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Religions, governments must work for religious freedom, speakers say
Promoting and protecting religious freedom is a shared priority of the United States and the Vatican, said Callista Gingrich, U.S. ambassador to the Holy See.
Parkland students kick off anti-gun tour with rally at Catholic church
For the past 10 years, Father Michael Pfleger, pastor of St. Sabina Church in Chicago, and St. Sabina parishioners have held a rally to kick off weekly marches for peace in the surrounding neighborhood.
Bishops’ HQ fields hundreds of calls seeking to foster detained kids
More than 300 people have called the Washington headquarters of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops seeking to provide foster care for the separated children but most are not licensed or certified to do so.
Some Philippine bishops react after Duterte calls God ‘stupid’
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has been at odds with church leaders who criticized his administration's policies, questioned the Christian concept of "original sin."
‘Dreamers’ speaking up about their needs, concerns during encuentro
The encuentro process has opened up a space for dialogue for many immigrants to give voice to their struggles, concerns, hopes and dreams in regard to immigration issues.
Agreement with USAID expands reach of Malteser International Americas
The agreement will let Malteser International expand its reach of aid and refugee services in the 25 countries it serves, including Mexico, Haiti, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Colombia, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, Syria, Ukraine and Philippines.
Pope Francis: Support life at all stages, avoid ‘dirty work of death’
Behind the indifference toward human life lies a contagious illness that blinds people to the lives, challenges and struggles of others, Pope Francis said.
Ex-Vatican diplomat found guilty of distributing child porn
Judge Giuseppe Della Torre, head of the tribunal of the Vatican City State, delivered the verdict June 23, and sentenced Msgr. Carlo Alberto Capella to five years in prison and fined him 5,000 euro ($5,833).
Justice Department brings sanctuary cities to Supreme Court
Sanctuary cities have been getting their day in court and might get their day in a bigger court if the Justice Department gets its wish.
Plowshares activists motivated to witness to God’s call for peace
Entering a military base without authorization in the dark of night to symbolically dismantle nuclear warheads is not an act most people ever consider.