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Bishop says world must move past indifference to solidarity with refugees

Auxiliary Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville of Washington noted that refugees are made in the image of God, and are children, husbands, wives, young and old, rich and poor.

USCCB leaders decry attack outside London mosque, pray for victims

The U.S. Catholic bishops "unequivocally reject" acts of violence such as the attack outside a London mosque and pleaded with all people "to cease from committing or plotting to commit further acts."

Archbishop Gomez celebrates special Mass in solidarity with immigrants

Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez said in his homily at June 18 Mass that "the promise of America is that this land will be a home for all peoples."

Judge OKs court challenge to California’s assisted suicide law

Five California physicians and the American Academy of Medical Ethics brought the legal challenge last year.

Jesuit program goes to ‘the margins’ to bring education to refugees

The centers offer a mixture of online and in-person educational opportunities in service of people who have been displaced because of political turmoil, violence and other crises throughout the world.

World Refugee Day aims to raise awareness of global refugee situation

"World Refugee Day is a day where we highlight the achievements of refugees. Refugees are like all people -- unique children of God," said Bill Canny, executive director of the USCCB's Migration and Refugee Services.

High court: State erred in denying poor defendant independent evaluation

The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, said the state of Alabama erred in denying an indigent defendant now on death row a separate psychiatric evaluation that would assist in his own defense.

Consecrating FOCUS to Mary is ‘all grace,’ says apostolate’s CEO

"We want to make a consecration to Our Lord in a new and powerful way through the intercession of Our Lady. With special emphasis on Our Lady of Guadalupe and Fatima because of the special significance which they hold for their new evangelization,"

New priests follow many paths to answering call to serve God’s people

This spring, 590 men entered the priesthood in dioceses throughout the United States, according to a report released by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington.

Catholic church leaders call for dialogue between the U.S. and Cuba

Cardinal Jaime Ortega, who played a major role in the rapprochement between Cuba and the U.S., said "resorting to old models" and applying them presently to Cuba can "overshadow or delay" the resolution of conflicts between the two countries.