Some U.S. priests have spread blatant untruths about COVID-19. While a few bishops have tried to stop them from spreading misinformation, some observers think bishops could come out stronger when priests share false information.
This year, as tens of thousands of people nationwide protested racial injustices, Catholics similarly took to the streets and also joined in prayer services and discussions.
Much of Thomas Merton's writing on civil rights remained an afterthought, until the murder of George Floyd in May, and subsequent protests. 2020 has seen Catholics return to Merton's words on race.
It's no news that 2020 will go down as one of the worst years in recent memory. Here are 11 stories that captured moments of resilience and perseverance, and even a few moments of celebration.
These efforts reflect a widespread surge of interest among many U.S. religious groups in the area of reparations, particularly among long-established Protestant churches that were active in the era of slavery.
Nursing homes with Catholic ties lost many residents to the first wave of COVID-19. As virus hotspots move to southern and western states, these senior communities prepare for what's next.
