An Ecumenical Ministry in the Parish of St Patrick's Catholic Church In San Diego USA

米国サンディエゴの聖パトリックカトリック教会教区におけるエキュメニカル宣教

Monday, November 11, 2019

US Latinos are no longer majority-Catholic

Study finds US Latinos are no longer majority-Catholic. Here are some reasons why.
Religion News Service: In 2018-19, 47% of Latinos identified as Catholic, down from 57% a decade ago.

F.B.I. and prosecutors try speaking plainly about domestic terrorism*
New York Times: At a church in Ohio and other religious spaces, F.B.I. agents expressed concern that the bitter divisions that have colored the nation's political discourse will only worsen in an election year and could stoke more violence.

Astronaut Jake Garn and the spiritual effects of viewing Earth from outer space
Deseret News: By pressing people to consider the spiritual questions that arise from viewing their planet in its entirety, an organization believes the world can become a better place to live.

Still teaching at 95, Jimmy Carter draws devotees to church
Associated Press: The church has only 30 or so members, but as many as 450 people attend any week Carter teaches.

Who will decide on the Dalai Lama's successor -- his supporters or Beijing?
NPR: Once he dies, the world could end up with two Dalai Lamas -- one identified by the Chinese government and another by Tibetans in exile.

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