Morning Briefing

Jun 11, 2015
by Tom Roberts

NCR reports from first day of U.S. bishops meeting in St. Louis:

Bishops briefed on roll out of environmental encyclical, anticipated as "a significant moment in the life of the church."

Head of the National Review board urges bishops to remain vigilant in their work against sex abuse, making mandatory audits a top priority.

Reflecting on recent events in Ferguson, Mo., and Baltimore, bishops approve statement on race relations in the United States.

USCCB to launch Catholic Church mobile app ahead of pope's visit in September.

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Long awaited: Pope Francis approves system for holding bishops accountable in their handling of sex abuse cases.

Ukraine dominates discussion during pope's meeting with Putin.

Francis talks about families, illness and "hidden heroism."

Jamie Manson on the artist and the nun (peace activist Sr. Ardeth Platte) behind the series, Orange is the New Black.

Judge, highly critical of earlier decision, permits protesters to remain in long-closed Archdiocese of Boston church during appeal.

From MSW: The Catholic Health Association draws appearances by Obama, Wuerl and Cupich, .

A remembrance: Eugene Kennedy, mentor and friend.

In puzzling move, immigration detention center receives child care license from the state of Texas.

 

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