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Bishops tell lawmakers to focus on poor in upcoming budget
The budget requires difficult decisions but must "give central importance to 'the least of these,'" said the letter sent on behalf of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Catholic young women launch self-led initiatives across U.S.
About 300 women from every state gathered for a week of faith formation, leadership training and networking in Washington where they readied their "action plans" to promote the "feminine genius" in the world.
Chicago auxiliary signs ad decrying postelection bigotry, violence
The ad, titled, "Out of Many, One -- Stand Against Injustice and Hatred," featured the assent of more than 150 signatories from Catholic, Christian, Jewish, Muslim and other religious organizations.
Vatican takes key step forward for Father Flanagan’s sainthood cause
The Congregation for Saints' Causes found that the Archdiocese of Omaha's three-year investigation into Father Flanagan's life was thorough and without error, and includes evidence of a reputation for sanctity.
Search for common ground will be key to pope’s meeting with Trump
Despite a few pointed comments in the past and fundamental differences on issues such as immigration, economic policy, military spending and climate change, sparks are not expected to fly May 24 when Pope Francis welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump to the Vatican.
Ideological fanatics divide the Christian community, pope says
Christians who turn doctrine into ideology commit a grave mistake that upsets souls and divides the church, Pope Francis said.
Malnutrition in Venezuela at humanitarian crisis level, Caritas says
The latest figures from a Caritas Venezuela report published May 16 show that in four states, including the country's capital, Caracas, 11.4 percent of children under the age of 5 "are suffering either from moderate or severe acute malnutrition."
Convocation ‘great opportunity’ for U.S. church, says religious sister
The convocation is an invitation-only event meant to give the 3,000 participants expected to attend a better understanding of what it means to be missionary disciples in today's world through workshop presentations, keynote addresses and prayer.
Longtime radio broadcaster to receive Cardinal Foley Award
The John Cardinal Foley Symposium May 24 at the seminary will feature a panel discussion, Mass and awards dinner at which KYW Newsradio reporter Mark Abrams will be honored.
Another court weighs future of Trump travel ban
On May 15, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments for and against a revised version of his executive order, now making its second round, seeking to prevent citizens from six majority-Muslim countries from entering the United States for period of 90 days.