Nation Dec 13 More U.S. churches are committing to racism-linked reparations The Episcopal Diocese of Texas acknowledges that its first bishop in 1859 was a slaveholder. An Episcopal church in New York City erects a plaque noting the building’s creation in 1810 was made possible by wealth resulting from slavery.
Health Nov 20 Daily COVID-19 deaths in U.S. reach highest level since May The coronavirus surge is taking an increasingly dire toll across the U.S. just as a vaccine appears close at hand. The country is now averaging over 1,300 COVID-19 deaths per day — the highest since the calamitous spring in and…
Politics Nov 13 Pope Francis congratulates Biden for winning presidential election President-elect Joe Biden, a lifelong Roman Catholic, spoke to Pope Francis on Thursday, despite President Donald Trump refusing to concede.
Politics Nov 12 Pope congratulates Joe Biden on election Biden is the second Catholic elected U.S. president, after John F. Kennedy.
Health Nov 11 Texas tops 1 million cases as COVID-19 surge engulfs the U.S. Across the U.S., over 10.3 million cases have been recorded. Cases per day are now on the rise in 49 states, and deaths per day are climbing in 39.
Politics Nov 04 In blue and red states, milestone wins for LGBTQ candidates Across the nation, LGBTQ candidates achieved milestone victories in Tuesday’s election, including the first transgender person elected to a state Senate, and the first openly gay Black men to win seats in Congress.
Health Oct 23 Regions throughout the U.S. in crisis as country nears high for COVID-19 cases The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation. The surge’s impact is being felt in every section of the country.
Politics Oct 14 Racial justice movement a factor for 5 state ballot measures The nationwide protests over police brutality and racial injustice are major factors in several states, including California and Mississippi, for ballot measures with distinctive racial themes.
Nation Oct 01 Report finds flaws in Catholic Church abuse-prevention plans A think tank has now completed a two-year investigation of the resulting policies adopted in all 32 archdioceses in the U.S. Its verdict: The policies are inconsistent and often worryingly incomplete.
Nation Jun 16 LGBTQ activists see hard work ahead despite Supreme Court win LGBTQ-rights activists are looking ahead as they celebrate a major victory in the Supreme Court regarding job discrimination. They hope Monday's decision spurs action against other forms of bias against their community and undermines the Trump administration’s near-total ban on…