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Sunday Scripture readings, Dec. 29, 2019: A year in review
As another year draws to a close news programs often present a “Year in Review” to highlight outstanding events of the last 365 days. Human achievements and notable figures are featured for their global, national or local impacts. Continue reading
Posted in "Speak to Me Lord", CNS columns
Year in review: Counties seen as key to ongoing death penalty struggle
Backgrounder. By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — While much of the focus has been on the Supreme Court, state legislatures, governors and juries in the ongoing fight to abolish capital punishment in the United States, the head … Continue reading
Posted in U.S.
Year in Review: Natural disasters prompt church to raise millions for aid, recovery
Backgrounder. By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — In Puerto Rico, Texas, Florida, California and Mexico City, recovery was slow and deep pain remained from a string of natural disasters as 2017 ended. Hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes from … Continue reading
Year in Review: With new U.S. administration, USCCB enters policy debates more often in ’17
Backgrounder. By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — A new presidential administration and a new Congress kept the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops as busy as ever in addressing public policy issues during 2017. Hardly a week passed … Continue reading
Posted in U.S.
Year in review — Refugees, migration a front-burner topic throughout 2016
(One in a series) By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — American artist Jacob Lawrence detailed the plight of black Americans in the South who were discriminated against, exploited for their labor, threatened with death and sometimes killed, … Continue reading
Posted in U.S.
Year in review — Politics, courts involved in U.S. health care’s 2016 diagnosis
(One in a series) By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. health care seemed stuck in the waiting room for part of the year, holding out for its future prognosis from courtroom and political decisions. During the … Continue reading
Posted in U.S.
Year in review — 2016, when racism and fear make a comeback
(One in a series) By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — It began with the fatal shootings of unarmed black men and women by police. It was exacerbated in the summer when, on July 7, a gunman in … Continue reading
Posted in U.S.
Year in review — Mideast Christians, especially those displaced, face mounting challenges
(One in a series) By Dale Gavlak Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — As Christians in the Middle East look back on 2016, they wonder if there will be much to celebrate amid mounting challenges, particularly for those displaced by … Continue reading
Posted in World
Year in review — Beyond expectations: Pope sees God of surprises at work in 2016
(One in a series) By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis described 2016 as a “packed year,” one full of initiatives that helped Catholics “see and touch with their hands the fruits of the mercy … Continue reading
Posted in Vatican
Year in review — After divisive elections, bishops urge Catholics to build bridges
(One in a series) By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Bishops across the country are encouraging parishioners to put aside their differences and work for the common good as President-elect Donald J. Trump prepared for his Jan. … Continue reading
Posted in U.S.
