What happens when most of the Catholic churches in Baltimore close? (RNS) — The loss to local communities is likely to be substantial. The post What happens when most of the Catholic churches in Baltimore close? appeared first on Religion News Service.

Pope Francis sides with Peruvian villagers who accused Catholic group of trying to steal their land QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — On Saturday, Francis urged the Catacaos villagers to persist in their efforts to defend the land, where they raise cattle and produce honey. The post Pope Francis sides with Peruvian villagers who accused Catholic group of trying to steal their land appeared first on Religion News Service.

Thomas Gumbleton, Progressive Voice as a Catholic Bishop, Dies at 94 He was arrested protesting war and clashed with fellow bishops in supporting gay marriage and the ordination of women and championing victims of sex abuse by priests.

New York Catholic Workers bring new growth with rooftop garden (RNS) — Inspired by Pope Francis’ apostolic letter on ecology, a garden planned for the roof of the movement’s historic Maryhouse has attracted new attention to Dorothy Day’s Catholic service organization. The post New York Catholic Workers bring new growth with rooftop garden  appeared first on Religion News Service.

Catholic parishes disproportionately closed in poor, Black and Latino neighborhoods (RNS) — Priest shortages have played a significant role in the decisions to close parishes. The post Catholic parishes disproportionately closed in poor, Black and Latino neighborhoods appeared first on Religion News Service.

Thomas Gumbleton, Detroit Catholic bishop who opposed war and promoted social justice, dies at 94 DETROIT (AP) — Gumbleton became a national religious figure in the 1960s when he was urged by activist priests to oppose the U.S. role in the Vietnam War. The post Thomas Gumbleton, Detroit Catholic bishop who opposed war and promoted social justice, dies at 94 appeared first on Religion News Service.

Katie Pruitt continues to probe life as a ‘recovering Catholic’ on new album (RNS) — ‘Mantras,’ Pruitt’s sophomore album, explores the fraught nature of leaving one’s childhood religion. The post Katie Pruitt continues to probe life as a ‘recovering Catholic’ on new album appeared first on Religion News Service.

The strange world of Catholic ‘integralism’ — and Christian nationalism (RNS) — ‘There’s the sense that the liberal order is so corrupt that elite Catholics have to find positions of influence and use them in a kind of noble and appropriate way,’ said Kevin Vallier. The post The strange world of Catholic ‘integralism’ — and Christian nationalism appeared first on Religion News Service.

Oklahoma court considers whether to allow the US’ first publicly funded Catholic school OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Attorney General Gentner Drummond argued the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board violated both the law and the state and federal constitutions. The post Oklahoma court considers whether to allow the US’ first publicly funded Catholic school appeared first on Religion News Service.

Catholic leaders meet with White House on climate change (RNS) — Bishop Edward Weisenburger of Tucson said he told White House officials that the issue of climate change ‘is a matter of ethics, spirituality and our faith.’ The post Catholic leaders meet with White House on climate change appeared first on Religion News Service.

A Jewish girl imprisoned in a Catholic convent Monkfish Book Publishing Company The post A Jewish girl imprisoned in a Catholic convent appeared first on Religion News Service.

Baltimore Catholic church to close after longtime pastor suspended over sexual harassment settlement BALTIMORE (AP) — Church officials have said the complaints regarded “alleged sexual harassment of an adult man.” The post Baltimore Catholic church to close after longtime pastor suspended over sexual harassment settlement appeared first on Religion News Service.

Head of China’s state-backed Catholic church will visit Hong Kong as ties with Vatican are strained HONG KONG (AP) — Joseph Li, the state-appointed archbishop of Beijing, will take a five-day trip to Hong Kong starting Nov. 14 at the invitation of the city’s newly appointed cardinal Stephen Chow The post Head of China’s state-backed Catholic church will visit Hong Kong as ties with Vatican are strained appeared first on Religion News Service.

Catholic groups protest at White House to call for Gaza cease-fire (RNS) — Asked about Biden’s proposal for ‘humanitarian pauses’ instead of a cease-fire, one demonstrator called it a ‘minimalist’ proposal. The post Catholic groups protest at White House to call for Gaza cease-fire appeared first on Religion News Service.

LinkedIn for Catholic Elementary School We currently have Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for our small Catholic elementary school (grades PreK-8). For our HS (grades 9-12), we have separate accounts as well as a LinkedIn account. Is LinkedIn worth it for the ES as well? submitted by /u/ewikstrom

Catholic deacon and former cop provides solutions to ending racism Carmel Communications The post Catholic deacon and former cop provides solutions to ending racism appeared first on Religion News Service.

Two Sides of the Catholic Divide in One American Archdiocese As the pope and church leaders meet in Rome to discuss the Roman Catholic Church’s future, they face a chasm between conservatives and progressives in the pews.

Nicaragua releases 12 Catholic priests and sends them to Rome, following agreement with the Vatican MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Vatican confirmed Thursday that the Holy See had been asked to receive the 12 priests who had been recently released The post Nicaragua releases 12 Catholic priests and sends them to Rome, following agreement with the Vatican appeared first on Religion News Service.

How the Catholic Church’s crash in Poland brought down the Law and Justice party (RNS) — With an exodus of young people, the Polish church may be facing the ‘Irish scenario.’ The post How the Catholic Church’s crash in Poland brought down the Law and Justice party appeared first on Religion News Service.

Catholic leaders voice sorrow, dismay after violent outbreak in Holy Land VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis, calling war ‘always a defeat,’ made an appeal for peace in Israel and Palestine. The post Catholic leaders voice sorrow, dismay after violent outbreak in Holy Land appeared first on Religion News Service.