Jesse Remedios

Jesse Remedios was an NCR Bertelsen Intern and then a staff writer with National Catholic Reporter's EarthBeat. He graduated from Duke University in 2017 with a B.A. in History with a focus on Human Rights and Social Movements. He spent his first year out of college serving with the AmeriCorps City Year program in Washington, D.C.

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What does climate change demand of Catholic education?

It's more than "I'll just stop buying water in plastic bottles" — take a look at what some high schools are doing to inspire and equip their students to care for the environment through their lifestyle, career and activism choices, using Laudato Si' as a guide.

Cardinal George Pell is seen in a car after being released from Barwon prison in Geelong, Australia, April 7. (CNS/AAP Image via Reuters/James Ross)

Pell ruling prompts mixed reaction from church leaders, victims' groups

Alongside positive responses from church officials, reaction from groups that support survivors varied, with some harshly criticizing the decision and others saying the cardinal's case still represents progress.

EarthBeat Weekly: The challenge of online activism

Staff writer Jesse Remedios considers the obstacles the climate movement will face as it shifts online. 

4/3 Coronavirus Tracker: Sisters keep community, Trump sows uncertainty

Welcome to NCR's Coronavirus Tracker, where you can find the latest news about the coronavirus pandemic as it relates to the Catholic Church and other institutions.

4/2 Coronavirus Tracker: Exposing the essential, debating religious liberty exemptions

Welcome to NCR's Coronavirus Tracker, where you can find the latest news about the coronavirus pandemic as it relates to the Catholic Church and other institutions.

How can I get involved in virtual climate activism?

Burning Question: How can I get involved in virtual climate activism? EarthBeat provides an overview of how major organizations are adapting to coronavirus and where you can look to get involved.

4/1 Coronavirus Tracker: The church after the pandemic, 'very bad' weeks ahead

Welcome to NCR's Coronavirus Tracker, where you can find the latest news about the coronavirus pandemic as it relates to the Catholic Church and other institutions.

3/31 Coronavirus Tracker: Pandemic economics, Italian cardinal tests positive

Welcome to NCR's Coronavirus Tracker, where you can find the latest news about the coronavirus pandemic as it relates to the Catholic Church and other institutions.

3/30 Coronavirus Tracker: Living in the day, country music star dies from virus

Welcome to NCR's Coronavirus Tracker, where you can find the latest news about the coronavirus pandemic as it relates to the Catholic Church and other institutions.

St. Mary Parish's cemetery in Alexandria, Virginia, is seen in a 2017 file photo. (CNS/Tyler Orsburn)

Pandemic narrows Americans' cultural distance from death and dying

Americans don't like talking about death. But experts say discussing the end of life is necessary, especially now as the coronavirus threatens to upend much of our existing dying and grieving processes.

3/27 Coronavirus Tracker: Fauci's formation, climate activists hit the screens

Welcome to NCR's Coronavirus Tracker, where you can find the latest news about the coronavirus pandemic as it relates to the Catholic Church and other institutions.

3/26 Coronavirus Tracker: Sisters respond, doctors in Spain and Italy struggle

Welcome to NCR's Coronavirus Tracker, where you can find the latest news about the coronavirus pandemic as it relates to the Catholic Church and other institutions.

3/25 Coronavirus Tracker: Avoiding Putinism, UK Parliament shutting down

Welcome to NCR's Coronavirus Tracker, where you can find the latest news about the coronavirus pandemic as it relates to the Catholic Church and other institutions.

3/24 Coronavirus Tracker: Needing one another, UK on lockdown

Welcome to NCR's Coronavirus Tracker, where you can find the latest news about the coronavirus pandemic as it relates to the Catholic Church and other institutions.

3/23 Coronavirus Tracker: Online religion, Olympics may be postponed

Welcome to NCR's Coronavirus Tracker, where you can find the latest news about the coronavirus pandemic as it relates to the Catholic Church and other institutions.

3/20 Coronavirus Tracker: Vatican allows general absolution, new ways of being church

Welcome to NCR's Coronavirus Tracker, where you can find the latest news about the coronavirus pandemic as it relates to the Catholic Church and other institutions.

3/19 Coronavirus Tracker: New Orleans an epicenter, London tube limiting service

Welcome to NCR's Coronavirus Tracker, where you can find the latest news about the coronavirus pandemic as it relates to the Catholic Church and other institutions.

3/18 Coronavirus Tracker: Papal lockdown advice, outbreak may last 'into July'

Welcome to NCR's Coronavirus Tracker, where you can find the latest news about the coronavirus pandemic as it relates to the Catholic Church and other institutions.

3/17 Coronavirus Tracker: France 'at war', drive-thru confessions

Welcome to NCR's Coronavirus Tracker, where you can find the latest news about the coronavirus pandemic as it relates to the Catholic Church and other institutions.

3/16 Coronavirus Tracker: Pope resurrects idea of 'spiritual communion'

Welcome to NCR's Coronavirus Tracker, where you can find the latest news about the coronavirus pandemic as it relates to the Catholic Church and other institutions.

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