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San Francisco archbishop leads prayers for unity, end to virus of racism
Apr 13, 2021 contributor
San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone speaks during an Easter Saturday prayer service for peace April 10, 2021, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in San Francisco. Worshippers joined in prayer for unity and peace and an end to violence and racism against Asian Americans. (Credit: Dennis Callahan/Archdiocese of San Francisco via CNS.)
Decrying a rise in racial violence especially against Asian Americans, including in San Francisco, a city that he said has always offered a welcoming and stable home to newcomers, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone led a prayer service for unity, healing and peace April 10.
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San Francisco faithful pray for unity, end to ‘virus’ of racism
San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone speaks during an Easter Saturday prayer service for peace April 10, 2021, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in San Francisco. Worshippers joined in prayer for unity and peace and an end to violence and racism against Asian Americans. (CNS photo/Dennis Callahan, Archdiocese of San Francisco)
By Catholic News Service • Posted April 13, 2021
SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) Decrying a rise in racial violence especially against Asian Americans, including in San Francisco, a city that he said has always offered “a welcoming and stable home” to newcomers, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone led a prayer service for unity, healing and peace April 10.
Catholics pray for end to anti-Asian hate crimes, violence
People in New York City are seen during a Rally Against Hate March 21, 2021, to end discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. President Joe Biden March 30 announced plans to crack down on attacks against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, including a review of how the Department of Justice can bolster its efforts to track and prosecute hate crimes. (CNS photo/Eric Lee, Reuters)
By Catholic News Service • Posted April 1, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) Asian and Pacific Islander Catholic groups and a number of Catholic bishops have joined their voices with others in calling for an end to violence and hate crimes against Americans of Asian and Pacific Island heritage.