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Flu factor: Churches act to stop virus from spreading
Don't shake hands or take Communion on the tongue, are among the directives by three U.S. Catholic dioceses including Allentown, in force until the threat of flu passes.
Big pro-life turnout in Chicago prompts new venue
March for Life Chicago is attracting more people each year -- including young women -- and participants in this year's Jan. 11 event will enjoy a convention featuring pro-life ministries and other exhibitors.
Filipinos celebrate their faith in Santo Nino festival season
The Festival of Santo Nino de Cebu -- rooted in the deep faith of the Filipino people -- finds special Masses, dances and processions marking the 16th-century arrival of Christianity in the Philippines.
CNN settles lawsuit with Covington Catholic student from viral video
The network reached an undisclosed agreement Jan. 7 with Nick Sandmann, a Kentucky teen who sued the cable news outlet for defamation over its coverage of an incident that occurred after last year's March for Life.
USCCB president urges world leaders to seek dialogue, peace
Hours after Iran launched missiles at two Iraqi bases Jan. 8, Archbishop Jose Gomez prayed "that Jesus Christ might strengthen the peacemakers, comfort the suffering and protect the innocent."
Prayer vigil pushes for peaceful solution in Iran crisis
A Jan. 6 interfaith gathering outside of the White House, organized by Faith in Public Life, was one of several held throughout the U.S. to protest U.S. aggression toward Iran.
Earthquakes rattle Puerto Rico, destroy church
At least one person has died and one Catholic Church has been ruined after multiple quakes, one of which reached 6.4 in magnitude on Jan. 7.
Migrants benefit from Mercy Sisters’ ministry of presence
Throughout the United States, women religious assist those who have fled systemic conflict, poverty and prejudice to build a new life in freedom and peace.
Catholic leaders join New Yorkers in march against hate
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York and Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn joined about 25,000 New Yorkers who took to the streets for a Jan. 5 "Solidarity March" in protest of anti-Semitism, following recent attacks.
Morality of drone warfare questioned after attack on Iranian general
After the U.S.'s Jan. 3 assassination of Qassem Soleimani, Bishop Richard F. Stika of Knoxville joined a number of Catholics throughout the nation in calling for prayers, restraint and a reexamination of modern military tactics.