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Catholic bishops, agencies criticize Trump decision on global compact
The chairmen of the U.S. bishops' committees on international policy and on migration urged President Donald Trump Dec. 5 to reconsider his decision to withdraw the United States from the U.N. process to develop a global compact on migration.
Lego kit brings mystery of the Mass into homes of families around world
Stephen and Jennifer Maas' family business, Domestic Church Supply Co., carries one product: a Lego kit that brings the mystery of the Mass into the living rooms of families around the world.
Bishop lays out detailed policies for ‘morally acceptable’ tax reform
Bishop Frank J. Dewane reminded Congress that the country has long followed tax policy "that is good for workers, families who welcome life, families who are struggling to reach -- or stay in -- the middle class, and the very poor, (and) has been part of our tax code for years."
Prelates ask prayers for families, firefighters facing devastating blaze
News reports said that flames prompted evacuation orders for nearly 200,000 people, destroyed nearly 200 homes and remained mostly out control as of early Dec. 6. To date, officials had reported no fatalities.
Court allows travel ban to be implemented as legal challenges continue
The Supreme Court will allow the latest version of President Donald Trump's travel ban to take effect while the legal fight over it winds through the lower courts.
No dispensation for this year’s Christmas Mass on Monday
Although Christmas this year is the day after the fourth Sunday of Advent, Catholics looking to count a Sunday evening Mass Dec. 24 for both that Sunday obligation and Monday's Christmas Mass obligation will have to think again.
Catholic high school teacher inspired Meghan Markle’s outreach
Maria Pollia, a theology teacher at Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles, did not have to rack her brain to remember her former student Meghan Markle, the actress recently engaged to Prince Harry.
Congress urged to ‘fix fundamental flaws’ in final tax reform bill
"For the sake of all people -- but especially those we ought, in justice, to prioritize -- Congress should advance a final tax reform bill only if it meets the key moral considerations outlined in our previous letters," Bishop Frank J. Dewane said.
Sharing the journey: Mentor aids Sudanese refugee in new U.S. life
During his first year of adjusting to life in the United States, Sudanese refugee Bershlmaws "Alo" Koko has relied upon the guidance and friendship of Fritz French, a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Indianapolis.
Archbishop urges funding for HIV, AIDS programs at peril in budget
Saying that any reduction in funding of programs to prevent HIV and AIDS could have "catastrophic life-threatening implications," Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio asked the Office of Management and Budget, in a letter, to maintain its full funding.