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‘Faith is touchstone of everything’ CRS does, says agency’s outgoing CEO
Carolyn Woo, who is retiring at the end of the year, reminded the bishops that CRS, based in Baltimore, is very complex and very large. "We serve 100 million people in your name in 100 countries, in some of the most difficult places."
Archbishop Chaput’s remarks to CNS about ‘Amoris Laetitia’ and its implementation
Archbishop Charles Chaput was asked about critical remarks by Cardinal-designate Kevin Farrell on how dioceses implemented Amoris Laetitia. The article by Catholic News Service contained a portion of his responses. The CNS article and the full text of the Archbishop’s responses can be found below.
Georgetown University’s Religious Freedom Project marks six years
All Americans should be "rooting" for President-elect Donald Trump's "success and personal flourishing," U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse said at a religious liberty conference at Georgetown University.
Diocese hosts marathon reading of Bible as way to close Year of Mercy
The Bible is to be read publicly cover to cover without pause starting Nov. 17 at 6 a.m. (local time) and ending on Christ the King Sunday, Nov. 18, at 8 p.m. local time.
At teach-in, social justice advocates challenged to put mercy in action
More than 2,000 people gathered at the 19th annual Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice, hosted by the Ignatian Solidarity Network, to learn about social justice issues, share their stories and advocate for the marginalized from a Catholic perspective.
Archbishop Gomez brings Latino voice to new leadership role
"I'm grateful to my brother bishops for electing me," he said, before adding that he thinks it was "also about the Archdiocese of Los Angeles" -- the largest archdiocese in the country with about 5 million Catholics, 70 percent of whom are Latino.
Annual Peace Dinner explores responses in a world where violence abounds
"We want to start a dialogue and a chance to talk with people about ending war and practicing nonviolence," Bishop Botean told Catholic News Service.
Vatican official tells bishops to be ‘witnesses to the Risen One’
"This assembly and this country is in a time of transition, which is rarely something easy. We are supposed to be witnesses -- yes, even martyrs sometimes -- of our crucified and risen Lord Jesus so our life and ministry may make the Resurrection more credible," Cardinal Ouellet said.
Bishops approve moving forward four possible saints’ causes
The four candidates are Julia Greeley, a former slave who lived in Colorado; Sister Blandina Segale, a Sister of Charity who served on the frontier; Father Patrick Ryan, who ministered to those suffering yellow fever; and Msgr. Bernard Quinn, who fought bigotry and established a black church and orphanage in Brooklyn, New York.
D.C. City Council approves assisted suicide measure in second vote
The vote does not mean legalized assisted suicide is now the law in the district. The measure moves to Mayor Muriel Bowser for approval or veto. If it is approved, the law would be subject to congressional review.