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Chaplains use faith, listening to help their flocks in summer of mistrust, fear
Many in the black community have voiced fear, as well as anger toward police. And police feel that "here are these people who hate us," said Father Landeza.
Group hopes its latest Tweetfest draws new people to pro-life movement
ProLife Youth has Tweetfests twice a year -- one in the summer and one in the winter. The events aim to show that contrary to what the media portrays, youth are pro-life.
University of Notre Dame to start center at Catholic church in Dublin
A center the university will establish in Ireland will offer a haven for those seeking to reignite their faith, a debating ground for those who have questions and a magnet for non-Catholics who want to learn about the faith.
U.S. House members in bipartisan vote pass Conscience Protection Act
The Conscience Protection Act would provide legal protection to doctors, nurses, hospitals and all health care providers who choose not to provide abortions as part of their health care practice.
Symposium on church’s response to domestic abuse called historic
"None of us know of a national conference that responds to domestic abuse" like this, Sharon O'Brien told Catholic News Service.
Organizations combat trend toward moral acceptance of pornography
Gallup has asked Americans about pornography for the last five years, during which time it's found a consistent gradual shift toward more people accepting the practice and fewer disapproving.
Prelates say House bill would protect religious freedom at federal level
They said the bill is "a modest but important step in ensuring conscience protection to faith-based organizations and people of all faiths and of no faith who believe that marriage is the union of one man and one woman.
Prison minister says inmates have ‘tremendous need’ for spiritual life
"They often have other reasons to start coming, but some of them are going to really develop a much deeper spirituality."
Crowds gather in churches, parks, plazas to remember Dallas officers
Thousands have gathered to remember the fallen officers, to cry for hope and pray for peace and unity in communities across the country.
Religious leaders at New York vigil urge people to be calm
The interfaith service was organized by the Diocese of Brooklyn to mourn the victims of fatal shootings by police in Louisiana and Minnesota earlier this month and the five police officers subsequently killed by a sniper in Dallas.