Schedule Released for Pope Francis’ Trip to the US

via the USCCB: Tuesday, September 22 (Washington, DC) 4:00 p.m.    Arrival from Cuba at Joint Base Andrews Wednesday, September 23 (Washington, DC) 9:15  a.m.  Meeting with President Obama at the White House 11:30 a.m. Midday Prayer with the bishops of the United States, St. Matthew’s Cathedral 4:15  p.m.  Mass of Canonization of Junipero Serra, Basilicia… Read More Schedule Released for Pope Francis’ Trip to the US

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Check out these recent articles from around the web: New San Diego bishop speaks of a church that ‘banishes judgmentalism’ by Joshua McElwee: “”I think it’s important that there’s a real trajectory there,” McElroy said, connecting teachings on mercy by Popes John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis. “What the theology of mercy is saying… Read More Around the Web

2015 Bernardin Award: Fighting for Justice is Our Mission

This year’s Bernardin Award winner has been announced: Pope Francis’ admonition that a shepherd must have the “smell of the sheep” is frequently referenced in the work of pastors and bishops. But for Edith Avila Olea, 22, it applies to any leader in the Church, especially those working on behalf of the poor and vulnerable.… Read More 2015 Bernardin Award: Fighting for Justice is Our Mission

Breaking: Supreme Court Upholds Nationwide Healthcare Subsidies and Racial Discrimination Rules for Housing

Today was a big day at the Supreme Court for healthcare and housing. via the AP: The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the nationwide tax subsidies under President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, in a ruling that preserves health insurance for millions of Americans. The justices said in a 6-3 ruling that the subsidies that… Read More Breaking: Supreme Court Upholds Nationwide Healthcare Subsidies and Racial Discrimination Rules for Housing