election judge, Sr Cheryl Clemons knew November 5 would be a long day. Source: Global Sisters Report.
Texas nuns dismissed from religious life after feuds with bishop, Vatican
A group of Texas nuns has been dismissed from religious life and returned to the lay state after a lengthy feud with their bishop over the governance of their monastery. Source: National Catholic Register.
Puerto Rico archbishop demands Trump apologise for racist joke at rally
A Puerto Rican archbishop has demanded an apology from US presidential candidate Donald Trump for what many have called a racist joke by a comedian at a Republican rally in New York. Source: Crux.
Archdiocese of Los Angeles to pay $1.3 billion to settle child abuse claims
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has announced an $US880 million ($1.3 billion) clergy abuse settlement, a record payout that Archbishop José Gomez hoped would “provide some measure of healing” for abuse victims. Source: CNA.
Cardinal tells Catholic voters to pray and reflect before US election
Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington, DC, says he hopes voters who are as concerned as he is about the “anger and vitriol” of the United States election cycle will take time away from the media to think and pray about the values important to them as Catholics. Source: CNS.
Catholic Charities USA launches Hurricane Milton relief fund
As Hurricane Milton took aim at Florida just days after Hurricane Helene, Catholic Charities USA launched a dedicated disaster relief donation campaign. Source: NCR Online.
Catholics in US urged to campaign against death penalty
Opponents of the death penalty voiced dismay after five men were executed in the United States in the space of one week, including Marcellus Williams, whose prosecutors had raised doubts about the safety of his conviction. Source: The Tablet.
Nuns on the Bus back on the road for US election
After a six-year hiatus, a group of women religious are taking their Nuns on the Bus election education campaign to the streets of America ahead of the US presidential election in November. Source: Global Sisters Report.
Texas bishop urges Catholics to shun community of Carmelite nuns
A Texas bishop is urging Catholics in his diocese not to participate in sacraments with, or financially support, a community of Discalced Carmelite nuns who recently announced a formal association with the Society of St Pius X. Source: OSV News.