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Georgetown student group backing traditional marriage won’t be sanctioned
The decision about the group Love Saxa followed after a long hearing that went into the early hours of the morning Nov. 3.
Black Catholic History Month called chance to learn, share rich history
Black Catholic History Month was initiated in 1990 by the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus of the United States. November was chosen because it holds two commemorative dates for prominent African Catholics.
Married priests may be open for debate, but only for Amazon
The Amazon region of Brazil has five times fewer priests per Catholic than the United States, so a 2019 Synod of Bishops for the area may consider ordination of married "proven men." Celibacy retains a rich theological dimension, experts say.
USCCB president decries massive shooting at Texas Baptist church
UPDATED - The U.S. Catholic Church stands "in unity" with the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, and the larger community after a shooting during Sunday services took the lives of at least 26 people and injured at least 20 others.
Immigration advocates say Trump stirs anti-immigrant fears after attack
New York immigration advocates said Nov. 2 that President Donald Trump used a tragedy in their city to further vilify immigrants instead of unifying the country at a time when the U.S. needs it most.
There’s time to talk and reduce ‘hair trigger’ North Korea tensions
Experts agreed that multiparty dialogue, not confrontation, is critical to calm the nuclear crisis between the U.S. and North Korea. If the rhetoric remains hot, "you know where that's going to go," said former Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel.
Bishop calls on Congress to carefully review, consider tax cut bill
Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida, also called for prudence on the part of Congress and the American public so that all the provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are fully understood.
U.S. Justice Department says it was misled in immigrant teen’s case
In its petition, the Justice Department said it was about to appeal a lower court decision allowing the teen to have an abortion when it realized she had already had the procedure early that day.
U.S. opioid epidemic affects not only addicts but families and budgets
The opioid crisis may have sneaked up on the United States, but few would dispute President Donald Trump's assertion that it is now a national emergency.
Puerto Rico still facing ‘unprecedented level of need,’ say U.S. bishops
To date, more than 70 percent of Puerto Rico is without electricity and running water. Other islands, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, are also facing challenges in their recovery.