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After faith leaders’ border visit, the resolve to help migrants grows
The faith leaders' visit came the same day the U.S. Department of State announced the Trump administration was capping refugee resettlement at a historic low of 18,000.
‘Christ Our Hope: In Every Season of Life’ is Respect Life Month theme
This year's theme for Respect Life Month, "Christ Our Hope: In Every Season of Life," is "particularly suited for our times," said the chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities.
CARA, America Media team up to produce video series on vocations
The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, based at Jesuit-run Georgetown University, has partnered with another Jesuit ministry, America Media, to produce a series of five videos on vocations to religious life posted to America Media's YouTube channel.
Cardinal Levada took U.S. experience with him to the Vatican
U.S. Cardinal William J. Levada, who died Sept. 26 in Rome, is well-known as the retired head of the Vatican's doctrinal congregation, but his experience leading major U.S. dioceses prepared him for this role.
Religious shareholders press their case with gun makers, retailers
The desire for action on preventing more gun violence may face hurdles in Congress, but those pressing for change are having an effect in the corporate boardroom.
U.S. Cardinal William Levada, former doctrinal head, dies in Rome
UPDATED - U.S. Cardinal William J. Levada, former head of the Vatican's doctrinal congregation and retired archbishop of San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, died Sept. 26 in Rome. He was 83.
Vatican temporarily suspends decree on Indianapolis Jesuit high school
The decree was issued three months ago by Indianapolis Archbishop Charles C. Thompson when the school refused to dismiss a gay employee in a same-sex marriage.
Trump calls on world leaders to end persecution of ‘people of faith’
"To stop the crimes against people of faith, release prisoners of conscience, repeal laws restricting freedom of religion and belief, protect the vulnerable, the defenseless and the oppressed," he said.
El Paso’s Bishop Seitz asks migrants be treated as Jesus would be treated
Encounter a Christ who exists in the migrants at the U.S. border, in the children who have lost their lives while under immigration custody and those seeking to enter the country looking for work or safety.
Recent tragedy frames El Paso gathering in support of migrants
Bishops celebrated Mass at St. Pius X Church in El Paso, Texas, during a Sept. 23-27 pastoral visit. The aim of the visit was to highlight the church's ministry to migrants, the border conditions and immigration laws affecting them, and their material and spiritual needs.