Profiles in Catholicism
Jul 28, 202334 min
Updated: Jul 29, 2023
A Message from the Editor
The American College Health Association's (ACHA) Spring 2022 National College Health Assessment surveyed over 54,000 undergraduate students. It revealed that approximately 77% were experiencing moderate to serious psychological distress. There are similar challenges in many other countries. An increasing number of teens and young adults are committing suicide. Australia is even considering passing teen suicide assistance…We have a moral obligation to end this epidemic of suicide among young people
A close friend of mine committed suicide so I have some insight into the greif of parents and friends of those who commit suicide, We ask ourselves over and over and over again if there is anything that I could have done to prevent the suicide. Sadly, many parents do not know how to effectively communicate with their teen children. They need to regularly discuss mental health challenges, their social media usage, their friends who may be having difficulties, mental hearth resources available to their friends, and a discussion of our responsibilities to others who are New Catholic Hospice Tries to Ease Pain, Help Patients Get to Heaven having mental health challenges. Junior high and high schools need to schedule mental wellbeing evaluations of students twice a year. Also severe fines need to be levied on doing cyberbullying.
Social media is the greatest contributor to mental health problems in young people. Some social media algorithms are programmed to promote addiction. In the United States, teens spend an average of 3 and 1/2 hour per day on social media.
July was a great month for Alzheimer news, especially the FDA approval of Lecanemab. This FDA approval is based on positive results of phase 2 b proof-of-concept clinical trial in early Alzheimer's disease, and lecanemab completely removed Aβ plaques, alleviated cognitive decline, and had a low incidence amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA) in early AD (Swanson et al., 2021).
It is sad to see the beginning of the downfall of democracy in Israel with Netanyahu’s leadership. Sadly not enough people in Israel read The people are rising up to oppose fascism in Israel before it is too late!
by Rabbi Ron Kronich.
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A Quote to Remember
“No matter what happens. Or how bad it seems today, life goes on, and it will be better tomorrow.”
by Maya Angelou
Youth Challenges/Leadership Interviews
General Interviews
General Statistics Around Suicide an Depression
Almost 800,000 people die due to suicide every year, nearly twice the number who die by homicide.
For every death by suicide, there are approximately 20 suicide attempts made.
Each death by suicide leaves behind a community of bereaved family, friends, colleagues, and acquaintances. For every death by suicide, at least 7 to 10 people are directly affected by the loss.(3) who die by suicide have major depression.
Prayers
A Prayer to Protect Young People from Mental Health and Suicide Challenges
“Deliver us O Lord”
Dear Lord, I swore myself to silence as humiliation, swallowed
My tears, suffocated and blocked the expression of sufferings,
The willingness to admit the hurt and shame of the heart’s welts,
Taking silence to an extreme of losing consciousness of the past.
Dear Lord, I did not know why I did what I did but I did do this:
Dear Lord, I ran away and, afraid on strange streets, I went home.
Dear Lord, I tried to commit suicide and you frightened me and I
Drank water, lots of water, until I fell asleep and woke up again.
Dear Lord, I went in search of the hidden past, the past pushed
Down until it did not come up and, staying down, stopped the
Passage of the past into the present until the impoverished present
Showed itself in the unknowing of my own life and what to do.
Dear Lord, digging up the past was like breaking down a dam,
Bursting upon me the streaming memories lost and multiplied,
Amazingly, still existing in an unreachable place that probing the
Heart exposed to daylight, like a cave roof collapsing to the sky!
Why? The inescapable why? Lord, I now know to be the hidden
Hand of pride, hiding what needed to be open and simply said.
And so, Lord, it has taken thirty to forty years to understand the
Silence of the first few years, starting with what was a secret sin:
Of stealing my brother’s toys and trading them for flicking cards,
Of stealing money from the kitchen pot of bus fares undetected,
Of stealing magazines from shops, faking the buy or buying a bit,
Of stealing from others, from a father of a friend, old coins and …
Dear Mary, Mother of the Lord and the one who pondered on the
Word of God, listening and pondering, wondering what it meant:
The mysterious conception of your Holy Son, the mystery of His
Birth, being lost, growing up in wisdom and knowing His Father.
Dear Mary, you listened and listened to the word of the history of
Salvation, not a history of the past but of the fulfilling present, ever
Opening upon the mysteries of the day-to-day discoveries of living
With the Word in person, watching and working as life unfolded.
Dear Mary, help us to listen and listen to the word of the history of
Salvation, not as a word from the past but as a word uncovering the
Present and promising, implicitly, the opening of the present into the
Unknown but promised blooming of the blemished life – budding!!
Oh Joseph, virginal husband of Mary, foster-father of Jesus Christ,
Accompany us with your wordless actions, so full of meaning and
Patient believing in the events of a life lived in service of the Word,
His mother: Accompany us into the trusting action that God is here.
Oh Joseph, working companion and, presence in the Holy Family,
Let what is invisible not be what is harmful but let what burrows in
The heart be exposed and healed, taken to the Word who forgives,
Who erupts with new life that life lived in the dying dark, unliving.
Oh Joseph, still, calm, guardian of the Redeemer and servant of the
Family, come close to us and let us come close to you, whether with
Or without a father, with or without a mother or family, let us draw
Close to you and Mary, the Lord Himself and His healing Church.
Oh Holy Family, heal the hidden wounds which wound afresh and
Transmit harm from generation to generation, so what begins afresh
Is the fresh start, fallen though we are, ever called to rise again and
Beg forgiveness and forgive, spreading a miracle of love from death.
I beg you to go out into life and open your heart to the Word of God!
Francis Etheredge: Now married for 26 years, father of 11 children, 3 of whom are in heaven, author of 16 books, 3 of which are forthcoming.
For my own account of attempted suicide, around 14 or 15, 50 years ago, go to: The Prayerful Kiss:
https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/theprayerfulkiss/.
Prayer for Mongolia
Good and gracious God,
This morning the driver that took me to therapy was from Mongolia. He was dismayed by what was going on there
In Mongolia, more than 20,000 inhabitants of the capital, Ulaanbaatar, have been displaced by extensive flooding and moved to safe places where they are receiving warm clothes and food. For ten days, heavy rains have been beating down in Mongolia’s capital, Ulaanbaatar, causing the waters of the Selbe and Tuul rivers to rise and overflow. Lord, help the waters to subside. Help the people to know that others care about them and are praying for the needs that they have. The entire population has been affected with tens of thousands reporting damage to their homes and over 20,000 moved to safe ground where they are receiving humanitarian aid. Lord, help them receive what is necessary for their life and well being. I ask you this in the name of the Holy Spirit, world without end. Amen.
by Eileen Quinn-Knight Profiles in Catholicism
A Prayer to Prevent Antisemitism
Lord God, through the covenant you established with the Jewish People, we Christians have been grafted into this covenantal tradition according to St. Paul. But very often throughout history, we have shown ourselves ungrateful for this gift given us through Jesus who imbued in his teachings this Jewish covenantal tradition through acts of antisemitism. We join with Popes St. John Paul II and Francis in confessing our sins of antisemitism past and present. Through this prayer, we commit ourselves to the elimination of any remaining anti-Semitic teachings in the Catholic community and pledge to add our public voice in denouncing any manifestations of antisemitism in contemporary society. We ask your blessing so that we may have the strength to fulfill this pledge we make in your presence.
by John T. Pawlikowski, OSM, Profiles in Catholicism
Prayer for the Children of Nigeria
Oh Lord, the children in Nigeria are starving to death.
We join together with all Catholics, with all Christians,
with all people of faith.
Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists.
All who pray to you. The One God,
Lord of all humanity.
We pray that these innocent children
will have the sustenance, food, medicine, care
so that they may grow and flourish and help their communities
and all whom they may see who also will need the help that they need now.
We pray that the religious peoples of the world may come together to provide food
for these children,
and that the nations of the world may unite to send them what they need
to survive
and thrive.
And together we pray Amen. Let it be so!
by Dr. Eugene Fisher Profiles in Catholicism
Medical Journal Articles
National Trends in Mental Health–Related Emergency Department Visits Among Youth, 2011-2020
by Tanner J Bommersbach, MD, MPH; Alastair J. McKean, MD; Mark Olfson, MD, MPH; et al. JAMA May 2, 2023
Link to Mental Health/Illness
The New Crisis of Increasing All-Cause Mortality in US Children and Adolescents
by Steven H. Woolf, MD, MPH, Elizabeth R. Wolf, MD, MPH, and Frederick P. Rivara, MD, MPH JAMA March 13. 2023
Teens Report Record Levels of Violence, Mental Health Challenges
by Emily Harris JAMA February 22, 2023
Screening for Depression and Suicide Risk in Children and Adolescents
by US Preventive Services Task Force by JAMA. 2022;328(15):1534-1542
Link to Suicide
Reasons and trends in youth's suicide rates during the COVID-19 pandemic
by Ryunosuke Goto , Yusuke Okubo, Norbert Skokauskas Lancet Reg Health West Pac. 2022 Aug 11;27:10056
Using Systems of Care to Reduce Incarceration of Youth with Serious Mental Illness
by Chris D. Erickson American Journal of Community Psychology volume 49, pages404–416 (2012
Link to Prison Challenges
Physical and Psychosocial Impacts of Parental Incarceration on Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review Differentiating Age of Exposure
by MSK Luk, C Hui, SKM Tsang, YL Fung…Adolescent Research , 2022
Suicide and Youth: Risk Factors
by Johan Bilsen1 Front Psychiatry. 2018; 9: 540.
General Articles/Commentaries
Cardinal-elect Aguiar: Ukrainian young people 'filled with courage and joy'
by Francesca Merlo and Svitlana Dukhovych Vatican News
Pope Francis meets with young Polish pilgrims
by Paweł Kowalski, SJ and Tomasz Matyka, SJ Vatican News
Teen assisted suicide plan – horrific
by CathNews New Zealand
Link to Assisted Suicide
Suicide rate highest among teens and young adults
by UCLA Health
Link to Suicide
Suicide, Depression, and a ‘Crisis of Hope’: Offering Real Help to Our Youth in Despair
by Father Roger Landry National Catholic Register
Allowing teens to access euthanasia would see standards ‘end up in the gutter’
by CathNews
Link to Euthanasia
Former MP: Euthanasia for kids shows we’ve lost our way
by CathNews
What Teens Want You to Know About Social Media and Mental Health
by Amanda Lenhart Pocket
Link to Mental Health/Illness and to Social Media
Nearly one fourth of China’s youth report mental health problems
by CathNews New Zealand
The World Youth Day controversy: Problem or symptom?
by John M. Grondelski, Ph.D. The Catholic World Report
World Youth Day 2023 Pilgrims Use Unlikely Transportation to Lisbon
by Catholic Vote
Open yourself to God, pope tells marginalized youth ahead of WYD
by Justin McLellan Catholic News Service/Angelus
World Youth Day ‘critical moment’ for Church in Australia
by CathNews
Portugal’s Ambassador to Holy See: World Youth Day will be a sign of hope
by Patricia Ynestroza and Edoardo Giribaldi Vatican News
Visa denials face applicants from developing nations ahead of World Youth Day
by Nirmala Carvalho Crux
Notre Dame students break into historic jail
by CathNews
Guildford Stoke Park stabbing near skate park as Surrey Police launch manhunt
by Kirstie McCrum SurryLive
The Helen Diller Family Foundation honors 15 Jewish teens annually with awards of $36,000 each.
by Diller Teen Awards
The Invisible Student: A Tale of Homelessness at UCLA and USC
by Tabby Refael Jewish Journal
Link to Homeless
Portugal declares World Youth Day amnesty for young convicts
by CathNews New Zealand
Link to Prison Challenges
Youth Challenges Conditions at Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center
by ACLU
Iowa teen gets life with possibility of parole after 35 years for Spanish teacher’s beating death
by Scott McFetridge The Associated Press
Link to Murder
Teen who recovered from broken back completes charity Eiffel Tower climb
by Paul Cargill indy100
Teenage girl attacked by group of men in Belfast
by The Irish Post
Young Jews are demanding action on climate change
by Shira Nathan Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Link to Environment and Climate Challenges, Advocacy, and Response
A reflection on World Youth Day and climate change
by Peter Coughlan Independent Catholic News
2 Teens Dead Subway Surfing in New York City
by InterNewsGroup
Tribute paid to 'cheeky' Surrey teenager killed in Sussex stabbing
by Ruth Oven SurryLive
Link to Murdered Children and Teens
Brother Sockie: Educating youth, promoting sustainable development in Philippines
by Rechilda Estores Vatican News
Iraq: Christian youth festival provides hope for future of Church
by Amy Balog Independent Catholic News
Pope’s Restrictions Spark Resurgence of Interest in Traditional Mass Among Youth
by Edward Pentin National Catholic Reporter
Surgeon General issues advisory regarding effects social media has on youths’ mental health
by Contemporary Pediatrics
Teens are turning to Snapchat's 'My AI' for mental health support — which doctors warn against
by Melissa Rudy Fox News
Link to Artificial Intelligence, Chatbox, Chatbot, and Robotics
Ransomware criminals are dumping kids’ private files online after school hacks
by Frank Bajak, Heather Hollingsworth, and Larry Finn The Associated Press
Link to Children at Risk and to Cybersecurity
New Jersey teen pleads guilty to online threats detailing attacks on Jews
by Julia GergelyJewish Telegraphic Agency
Link to Antisemitism
USCSAHT Announces Human Trafficking Teen Video Contest Winners
by Sisters Against Trafficking.
Link to Human Trafficking
Dignity in Death: Catholic high scholars bury the dead
by Emily Lehman National Catholic Register
Survey exploring faith formation in young Catholics
by Independent Catholic News
Pope to Hungary's Jesuits: 'Young people need consistent witness'
by Deborah Castellano Lubov Vatican News
Link to The Jesuits
Palestinian teens jailed for raping Polish tourist in front of partner
by Shlomi Heller/Wallai The Jerusalem Post
Link to Sexual Reations with and Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls
How the teen mental health crisis is turning some youth pastors into first responders
by Elizabeth E. Evans Religion News Service
Don’t be couch potatoes!’ Pope Francis urges youth
by Pope Francis Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Pope tells young Hungarians to aim high in life
by Lisa Zengarini Vatican News
His Story
Commentary by Kathryn Post Religion News Service
The Dangerous Experiment on Teen Girls. The preponderance of the evidence suggests that social media is causing real damage to adolescents
by Jonathan Haidt The Atlantic
Link to Social Media
First gathering for a group of teenagers ready for Confirmation through 4 islets in the archipelago of the Leeward Islands
by Agenzia Fides
How the Salesians are helping youth in Syria, a country in its 12th year of civil war
by The Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Link to The Salesians
Vatican prosecutors reveal extraordinary exchange between pope and accused cardinal
by Junno Arocho Esteves Religious News Service
Andi Speaks on Quality Education at the 2023 Istanbul Youth Summit
by Dialogue Institute
Faith communities, elders unite to help solve Alice Springs youth crisis
by CathNews
Flame: Largest Catholic youth gathering since pandemic
by Independent Catholic News
Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis: Adults Need to Look Inward
by Jen Laws HIV/HCV Watch
Brave Irish teen saves mother and daughter from drowning in Co Carlow
by IrishCentral
Link to Ireland Issues and Challenges
Youth Work Promotes the Wellbeing of Young People
by Youth Work Ireland
Pope thanks families hosting youths participating in WYD 2023
by Lisa Zengarini Vatican News
Parents warned over 'tinder-style' app targeted at young people
by Stephen Pitts Surrey Live
Pope Francis exhorts young pPope Francis reiterates the importance of “teaming up” in a world that tends to isolate and divide people.
by Edoardo Giribaldi Vatican News
This 12-Year-Old Designed a Water Bottle You Can Eat
by Jacquelyne Germain Smithsonian Magazine
North Korea executes two teenagers for 'evil' crime of watching foreign films
by Charles Harrison Express
Link to Murdered Children and Teens
How USA teen superstar Yunus Musah slipped through Arsenal’s fingers
by Nnamdi Onye Irish Examiner
Four groups of women religious present study on girls’ rights during pandemic
by Sr Bernadette Reis,fsp Vatican News
West Roxbury teen's commitment to youth ministry leads to meeting with pope
by Jacqueline Tetrault The Pilot
Pope urges African youth to be protagonists in shaping future
by Elise Ann Alan Crux
How America’s conservative youth movement grew a powerhouse on the cult of rage
by Yonat Shimron Religion News Service
2 people killed, 2 wounded in shooting outside Chicago high school
by Brad Parks and Andy Rose CNN
Link to Gun Violence
NYCI research shows Covid-19 pandemic impacting most severely on ‘at risk’ youth
by National Youth Council of Ireland
Link to COVID-19
Teenager charged with membership of neo-Nazi terrorist group and possessing bomb-making manuals
by Lizzie Dearden The Independent
Link to Neo-Nazis
Study: Religion and spirituality can aid youth mental health crisis
by Religion News Service
When there’s a problem, ‘we just pray’: Lebanese teen started NGO to get medical care to poor
by Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
How the great Muslim poet Rumi is helping today’s displaced youth find themselves
by Michael Wolfe and Sumreena Hussain Religion News Service
A Ukrainian Teenager Invents a Drone That Can Detect Land Mines
by Margaret Osborne Smithsonian Magazine
Ukrainian youth festival: hope wins over hate
by Svitlana Dukhovych Vatican News
Thousands of young Catholics pray on Mount of the Beatitudes in the Holy Land
by Courtney Mares Catholic News Agency/Angelus
Youth Changemakers Tackle Global Issues
by Jennifer Sperbe UNICEF USA
Gun violence and the deep sadness of our teens
by Bishop Robert Barron Word on Fire/Angelus
Pope Francis: Conscientious objector Bl. Franz Jägerstätter an example for youth
by Hannah Brockhaus Catholic News Agency/Angelus
This High Schooler Invented a Low-Cost, Mind-Controlled Prosthetic Arm
by Margaret Osbor The Smithsonian Magazine
Anti-Trans Bills Are Directly Harming LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health
by James Factor them
Link to LGBTQ Challenges
Pope Francis tells trans person 'God loves us as we are'
by Becca Monaghan indiy1000
Amid Black exodus, young Catholics are pushing the church to address racism
by Alejandra Molina Religion News Service
Link to Racial Challenges
A 15-year-old girl invented a solar ironing cart that's winning global respect
by Sushmia Pathak NPR
Young people deserve to hear directly from Pope Francis on synod
by Father Daniel P Horan, OFM National Catholic Reporter
Zimbabwean teen teaches taekwondo to fight child marriage
by Farai Mutsaka The Associated Press
These High School Students Staged a Walk Out to Support Bullied Gay Classmate
by Molly Sprayregan them
This Teenager Is Developing a Video Game That Assesses Your Mental Health
by Lila Thulin Smithsonian Magazine
20-year-old filmmaker wins award for powerful 1-minute film about marriage
by Aleteia
Sisters set troubled Filipino teens on course to self-sufficiency Brazilian Franciscan works to raise Black teen girls' self-esteem in the Amazon
by Catholic News Service/Global Sisters Report
Zimbabwean teen teaches taekwondo to fight child marriage
by Farai Mutsaka The Associated Press
Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents
by National Institute on Drug Abuse
Catholic altar girl in hiding in Pakistan after escaping abductor, Maira Shahbaz was raped, blackmailed and forced into sex work after being made to convert to Islam
by Kamran Chaudhry UCA News
Link to Human Trafficking
Poll: Young Americans say online bullying a serious problem
by The Associated Press
Link to Cyberbullying, School Bullying, and Hazing
African youth struggle with poverty and broken families
by Russell Pollitt, SJ Vatican News
Link to Poverty
Card. Cupich promises to be more attentive, present, available to young people
by Linda Bordoni Vatican News
July 2023 The Month in Review
Medical Journal Articles
Texas’ 2021 Ban on Abortion in Early Pregnancy and Changes in Live Births
by Suzanne O. Bell, PhD; Elizabeth A. Stuart, PhD; and Alison Gemmill, PhD JAMA June 29., 2023
Link to Abortion
Tubal Sterilization Requests at a Single Institution Following the Supreme Court Decision to Overturn the Constitutional Right to Abortion
by Angela C. Liang, MD, Catherine Gliwa, MD, Charisse M. Loder, MD, MSc, et al JAMA July 25, 2023
Alzheimer Drug Lecanemab Gains Traditional FDA Approval
by Emily Harris JAMA July 19, 2023
Link to Alzheimer’s disease
Donanemab in Early Symptomatic Alzheimer Disease: The TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 Randomized Clinical Trial
by John R. Sims, MD, Jennifer A. Zimmer, MD, Cynthia D. Evans, PhD, et al.JAMA July 17, 2023
Donanemab for Alzheimer Disease—Who Benefits and Who Is Harmed?
by Jennifer J. Manly, PhD and Kacie D. Deters, PhD JAMA July 17, 2023
Novel Alzheimer Disease Treatments and Reconsideration of US Pharmaceutical Reimbursement Policy
by Meredith B. Rosenthal, PhD JAMA July 17, 2023
Ushering in a New Era of Alzheimer Disease Therapy
by Eric W. Widera, MD, Sharon A. Brangman, MD, and Nathaniel A. Chin, MD JAMA July 17, 2023
Amyloid-Targeting Monoclonal Antibodies for Alzheimer Disease
by Gil D. Rabinovici, MD and Renaud La Joie, PhD JAMA July 17, 2023
Ushering in a New Era of Alzheimer Disease Therapy
by Eric W. Widera, MD1, Sharon A. Brangman, MD, and Nathaniel A. Chin, MD JAMA July 17, 2023
Accuracy of a Generative Artificial Intelligence Model in a Complex Diagnostic Challenge
by Zahir Kanjee, MD, MPH, Byron Crowe, MD, and Adam Rodman, MD, MPH JAMA June `5, 2023
Link to Artificial Intelligence, Chatbox, Chatbot, and Robotics
AI Chatbots, Health Privacy, and Challenges to HIPAA Compliance
by Mason Marks, MD, JD and Claudia E. Haupt, JSD, PhD JAMA July 25, 2023
Health Care Privacy Risks of AI Chatbots
by Genevieve P. Kanter, PhD and Eric A. Packel, JD JAMA July 25, 2023
Generative AI in Health Care and Liability Risks for Physicians and Safety Concerns for Patients
by Mindy Duffourc, JD, BA and Sara Gerke, Dipl-Jur Univ, MA JAMA July 25, 2023
The Challenges for Regulating Medical Use of ChatGPT and Other Large Language Models
by Timo Minssen, LLD, Effy Vayena, PhD;, and I. Glenn Cohen, JD JAMA July 6, 2023
Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Diagnosis: Opportunities, Challenges, and Hype
by Prathit A. Kulkarni, MD and Hardeep Singh, MD, MPH JAMA July 6, 2023
Vigilance Urged Against Bird Flu Amid Ongoing Outbreaks in Mammals
by Jennifer Abbasi JAMA July 26. 2023
Link to Avian Influenza
Using EEG to Monitor Brain Wave Transitions Could Reduce Postoperative Cognitive Issues
by Emily Harris JAMA July 26, 2023
Link to Brain Disorders
Germline Genetic Testing After Cancer Diagnosis
by Allison W. Kurian, MD, MSc, Paul Abrahamse, MA, Allison Furgal, PhD, et al. JAMA June 5, 2023
Link to Cancer
NCI Initiative Will Tackle Poverty’s Effects on Cancer Outcomes
by Emily Harris JAMA July 5, 2023
Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography
by JAMA September 23, 2020
Link to Cardiac Disorders
Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels in Adults With Coronary Artery Disease in the US, January 2015 to March 2020
by Rahul Aggarwal, MD, Nicholas Chiu, MD, MPH, Peter Libby, MD, et al.JAMA July 3, 2023
Link to Cardiovascular Disease/Disorders
Accelerometer-Derived “Weekend Warrior” Physical Activity and Incident Cardiovascular Disease
by Shaan Khurshid, MD, MPH, Mostafa A. Al-Alusi, MD, Timothy W. Churchill, MD, et al. JAMA July 18, 2023
Amid Paraguay Chikungunya Outbreak, Vaccine Candidate Safe, Immunogenic
by Emily Harris JAMA June 21, 2023
Link to Chikungunya
Rapid Whole-Genomic Sequencing and a Targeted Neonatal Gene Panel in Infants With a Suspected Genetic Disorder
by Jill L. Maron, MD, MPH, Stephen Kingsmore, MD, Bruce D. Gelb, MD, et al JAMA July 11. 2023
Link to Children Challenges
What Is Cirrhosis?
by Kristin L. Walter, MD, MS JAMA July 7, 2023
Link to Cirrhosis
Abatacept, Cenicriviroc, or Infliximab for Treatment of Adults Hospitalized With COVID-19 Pneumonia: A Randomized Clinical Trial
by Jane A. O’Halloran, MD, PhD. Emily R. Ko, MD, PhD. Kevin J. Anstrom, PhD, et al. JAMA July 10, 2023
Link to COVID-19
Lessons From COVID-19 for Protecting Workers in the Next Pandemic
by David Michaels, PhD, MPH, Gregory R. Wagner, MD, and Lillian Ryan, BA JAMA June 15, 2023
Abatacept, Cenicriviroc, or Infliximab for Treatment of Adults Hospitalized With COVID-19 Pneumonia: A Randomized Clinical Trial
by Jane A. O’Halloran, MD, PhD, Emily R. Ko, MD, PhD, Kevin J. Anstrom, PhD, et al. JAMA July 10, 2023
Promoting Data Harmonization of COVID-19 Research in Pregnant and Pediatric Populations
by Jessica L. Gleason, PhD, MPH, Robert Tamburro, MD, MSc, and Caroline Signore, MD, MPH JAMA July 20,2023
HHS Urges Primary Care Clinicians to Help Patients Manage Long COVID’s Mental Health Symptoms
by Melissa Suran, PhD, MSJ JAMA July 26, 2023
Skin Lesions, Foot Drop, and Hand Contractures
by JAMA June 30, 2023
Link to Cutaneous Disorders
CMV Prophylaxis in Kidney Transplant, US Maternal Mortality, Diabetic Foot Ulcers, and more
by Anne Rentoumis Cappola, MD, ScM JAMA July 23.2023 JAMA May 16, 2023
Link to Cytomegalovirus
MIND Diet No Better Than Control for Adults at Risk of Dementia
by Emily Harris JAMA July 26, 2023
Link to Dementia
Opportunities for Improved Dengue Control in the US Territories
by Alfonso C. Hernandez-Romieu, MD, MPH, Laura E. Adams, DVM, MPH, Gabriela Paz-Bailey, MD, MSc, PhD, JAMA May 16, 2023
Link to Dengue
Once-Weekly Insulin Icodec vs Once-Daily Insulin Degludec in Adults With Insulin-Naive Type 2 Diabetes: The ONWARDS 3 Randomized Clinical Trial
by Ildiko Lingvay, MD, MPH, MSCS, Marisse Asong, MD, MSc, Cyrus Desouza, MBBS. et al. JAMA June 24 , 2023’
Link to Diabetes
Insulin Fills by Medicare Enrollees and Out-of-Pocket Caps Under the Inflation Reduction Act
by Rebecca Myerson, MPH, PhD, Dima M. Qato, PharmD, MPH, PhD, Dana P. Goldman, PhD, et al. JAMA July 24, 2023
Oral Empagliflozin Receives FDA Approval for Children With Diabetes
by Emily Harris JAMA July 5, 2023
Proportion of Nursing Home Residents With Dementia Affects Their Care
by Emily Harris JAMA June 21, 2023
Link to Dementia and to Nursing Home Challenges
Genetic Variant Tied to Disability in People With Multiple Sclerosis
by Emily Harris JAMA July 5, 2023
Link to Disabilities
CDC Recommends Single-Visit Hepatitis C Testing
by Emily Harris JAMA July 26, 2023
Link to Hepatitis C
PEPFAR at 20—Looking Back and Looking Ahead
by John Nkengasong, MSc, PhD, Irum Zaidi, MPH, and Ingrid T. Katz, MD, MHSc JAMA Jun3 9, 2023
Link to HIV/AIDS
HHS Report Focuses on Physical Activity Interventions for Older People
by Emily Harris JAMA July 5, 2023
Link to Elder Challenges and Leadership
Death by Patient Portal
by Michael Stillman, MD JAMA June 30, 2023
Link to End of Life Challenges
State Restrictions and Geographic Access to Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
by Luca Borah, BA, Laura Zebib, MPH, Hayley M. Sanders, BS, et al. JAMA July 25, 2023
Link to LGBTQ Challenges
Screening for Lipid Disorders in Children and Adolescents: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement
by US Preventive Services Task Force
Link to Lipid Disorders
Screening for Lipid Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force
by Janelle M. Guirguis-Blake, MD, Corinne V. Evans, MPP, and Erin L. Coppola, MPH; et al. JAMA July 18, 2023
Still “on the Fence” About Universal Childhood Lipid Screening: The USPSTF Reaffirms an I Statement
by Sarah D. de Ferranti, MD, MPH, Andrew E. Moran, MD, MPH, and Dhruv S. Kazi, MD, MSc, MS JAMA
July 18, 2023
Meta-analysis: Social Isolation, Loneliness Tied to Higher Mortality
by Emily Harris JAMA June 28, 2023
Link to Loneliness
First Ever Malaria Vaccine to Be Distributed in Africa
by Emily Harris JAMA July 19, 2023
Link to Malaria
Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Patterns Among Beneficiaries With Multiple Chronic Conditions
by Eli Raver, PharmD; Jeah Jung, PhD; Wendy Y. Xu, PhD JAMA June 26, 2023
Link to Medicare
Utilization Management Trends in Medicare Part D Oncology Drugs, 2010-2020
by Michael Anne Kyle, PhD, RN. Stacie B. Dusetzina, PhD, and Nancy L. Keating, MD, MPH JAMA July 18, 2023
The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Unethical Behavior
by Robert A. Berenson, MD and Ezekiel J. Emanuel, MD, PhD JAMA June 22,2023
Link to Ethics and Ethical Challenges in Healthcare
Nowhere Else to Go—Solitary Confinement as Mental Health Care
by Nathaniel P. Morris, MD and Jacob M. Izenberg, MD JAMA July 3, 2023
Link to Mental Health/Illness and to Prison Challenges
Schizophrenia Linked With Genetic Changes That Are Not Inherited
by Emily Harris JAMA July 19, 2023
Trends in the Use of Mifepristone for Medical Management of Early Pregnancy Loss From 2016 to 2020
by Elise W. Boos, MD, MSc, Manuel Horta, MEd, Ivana Thompson, MD, MSCI, et al JAMA July 21, 2023
Link to Miscarriage
The Dream of Early Intervention in Narcolepsy
by Quinn Eastman, PhD JAMA June 28, 2023
Link to Narcolepsy
The Group That Governs U.S. Transplant Policies Voted to Require Testing of At-Risk Organ Donors for Chagas Disease
by Caroline Chen ProPublica
Link to Organ Transplantation
Catholic University scientists make discovery on Parkinson’s
by J-P Mauro Aleteia
Link to Parkinson’s Disease
Cervical Pessary for Prevention of Preterm Birth in Individuals With a Short Cervix: The TOPS Randomized Clinical Trial
by Matthew K. Hoffman, MD, MPH, Rebecca G. Clifton, PhD, Joseph R. Biggio, MD, MS, et al.JAMA July 25, 2023
Link to Pregnancy and Pregnancy Challenges
The Vexing Problem of Preterm Birth Prevention|
by Donald J. Dudley, MD and Christopher S. Ennen, MD JAMA July 25, 2023
Trends in Cardiovascular Health Counseling Among Postpartum Individuals
by Natalie A. Cameron, MD, MPH, Lynn M. Yee, MD, MPH, Brigid M. Dolan, MD, MEd; et al.JAMA July 25, 2023
FDA approves RSV injection for infants
by Aria Bendix NBC News
Link to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Continuous vs Intermittent Meropenem Administration in Critically Ill Patients With Sepsis: The MERCY Randomized Clinical Trial
by Giacomo Monti, MD, Nikola Bradić, MD, Matteo Marzaroli, MD, et al.JAMA June 16, 2023
Link to Sepsis
Acute Bacterial SinusitisLimitations of Test-Based Treatment
by Tania M. Caballero, MD, MHS, Brandon S. A. Altillo, MD, and Aaron M. Milstone, MD, MHS JAMA July 25. 2023
Link to Sinusitis
Loan Repayment Program Aims to Grow US Pediatric Specialist Workforce
by Emily Harris JAMA June 21, 2023
Link to United States Challenges
Providing Responsible Health Care for Out-of-State Patients
by Carmel Shachar, JD, MPH; Barak D. Richman, JD, PhD, and Ateev Mehrotra, MD JAMA July 21, 2023
Vaccination Mandates—An Old Public Health Tool Faces New Challenges
by Lawrence O. Gostin, JD, Dorit Reiss, LLB, PhD, and Michelle M. Mello, JD, PhD, MPhil JAMA July 24, 2023
Fasting No Better Than Calorie Counting for Weight Loss
by Emily Harris JAMA July 5, 2023
Link to Weight Loss
E-Cigarette Sales, Poison Control Cases Increase; FDA Cracks Down
by Emily Harris JAMA July 5, 2023
FDA Proposes First Guidance for Researchers Studying Psychedelics
by Emily Harris JAMA July 5, 2023
Cytisinicline for Smoking Cessation : A Randomized Clinical Trial
by Nancy A. Rigotti, MD, Neal L. Benowitz, MD, Judith Prochaska, PhD. et al. JAMA July 11, 2023
HHS Announces National Implementation Plan to Reduce STIs
by Emily Harris JAMA June 21, 2023
Bacterial Infection Tied to Some Endometriosis Cases
by Emily Harris JAMA June 21, 2023
Identifying Children Likely to Benefit From Antibiotics for Acute Sinusitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial
by Nader Shaikh, MD, MPH, Alejandro Hoberman, MD, Timothy R. Shope, MD, et al.JAMA July 25. 2023
Translating Clinical Trial Results to Clinical Practice During a Pandemic
by Andre C. Kalil, MD, MPH, Angela Huttner, MD, and Carlos A. Gomez, MD JAMA July 10, 2023
A Daughter’s Impact
by Nolan N. Jones, MD JAMA July 11, 2023
Clinical Review Audio: USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Lipid Disorders in Children and Adolescents
by JN Learning
Still “on the Fence” About Universal Childhood Lipid Screening. The USPSTF Reaffirms an I Statement
by Sarah D. de Ferranti, MD, MPH, Andrew E. Moran, MD, MPH. and Dhruv S. Kazi, MD, MSc, MS JAMA July 18, 2023
State Public Insurance Coverage Policies and Postpartum Care Among Immigrants
by Maria W. Steenland, SD; Rachel E. Fabi, PhD; Meghan Bellerose, MPH3, et al JAMA July 18, 2023
Link to General United States Immigration Challenges
Few In-Network Psychiatrists Under Medicare Advantage
by Emily Harris JAMA July 19, 2023
Medical Cannabis Did Not Reduce Pain Prescriptions, Procedures
by Emily Harris JAMA July 19,2023
Link to Pain Management
Two Pink Lines
by Victoria Mitre, MD JAMA June 15, 2023
Link to Pregnancy and Pregnancy Challenges
Highlighting State Innovation to Close Coverage Gaps in Perinatal Care for Noncitizens
by Jin K. Park, AB, Clarisa Reyes-Becerra, JD, and Medha D. Makhlouf, JD JAMA July 18, 2023
A Child With Large Pulmonary and Liver Cysts
by Yuelin Shen, MD, PhD, Wenbo Yu, MD, and Penggao Wang, MD JAMA July 7, 2023
Link to Pulmonary Disorders and to Miscellaneous Liver Disease
Abatacept, Cenicriviroc, or Infliximab for Treatment of Adults Hospitalized With COVID-19 Pneumonia: A Randomized Clinical Trial
by Jane A. O’Halloran, MD, PhD. Emily R. Ko, MD, PhD. Kevin J. Anstrom, PhD, et al. JAMA July 10, 2023
The Supreme Court’s Rulings on Race Neutrality Threaten Progress in Medicine and Health
by Harald Schmidt, PhD, Lawrence O. Gostin, JD, and Michelle A. Williams, ScD JAMA July 10, 2023
Link to Racial Challenges and Leadership
Study Helps Explain Racial Disparities in Biological Aging
by Emily Harris JAMA July 19, 2023
A New Antiviral Option for Cytomegalovirus Prevention After Kidney Transplant
by Zoe Raglow, MD and Daniel R. Kaul, MD JAMA June 6, 2023
Link to Renal Disease and to Organ Transplantation
Calls for residential school abuse records to be re-examined for names of deceased
by Stephanie Taylor and Alessia Passafiume The Canadian Press
Link to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
DAPT vs tPA for Minor Stroke, Transgender Identity and Suicide, Screening for Anxiety, and more
by JN Learning/AMA
Link to Stroke and Anxiety
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy vs Alteplase for Patients With Minor Nondisabling Acute Ischemic Stroke: The ARAMIS Randomized Clinical Trial
by Hui-Sheng Chen, MD, Yu Cui, PhD, Zhong-He Zhou, MD, et al JAMA June 27, 2023
Shortened TB Regimen Not Effective
by Emily Harris JAMA July 19, 2023
Link to Tuberculosis
Health Care Costs Will Comprise About 20% of US Economy by 2031
by Emily Harris JAMA June 28, 2023
Link to United States Challenges
Misdiagnosis Might Harm up to 800 000 US Patients Annually
by Emily Harris JAMA July 26, 2023
Weight Loss Does Not Improve Impaired Brain Responses in People With Obesity
by Emily Harris JAMA June 28, 2023
Link to Weight Loss
More Diverse and Complete Reference Human Genome Is Poised to Change Medicine
by Jyoti Madhusoodanan JAMA June 28, 2023
CD19-Targeting CAR T-Cell Therapy for Antisynthetase Syndrome
by Ingrid E. Lundberg, MD, PhD; Angeles S. Galindo-Feria, MD, PhD, and Begum Horuluoglu, PhD JAMA June 27, 2023
Transgender Identity and Suicide Attempts and Mortality in Denmark
by Annette Erlangsen, PhD;, Anna Lund Jacobsen, BSc; Anne Ranning, PhD; et al. JAMA June 27, 2023
Prophylaxis Against Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia in Adults
by Shiwei Zhou, MD; Samuel L. Aitken, PharmD, MPH JAMA June 26, 2023
The Scope and Legal Implications of Tracking Technologies on Hospital Websites
by Matthew S. McCoy, PhD, Ari B. Friedman, MD, PhD, and Allison K. Hoffman, JD JAMA June 29, 2023
The Gregor Mendel Bicentennial Tribute—Enduring Mementos of the Founder of Genetics
by John J. Multihull, MD and Wayne W. Grody, MD, PhD JAMA June 29, 2023
Experts Disagree About Aspartame’s “Possibly Carcinogenic” Status
by Emily Harris JAMA July 26, 2023
Hurting and Healing
by Pranavi V. Sreeramoju, MD, MPH, MBA JAMA July 7, 2023
Physical Activity for Health—Every Minute Counts
by Peter T. Katzmarzyk, PhD and John M. Jakicic, PhD JAMA July 18, 2023
The Scope and Legal Implications of Tracking Technologies on Hospital Websites
by Matthew S. McCoy, PhD1, Ari B. Friedman, MD, PhD1,2nd Allison K. Hoffman, JD JAMA June 29, 2023
Skin Lesions, Foot Drop, and Hand Contractures
by Aidan R. Filley, BS, Saadeddine Saad, M, and Kirstin Altman, MD JAMA June 30, 2023
Mounting Evidence Suggests That BMI Isn’t the Only Measure Needed to Predict Mortality Risk
by Kate Ruder, MSJ JAMA July 19. 2023
How the SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling Could Affect Medical Schools and Health Care
by Rita Rubin, MA JAMA July 19, 2023
Diagnosis and Management of Priapism
by Richard J. Fantus, MD,; Robert E. Brannigan, MD, and Andrew M. Davis, MD, MPH JAMA July 20, 2023
Reconsidering the Language of Serious Illness
by Jacqueline M. Kruser, MD, Justin T. Clapp, PhD, and Robert M. Arnold, MD JAMA July 24, 2023
General Articles/Commentaries
Holy See at UN: International solidarity required to protect dignity of migrants
by Francesca Merlo Vatican News
Link to Migrants, Refugees, and immigrants
U.S. Bishops Back Bill to Help Immigrant Children, and Religious Workers
by John Lavenburg The Tablet
Pope urges solidarity with migrants on 10th anniversary of Lampedusa visit
by Devin Watkins Vatican News
When migrant buses arrive, LA groups rush to help
by Mike Cisneros Angelus News
Western Pennsylvania diocese invites Ukrainian refugees to visit — and permanently stay
by Jim Graves Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Illegal border crossings are down. One big reason why is now part of a court fight
by Joel Rose NPR WBEZ Chicago
Ukraine: Diocese provides vital aid to those traumatised by war
by Amy Balog Independent Catholic News
Link to War
Pope Francis declares “No to war.” Is anyone listening?
by Tony Magliano Association of United States Catholic Priests
The Disturbing Reality of Human Trafficking and Children
by Allison Chawla Huff Post
Link to Human Trafficking and to Children at Risk
Vatican moves to reunite Ukrainian children taken to Russia
by CathNews New Zealand
Vatican urged to create "Cyber Security Authority"
by Loup Besmond de Senneville La Croix International
Link to Cybersecurity
Prosecutor cites risky investments as ‘grave’ violations, in closing of Vatican financial case
by Nicole Winfield The Associated Press
Pope Francis receives ‘Cinema for Peace’ award for efforts to support Ukraine
by Salvatore Cernuzio Vatican News
In Portugal for World Youth Day, pope will find a Catholic Church that ‘is losing influence’
by Brian Fraga and Christopher White National Catholic Reporter
U.S. Bishops Rebuke Democrats for Invoking Catholicism to Justify Abortion
by Catholic Vote
Link to Abortion
Bishops condemn European Union’s drafting of ‘right to abortion’
by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency
The Abortion Pill is Not Safe For Women, Here’s Why
by Bradley Evans Life News
Study: Abortion Restrictions Led to 9,800 More Births in Texas Over Nine Months
by Tyler Arnold National Catholic Register
The elephant in the room: Abortion and Sex
by Christopher Wolfe Crisis Magazine
Improving access to water, sanitation and hygiene can save 1.4 million lives per year, says new WHO report
by World Health Organization
Synod on Synodality: Vatican publishes full list of participants
by Courtney Mares Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
The Synod as a spiritual response to the fantasies
by Massimo Faggioli La Croix International
Meaningful insights into Church history
by Massimo Faggioli La Croix International
Link to The Franciscans
From Japan to Louisiana to Rome, Here Are Ten Heat Records Earth Has Broken Since June
by Carlyn Kranking Smithsonian Magazine
Link to Environment and Climate Challenges, Advocacy, and Response
‘Religious hatred’ resolution approved at UN after Koran burning
by CathNews
Link to Fear, Hate, Prejudice, and Discrimination against Others
Organization of Islamic Cooperation suspends Sweden’s special envoy over desecration of Quran
by The Associated Press
Link to Muslim Leadership and Challenges
Stem cell therapies why they're expensive, unproven and often dangerous.
by Darius Widera The Conversation
Bringing laity into Church decision-making process ‘a momentous thing’
by CathNews
How to help a child struggling with gender identity
by Samantha Stephenson Our Sunday Visitor
Link to Children Issue and Challenges
Former pastor charged with killing 8-year-old girl who was walking to Bible camp nearly 50 years ago
by Danny Freeman CNN
Link to Murdered Children and Teens
New Vatican doctrinal head values dialogue with Jews
by Abraham Skorka National Catholic Reporter
Link to Catholic/Jewish Issues and Challenges
New Catholic Hospice Tries to Ease Pain, Help Patients Get to Heaven
by Matthew McDonald National Catholic Register
Link to End of Life Challenges and to Pain Management
The BBC is going to have to learn what Gary Lineker already knows – sport is political
by The Independent
Link to Sports
Father Allan Travers: The one-game pitcher who might have saved the Detroit Tigers
by Daniel Meloy Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Texas Tech men’s basketball coach steps down following suspension for ‘racially insensitive’ comment
by Jacob Lev CNN
NFL owners unanimously OK the Commanders sale to Josh Harris; Dan Snyder fined $60M on the way out
by Dave Campbell and Stephen Whyno The Associated Press
SafeSport responds to US Soccer player concerns about abuse cases
by Anne M. Peterson The Associated Press
Report: Leadership of Catholic colleges shifting as religious vocations plummet
by Catholic News Agency /The Catholic World Report
Link to Religious Vocations
The Jewish Sport Report: A Jewish guide to the Women’s World Cup
by Jacob Gurvis Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Catholic drug rehabilitation facility begins to take shape in Arizona
by Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Supreme Court rejects Independent State Legislature theory, but leaves door ajar
by Nina Totenberg NPR
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including Vatican’s ambassador to US
by Christopher White National Catholic Reporter
Pope prays for humankind to be freed from war and violence
by Francesca Merlo Vatican News
EU & Latin American Church leaders call for people-centred green transition
by Lisa Zengarini Vatican News
Our Persecuted Christian Brothers and Sisters
by Tony Magliano The Southern Cross
Maternal deaths in the US more than doubled over two decades. Black mothers died at the highest rate
by Laura Ungar The Associated Press
Biden says gun violence 'tearing communities apart' after latest mass shootings
by Kanishka Singh Reuters/Yahoo
Link to Gun Violence
Man Fatally Shot on DC Campus of Catholic University of America
by Kevin J. Jones Catholic News Agency/National Catholic Register
Link to Murder
Chicago-area man who drowned trying to save kids in Lake Michigan was 9/11 survivor
by Zoey Khalid Globe Echo
The wave of mass shootings over the Fourth of July highlights the challenges police face
by Alanna Durkin Richer and Colleen Long The Associated Press
Catholic priest shares inside look of accompanying a man on death row
by Francesca Pollio Fenton Catholic News Agency
Link to Death Penalty
California Bishops Never Intended to Be Transparent
by Stacey Benson Jeff Anderson and Associates
Prosecutors charge three investors with insider trading in Trump SPAC deal
by Matt Egan and Kara Scannell CNN
Link to Financial Crimes and Improprieties
Right-Wing Websites Connected to Former Trump Lawyer Are Scamming Loyal Followers With Phony Celebrity Pitches
by Craig Silverman ProPublica
Judge Awards Black Church $1 Million after BLM Banner Burned by Proud Boys During Protest
by The Associated Press/The Skanner
Link to Racial Challenges and Leadership
Catholicism and the revisited history of the Ku Klux Klan
by Seth Smith Our Sunday Visitor
Impact of climate change: women and children bearing the brunt
by Independent Catholic News
Omaha priest gets probation; gave homeless man $700k
by The Pillar
New reports estimate millions of daily human trafficking victims
by Kevin J. Jones Catholic News Agency
Link to Human Trafficking
Human trafficking – millions of daily victims
by CathNews New Zealand
UPDATE: Vatican-Ordered Investigation Targets Bishop Strickland of Tyler, Texas
by Shannon Mullen and Jonathan Liedl Catholic News Agency/National Catholic Reporter
The rise and fall of Knoxville Bishop Richard Stika
by Andrew Schwartz Chattanooga Times Free Press
Dallas police arrest suspected serial killer they believe murdered three women
by Graeme Massie The Independent
The founder of Domino's Pizza wants to be beacon for Catholic higher education
by Francesca Pollio Fenton Catholic News Agency
Link to Catholic Education
Northwestern fires coach Pat Fitzgerald amid hazing scandal
by The Associated Press
Link to Cyberbullying, School Bullying, and Hazing
Measuring the “ecclesiastical air quality index”
by Chris Altieri Crux
Forced resignations of Catholic bishops, justice by teardrop
by Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez Los Angeles Press
Rudy Giuliani should be disbarred for pursuing Trump’s false election claims, a review panel says
by Nomaan Merchant The Associated Press
Bishop Piché will return to Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis as vicar for retired priests
by Joe Ruff The Catholic Spirit
Bishop: Reno priest’s transfer on hold pending police investigation
by KTVN-TV ABC-8
Knoxville prelate acknowledges controversies as factor in early resignation
by John Lavenburg Crux
Changing the Future of Our Church One Seminarian at a Time
by Maureen Crowley Heil The Pilot
Link to Seminarians
The Jewish Sport Report: 18 Jewish players in the MLB is a likely — and fitting — record
by Jacob Gurvis Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar almost killed after being stabbed in prison
by Rachel Sharp and Graeme Massie The Independent
Link to Prison Challenges
Catholic universities blast Supreme Court affirmative action decision
by Catholic News Agency
2 people are dead and 28 people were injured in mass shooting at a Baltimore block party, officials say
by Melissa Alonso and Sophie Tanno CNN
A Rap Legend Looks Back on 50 Years of Hip-Hop
by Big Boi with Ted Scheinmanm Smithsonian Magazine
AI isn’t all doom and gloom, says this theologian
by U.S. Catholic
Link to Artificial Intelligence, Chatbox, Chatbot, and Robotics
Archaeology and King Solomon’s Mines
by Dave Armstrong National Catholic Register
D.E.I. Curricula versus Catholic Education
by David G. Bonagura, Jr The Catholic Thing
Link to Catholic Education
Top Vatican Official: Linking Gay Priests to Abuse Is “Scientifically Untenable Association”
by Ariell Simon New Ways Ministry
Link to LGBTQ Challenges
Gay Priest Who Brought Vigilante Justice to San Francisco’s Streets
by Sonja Anderson Smithsonian Magazine
How Yiddish taught me to embrace the joy and defiance of being queer'
by Noa Baron Jewish Telegraphic Agency
What WYD and Gay Pride have in common (it’s not what you think)
by John L. Allen Jr Crux
Baltimore archbishop issues guidelines for Catholic LGBT ministries
by Kevin J. Jones Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
How should Catholic hospitals treat transgender patients?
by Our Sunday Visitor
New Virginia transgender student policies emphasize parental rights
by Catholic News Agency/ The Catholic World Report
The GOP’s Anti-trans Crusade Has Come Up Against a Legal Wall—For Now
by Caleb Ecarma Vanity Fair
Link to United States Politics- Part Two
Chris Christie Attacks Republican Governors For Banning Child Sex-Change Procedures
by Zach Jewell Daily Wire
Citing antisemitism and bigotry, Jewish and Asian Democrats call on Republicans to disinvite RFK Jr. from testifying
by Ron Kampeas Jewish Telegraphic Agency
In targeting Catholic Charities, Republicans amplify right-wing Catholic fringe
by Jack Jenkins Religion News Service
Capitol Hill Democrats introduce bill to end federal death penalty
by The Catholic New Agency/The Catholic World Report
Link to Death Penalty
Living the Story of America’s Birth
by Christine Sunderland American Christian Fiction Writers
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims COVID was ‘ethnically targeted’ to avoid Ashkenazi Jews, Chinese people
by Ben Sales Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Link to The Crazies
Christian Aid warns: US is becoming a 'rogue nation on climate change'
by Independent Catholic News
The Rupnik affair is casting a long and growing shadow
by Christopher R. Altieri The Catholic World Report
Jesuit superior blames ‘Vatican norms’ for blocking harsher penalties for Rupnik
by Jonathan Liedl Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Link to The Jesuits
The Supreme Court rejects Biden’s plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loan debt
by Mark Sherman The Associated Press
Suspect in Georgia mass shooting that killed 4 people is dead, official says
by Claudia Dominguez, Joe Sutton and Zoe Sottile CNN
Link to Mass Murders
Retiring Kalamazoo Bishop concerned about fewer people identifying with religion
by Kirk Mason WWMT-TV
Bishop Olson ‘grateful’ after Texas court dismisses nuns’ lawsuit
by The Pillar
Ex-wrestling coach at Baltimore Catholic high school acquitted in sex abuse case
by The Associated Press
Link to Child and Teen Sexual Abuse General Reports
Kolbe Cathedral athletic director charged with sex assault at Stratford home, officials say
by Daniel Tepfer CT Post
Arizona Court of Appeals Holds Employer Not Liable For Employee’s Sexual Abuse of a Child
by JD Supra
Christian school volunteer arrested on sexual abuse charges
by Laura Erlanson Baptist Press
Pastor Conducts First Mass After Sexual Abuse Allegations Dropped
by Noah Festenstein Journal & Topics
Hundreds of modern slavery cases on hold after Home Office admits ‘unlawful’ guidance
by Lizzie Dearden The Independent
2nd Missouri man sentenced in death of woman who was caged, dismembered
by The Associated Press
Fr. Theodore Hesburgh: American priest and enigmatic figure
by Conor Dugan The Catholic World Report
Florida Boy Dies From Family Dog’s Attack
by InterNewsGroup
Link to Animal Challenges
McQuaid faculty member featured in ‘The Exorcist’ and named in sexual abuse lawsuits dies
by Marcia Greenwood Democrat and Chronicle
Judge sets a trial date for next May in Trump’s classified documents case in Florida
by Eric Tucker The Associated Press
Capitol rioter linked to Proud Boys gets 5 years in prison for pepper-spraying police
by Alanna Durkin Richer The Associated Press
Three Suicides on ONE Day on NYC Subway
by InterNewsGroup
Tattooed priest breaks barriers in prominent cathedral
by CathNews New Zealand
Addiction is the disease of desire - Do not decriminalize drugs
by Michael W. Clune First Things
Link to Addiction
FBI to exhume body of Joyce Malecki, whose death was chronicled in ‘The Keepers,’ family says
by Julie Scharper and Justin Fenton The Baltimore Banner
North Carolina megachurch exits Southern Baptist Convention after expulsions over women pastors
by Peter Smith The Associated Press
Link to Women Challenges and Leadership
Church of the Brethren leaders respond following reporting of sexual abuse by former employee
by Church of the Brethren Newsline
Texas pastor pleads guilty to possession of child sex abuse images
by Julianne McShane NBC News
Link to Pornography Challenges
Will disgraced bishop get to work in St. Louis?
by David G. Clohessy David Clohessy.com
Former Patola Pastor Set To Change Plea In Child Porn Case
by mseals WMIX 94
Jenna Marie Cooper: How is Father Rupnik still a priest?
by Jenna Marie Cooper Hawaii Catholic Herald
Two more anti-Catholic attacks: church in El Paso and school in Denver
by Joe Bukuras The Catholic New Agency/The Catholic World Report
Link to Fear, Hate, Prejudice, and Discrimination against Others
Texas A&M University president resigns after Black journalist’s hiring at campus unravels
by Jim Vertuno The Associated Press
Indy Megachurch Defends Pastor Accused of Abuse & Financial Misconduct
by Jessica Etturalde The Roys Report
Commanders’ Dan Snyder fined $60 million for sexually harassing employee, financial improprieties
by Ben Nucklos The Associated Press
Texas bishops blast reports of denying migrants water, pushing them into the Rio Grande
by John Lavenburg Crux
Link to General United States Immigration Challenges
U.S. Bishops’ Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection Releases Annual Report
by USCCB
When will Catholic Church’s abuse scandal be truly resolved?
by Jan Kuniholm The Berkshire Eagle
Link to Catholic Sexual Violence Against Minors
Hargis: Shame, Control and Abuse in Church Organizations
by Gwen Christopherso Daily Utah Chronicle
Bishop named to Vatican office handling sex abuse complaints discounted some victims, US group says
by Frances D'Emilio The Associated Press
Baltimore legal dynasty famed for representing city’s Catholic church files LAWSUIT against diocese alleging scion was abused by priest as a boy and that memories of molestation drove him to fatal overdose last year aged 62
by Melissa Koenig Daily Mail
Authorities charge 5 more in probe of child sexual abuse among Jehovah’s Witnesses in Pennsylvania
by Maryclaire Dale and Peter Smith The Associated Press
Link to Jehovah Witnesses Sexual Abuse of Minors
Pastor accused of sexually assaulting 3 girls over 15 years
by Jalen Rhodes PA Homepage
Link to Protestant Sexual Violence Against Minors
Minnesota land linked to polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs for sale
by Richard Luscombe The Guardian
Link to Mormon Sexual Violence Against Minors
Sisters tell Australia court that abuse by Jewish school principal broke trust, painful to remember
by Rod McGuirk The Associated Press
Link to Jewish Sexual Violence Against Minors
Student Sex Abuse Lawsuits Against Ohio State University Allowed to Proceed By U.S. Supreme Court
by Irvin Jackson About Lawsuits
Former prioress in Forth Worth admits to sexual misconduct in recording, names priest
by Peter Pinedo Catholic News Agency
Link to Sexual Relations with and Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls
Embattled Tennessee bishop resigns after priest complaints, abuse-related lawsuits (2)
by Travis Loller and Nicole Winfield The Associated Press
Man who killed 23 people in Texas Walmart shooting targeting Latinos sentenced to 90 life terms by federal judge
by Rosa Flores, Andi Babineau, Ashley Killough and Elizabeth Wolfe CNN
Link to Mass Murders
Church of the Brethren leaders respond following reporting of sexual abuse by former employee
by Church of the Brethren Newsline
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Knoxville Bishop Rick Stika
by Hannah Brockhaus Catholic News Agency/National Catholic Register
Deacon remembers grief for lynched civil rights icon as ‘Godly moment’
by John Lavenburg Crux
Link to Racial Challenges and Leadership
Texas pastor pleads guilty to possession of child sex abuse images
by Julianne McShane NBC News
Link to Pornography Challenges
Library bans mom for hiding pornographic books from her children
by CV News Feed Catholic Vote
19-year-old arrested for sexual incidents with young teen girls at church
by Alachua Chronicle
Link to Child and Teen Sexual Abuse General Reports
Exclusive interview with Archbishop Frank Leo, Pope Francis’ ally in Toronto
by Gerard O’Connell America
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Books, Book Reviews, Commentaries, and Excerpts
Blessed Are the Bored in Spirit: A Young Catholic’s Search for Meaning
by Mark Hart
Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
Carlo Acutis: The First Millennial Saint
by Nicola Gori
Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
Leadership for Catholic Youth Ministry: A Comprehensive Resource
by Thomas East with Alejandra Agiolera-Titus, Carolyn Coll, RSM, Ann Marie Eckert, et al
Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
Connecting Young Adults to Catholic Parishes. Best Practices in Catholic Young Adult Ministry
by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
Blessed Carlo Acutis: A Saint in Sneakers
by Courtney Mares
Reviewed by Claire Giangravé Religion News Service
Dear Evan Hansen
by Carl Kozlowski
Reviewed by Carl Kozlowski The Catholic World Report
Teens and the Impact of Sleep on Mental Health
by Slumber Yard Team
Reviewed by Dr. Gregory Minnis, DPT Slumber Yard
Catechesis for Teens
by Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández
Commentary by Hannah Brockhaus National Catholic Register
The English Cantos: Volume II: Stairwell
by James Sale
Reviewed by Francis Etheredge Profiles in Catholicism
An Unlikely Gardener: A Collection of Prose and Poetry
See the extract from Christine Sunderland's "Foreword"
by Francis Etheredge LinkedIn
The Outsiders: God’s Lonely People
by Father John O'Brien
Reviewed by Ann Murray Profiles in Catholicism
Oddball Ornaments: the Story of Forgiveness
by Terry Overton
Reviewed by Eileen Quinn-KnightProfiles in Catholicism
Fix Yourself Handbook
by Faust Ruggiero, M.S
Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
Mary Magdalene: A Visual History
by Diane Apostolos-Cappadona|
Reviewed by David Paul Deavel The Catholic World Report
Heal Me with Your Mouth. The Art of Kissing
by Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández
Commentary by Almudena Calatrava The Associated Press
God loves us as we are
by Russell Moore
Reviewed by Bob Smietana Religion News Service
Losing Our Religion
by Russell Moore
Reviewed by Bob Smietana Religion News Service
Film Reviews/Commentaries
The Miracle Club
Reviewed by Stefano Rebeggiani Angelus News
Polite Society
Reviewed by Peter Debruge Variety
The Hidden Treasure of the Church.
Reviewed by Peter Kwasniewski, PhD OnePeter5
Sound of Freedom
Reviewed by Peter Pinedo Catholic News Agency
Oppenheimer
Reviewed by Andrew Silow-Carroll Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Barbie
Reviewed by Ellise Shafer and Rachel Seo Variety
Insidious: Red Door
Commentary by Rebecca Rubin Variety
The Miracle Club
Reviewed by Steven D. Greydanus The Catholic World Report
Theater Camp
Commentary by Shira Li Bartov Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Golda
Commentary by Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Are You There God, It's Me Margaret
by Rev. James DiLuzio C.S.P. Profiles in Catholicism
Theater Reviews/Commentaries
Dr Semmelweis
Reviewed by Fiona Audley The Irish Post
Chanteuse: A Survival Musical
Reviewed by Mikhal Weiner Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Television Reviews/Commentaries
Homeroom
Reviewed by Danny Duncan Collum U.S. Catholic
Music Reviews/Commentaries
Paul Simon’s ‘Seven Psalms’ – a biblical record of hope, fear and love
by CathNews New Zealand
Youth Resources
Documents
Youth Ministry
USCCB
Videos
Pope Francis shares message for U.S. Catholic Youth: “Do not lose your joy”
The identity crisis of wild Australian youth
Muhammad Shaikh Interactive Session with Canadian Youth / Teenagers
Sonic Youth Live at Buenos Aires, Argentina Oct 21, 2000 (FULL CONCERT)