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Panel looks at how Catholic social teaching can address polarization
Organizers said the conference was meant to be a starting point to bring about Pope Francis' vision of the church responding to human hurts and social challenges by living out the joy of the Gospel.
New Mexico archbishop prays for all ‘in harm’s way’ during wildfire
To date, the wildfire has charred over 36,000 acres and destroyed buildings on the famed Philmont Scout Ranch.
Ordination of first U.S.-born Hmong-American priest a milestone
Although he is a Twin Cities native, Father Toulee Peter Ly, 35, drew Hmong-American Catholics from around the country to the ordination, where he received holy orders with three other men.
Syro-Malabar Catholic Church makes history with two ordinations
UPDATED - In a June 2 ceremony in Tampa, Florida, Father Rajeev Philip became the second U.S.-born priest to be ordained for the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church. His ordination came about a month after that of U.S.-born Father Kevin Mundackal.
Catholic women speak up about #MeToo movement, sexual revolution
Speakers at a national conference noted the movement's widespread outrage over sexual harassment, but also a re-evaluation of the effects of sexual activity and a second look at encyclical "Humanae Vitae."
High court quashes ruling in case of detained teenager seeking abortion
If the Supreme Court had not acted, the lower court's ruling could have set a precedent that would have allowed minors in similar situations to obtain abortions.
Seeds of immigration woes planted 20 years ago, says Sacramento bishop
It's not fair to vilify the administration of President Donald Trump for immigration woes, because the problems go back well before Trump took office, said Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento, California.
High court rules in favor of baker in same-sex wedding cake case
UPDATED - In a 7-2 decision June 4, the Supreme Court sided with a Colorado baker in a case that put anti-discrimination laws up against freedom of speech and freedom of religious expression.
Two-year process to revise bishops’ protection charter nears completion
"This has been a collaboration among a lot of bishops' committees and the National Review Board. There's a lot of healthy conversation there, and our church can be very proud of the people who are working toward the protection of children."
U.S. bishops’ migration chairman urges families be kept together at border
Such a policy "is ineffective to the goals of deterrence and safety and contrary to our Catholic values," said Bishop Joe S. Vasquez of Austin, Texas.