"I find it baffling and reprehensible that any Catholic facility would allow itself to be so egregiously misused and manipulated in a fashion that violates our religious principles, which call us to defend the rights of all people even those with whom we might disagree. Saint Pope John Paul II was an ardent defender of the rights and dignity of human beings. His legacy bears vivid witness to that truth. He certainly would not condone the use of tear gas and other deterrents to silence, scatter or intimidate them for a photo opportunity in front of a place of worship and peace." - Most Rev. Wilton Gregory Read More

After stopping in to check on his parents earlier this month, Keith Rodney took his 92-year-old father, James, who was ill, to the hospital. The elder man, a Korean War veteran, was active at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he organized the annual Veteran's Day celebration. A former high school principal and administrator, he also had been involved with the Knights of Peter Claver, the Knights of Columbus and the St. Vincent De Paul Food Bank. Read More

If you have a spouse, sibling, parent or other loved one in a nursing home, you may be worried about their safety and well-being because of the coronavirus pandemic. Our partners at AARP consulted with top experts to develop these six key questions to ask the nursing home. Read More