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Catholics, other Christian leaders ask politicians to address immigration
In the last 100 days of the Congressional session, advocates made a new push for immigration reform. They're also calling out what they say is anti-immigrant rhetoric, and want Christians to welcome and appreciate immigrants.
Muslims, Catholics build bridges during week of fun, faith
The young Muslim Americans who spent a week in the summer learning more about their faith at a CYO camp in Nashville also wanted to learn a special Christian hymn from the young Catholics working there.
At 40, Hyde Amendment in Democratic Party’s crosshairs
The law that bans federal Medicaid funding of abortions celebrated its 40th anniversary Sept. 30. One study estimates more than 2 million babies have not been aborted since it took effect.
‘Moved by Mercy’ is theme of Respect Life Month, yearlong observance
The first Sunday of October, which is Oct. 2 this year, is Respect Life Sunday, and kicks off what is a yearlong pro-life program for the U.S. Catholic Church.
U.S. bishops carefully teaching ‘Amoris Laetitia,’ report says
A committee of the national bishops' conference, led by Archbishop Chaput, surveyed dioceses to determine how the papal exhortation "The Joy of Love" has been received and implemented since April.
Charlotte parishioners gather for prayer service, mourn protester’s death
During the prayer service for a man killed while protesting the shooting death of another black man by Charlotte police, people begged others to get involved in the community and turn turn their anger into economic and political change.
Group of Catholic advisers named for Trump’s presidential campaign
The 34-member group includes two former U.S. ambassadors to the Vatican, Francis Rooney and Jim Nicholson, and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum. Other notables include Father Frank Pavone and Mary Matalin.
Through serving, people continue to ‘Walk With Francis’ a year after trip
People were asked to make pledges to pray regularly for the pontiff, to serve by caring for those in need and supporting charitable efforts, or to act to promote human life and dignity, justice and peace, family life and religious freedom, care for creation and the common good.
Ad campaign cites poll showing most Americans favor abortion restrictions
March for Life Action has launched a public awareness campaign through digital and television outlets saying that candidates running for public office who promise to expand women's access to abortion "are out of touch with American voters."
‘Deepest gratitude’ offered to public safety professionals at Blue Mass
Numerous uniformed police and fire department personnel attended the Mass concelebrated by Green Bay Bishop David L. Ricken and five priests, with two deacons assisting.