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Four-day convocation in Orlando called ‘a journey’ for U.S. church
Sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the convocation brought together more than 3,100 lay and religious leaders from 160 dioceses and 185 national organizations. They gathered to explore the current challenges and strengths of the church and its evangelization efforts.
Churches, NGOs take Canada to court over refugee pact with U.S.
The legal challenge to the Safe Third Country Agreement between Canada and the U.S. contends that Canada cannot rely on the fairness or objectivity of the American system for granting or denying asylum to potential refugees.
Images of faith preserved at Capitol attest to role of religion in U.S.
Elaborate artwork adorns the monumental buildings in the nation's capital, depicting the beauty and grandeur of the neoclassical era that inspired these buildings. Much of this artwork illustrates virtue and features several religious figures, highlighting the influence of religion in the history of the United States.
Virginia carries out execution despite pleas inmate was mentally ill
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced hours before the execution that he would not block the death sentence from being carried out despite appeals that Morva's mental illness made it impossible for him to distinguish between delusions and reality.
Priest, 71, murdered in Mexico by robbers
Father Luis Lopez Villa, pastor of the St. Isidro Labrador Parish in the rough municipality of Los Reyes La Paz, was discovered in his home, his hands tied and stabbed in the neck.
Return of Guam archbishop would be disastrous, says coadjutor
"I think it would be a disaster if Archbishop Apuron were to return as the bishop of record," said Coadjutor Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes, because of the extent of the loss of trust among the faithful and the "widespread disarray" left behind in church operations.
Pope to beatify Colombian martyrs during visit
Vatican spokesman Greg Burke confirmed that Pope Francis will beatify Bishop Jesus Emilio Jaramillo Monsalve of Arauca and Father Pedro Ramirez Ramos. The beatification Mass will be at Catama field in Villavicencio Sept. 8.
Economic solutions need broader vision, pope tells G-20 leaders
In a message sent to world leaders attending the meeting, Pope Francis said they must reflect on the repercussions their decisions may have on the entire global community, not just their own countries.
At Scholas summit, young people look beyond their bubbles
Scholas Occurrentes started as a conduit for encounters between public and private schools in Argentina, it was adopted as a global youth project of the Vatican with the aim of educating young people in the commitment for the common good.
Even the most bitter of enemies can forge peace, says filmmaker
If Martin McGuinness and the Rev. Ian Paisley can wage peace instead of war, anyone can, according to TV and movie director Nick Hamm.