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House OKs bill to aid genocide victims; Senate urged to act quickly on it
The House unanimously approved the bipartisan Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act, or H.R. 390, in a voice vote.
Knights begin campaign to raise funds for Christians in the Middle East
Because of attacks by Islamic State militants, Christians in Iraq and other targeted groups in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria have fled their homes, escaping both destruction and lack of safety.
‘Pray for boldness,’ archbishop implores faithful at Pentecost vigil
On the eve of Pentecost 2017, Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron of Detroit took to a new platform to announce anew the urgent need to re-encounter the saving power of Jesus Christ in southeast Michigan.
Blessing of St. Junipero statue celebrates Holy Spirit in saints’ lives
Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl blessed a new statue of St. Junipero Serra June 4, calling him "an example of the power and grace of God at work."
Pence addresses religious freedom at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
Vice President Mike Pence and other speakers addressed securing religious liberty and protecting the sanctity of human life both in the United States and worldwide at the 13th annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington June 6.
Hundreds mourn man killed during heroic act to protect fellow passengers
The morning after police in Portland arrested 14 demonstrators at dueling political protests, about 800 worshippers turned out in a unified show of support for a man whose heroic act transcended division.
High court sides with church-run hospitals, upholds retirement plans
The 8-0 decision allows the hospital systems to continue to maintain their retirement plans as nonprofit entities instead of having to put them on the same footing as those established by for-profit companies.
All in Detroit Archdiocese ‘summoned’ to engage in new evangelization
In a landmark letter released on the vigil of Pentecost, Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron challenges each person, parish and institution in the Archdiocese of Detroit to undergo a "missionary conversion."
Hispanic students express fear, uncertainty amid immigration clampdown
Countless immigrants across the country live in a climate of fear sparked by actions in the new administration, including President Donald Trump's plan to build a U.S.-Mexico wall, his executive order on immigration enforcement and several highly public raids.
Crosier order files under Chapter 11 for bankruptcy reorganization
Since the clerical sexual abuse scandal erupted 15 years ago, several dioceses have filed for Chapter 11 to address abuse claims. The Crosiers community is only the second men's religious order to have sought bankruptcy protection.