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Farm woes deepen in central United States

Souring trade with China and the mutual imposition of tariffs are just one thorn in the side of farmers. The other thorn is the weather.

Philippine bishops among critics of China after fishing boat incident

At least three Philippine Catholic bishops have joined growing protests in Manila against what they described as China's "continuous bullying of the Philippines."

Everyone’s temperament God-given but allows room for growth, says couple

Art and Laraine Bennett spoke at a GIVEN forum June 13 about the four ancient personality types, revealing each of their strengths and weaknesses, and how to unlock each individual's potential to best serve God.

Quebec government passes Canada’s strictest secularism bill

A new law in Quebec prohibits the wearing of religious symbols or clothing by some government employees, including public school teachers, state lawyers, judges and police officers.

Victoria bishops become ‘conscientious objectors’ to assisted suicide law

As euthanasia becomes legal in Australia's Victoria state, the state's bishops said Catholic health care services will not cooperate with the facilitation of suicide.

Former priest arrested in Italy extradited to Arizona, formally arraigned

Joseph J. Henn was brought back to Arizona after his arrest in Rome by Italian police May 28 and was formally arraigned June 14 on 13 charges of child sexual molestation in Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix.

Young women urged to reject ego, focus on life of integrity, honesty

The annual GIVEN Catholic Young Women's Leadership Forum is designed to help young adult Catholic women identify their particular gifts and find practical pathways to put them in the service of the Gospel.

Maronite bishops urge repatriation of Syrian refugees from Lebanon

Maronite Catholic bishops from around the world, meeting in Lebanon, called for unity among politicians and for the international community to facilitate the return of Syrian refugees.

Oregon parish mourns couple’s departure to avert deportation threat

A well-known Portland Catholic married couple has moved to Canada because attorneys could not find a clear path to resolve the pair's immigration status.

Don’t let quake shake your hope, pope tells earthquake survivors

The pope began his visit June 16 outside the historic city by visiting the temporary modular homes of dozens of families who lost everything when an earthquake struck the region in October 2016.