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Panelists: Border-crossers face ICE ‘intimidation,’ brutal heat, tensions

The three panelists at a Tucson workshop on "Perspectives on Border Life" told stories from three perspectives. None of the stories were pretty.

After immigrant raid, Ohio bishop says system adds to suffering

Cleveland Bishop Nelson J. Perez said he felt "a great sadness" for the more than 100 immigrants arrested in a federal raid this week and for the families separated by it. The division of families cannot be tolerated by any person of faith, he said.

Military members say encuentro strengthens faith, bond with one another

Senior Airman Zack Mackeller arrived on the campus of The Catholic University of America with one mission in his heart: to represent young Catholics who are in active military service at the Region IV encuentro.

Americans’ acceptability of porn hits new high this decade

While the acceptability of porn still holds minority status in the United States, it has climbed to 43 percent, according to Gallup Poll figures released June 5.

Church leaders urged to ‘deepen, intensify’ engagement with Hispanics

Priests, religious and lay leaders met in Detroit June 2-3 for the Region VI meeting of V Encuentro, a gathering of church leaders to discuss how better to minister to the region's Hispanic population.

World Youth Day Cross and Marian Icon to tour U.S. in August

Panama Archbishop Jose Domingo Mendieta decided to extend the Latin American tour of the Cross and Icon to include stops in the United States.

Maryland parishioners urged to help one another in flood aftermath

In the immediate aftermath of the flood that washed through Main Street and other parts of historic Ellicott City May 27, St. Paul Church, perched on the hill above the floodwaters, was able to serve folks in little ways.

Panel sees return to respect for institutions as antidote to polarization

That was one of the conclusions of a June 5 panel discussion at Georgetown University for a conference convened by the university's Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life along with other organizations.

Oregon Catholics take God’s love to streets with eucharistic procession

Amid the blare of fire engine sirens, the pulse of rock music from car stereos and the curious looks of afternoon alfresco diners, Christ made his way through downtown Portland June 3.

Priest: Immigrants’ perseverance, faith inspires those who work with them

If people are going to serve the immigrant community, they always must look for the good being done by that community, said Jesuit Father Sean Carroll, executive director of the Kino Border Initiative.