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‘Journey of Hope’ group tours Nebraska calling for end to death penalty
The group is led by the families of murder victims, former death-row inmates who were exonerated and family members of inmates currently on death row.
Former publisher of Our Sunday Visitor named to lead Catholic News Service
Greg Erlandson, 62, is the new director and editor-in-chief of the news service run by the U.S. Catholic bishops' conference. Catholic journalism, he said, should "pulse with relevancy and engagement."
Archbishop Gregory to chair USCCB task force on race
The Atlanta archbishop will lead a new group of the U.S. bishops to deal with racial issues brought about following a series of summertime shootings that left citizens and police officers among the dead.
Baton Rouge Catholic community works to promote peace after shootings
As tragic events have unfolded in the Baton Rouge area, the Catholic community has been at the forefront of helping to spread the message of peace.
Pope to address youth in poor area of Texas via video for World Youth Day
It is the pope's "way of being two places at the same time because he will be in Poland for the world celebration where millions will be gathered with him, but also giving a special sign that he's always mindful of those who can't make a trip.
Thousands gather for Mass to celebrate immigrant spirit in America
Pilgrims from all nationalities walked several miles from different points in Southern California to join others at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles for a Mass to recognize all immigrants.
Parish sows peace as violence marks life in neighborhood, nation
On July 10, about 30 people took action to replace the violence around St. Philip parish with peace by prayerfully walking through the neighborhood
Cleveland’s poor, homeless ignore convention hoopla
The speeches, political punditry and late-night parties related to the Republican National Convention doesn't matter much to William Beehler, who makes his home on Cleveland's streets.
Sisters’ ‘lemonade ministry’ in Cleveland opens dialogue on country’s needs
The idea behind the "lemonade ministry" was to "start a dialogue of healing," explained Sister Simone Campbell.
Liturgical music crucial to grace, participation, says Texas cardinal
More than 1,500 attended the multilingual Mass with Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston as the main celebrant.