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Pew survey looks at public’s level of confidence in nation’s leaders
A new Pew Research Center report examines public confidence in groups of people who hold positions of power and responsibility in America, including religious leaders.
Many moving pieces in Colombia peace accord
The detailed accord between the Colombian government and armed rebels who had been fighting the government for about 50 years was signed in 2016, but key parts of the agreement have yet to be fully implemented.
Texas parish keeps ‘unshakable’ faith after Imelda hits Houston, Beaumont
With students finally back in renovated classrooms damaged by a flood this May, Tropical Storm Imelda brought catastrophic flooding and record breaking rainfall to the southeast Texas Gulf Coast, pushing 6 inches of floodwaters into two school buildings.
Colombian priest works for recovery from civil war in his homeland
A three-year-old peace process that has emphasized reconciliation between the people who work the land, the rebel groups that tried to take the land, and the government, which has a minimal presence in the region.
Charities team returns from fact-finding mission to Nassau, Bahamas
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami will ship targeted emergency goods and humanitarian relief to the hurricane-ravaged Bahamas through a temporary partnership with the Archdiocese of Nassau.
Religious liberty, discrimination and DACA highlight court’s new term
The upcoming Supreme Court term -- which starts Oct. 7 -- will offer plenty of cases that Catholics will be paying close attention to.
Maine voters won’t get chance to veto suicide, abortion laws at ballot box
Bishop Robert P. Deeley of Portland said he was "saddened to learn" that physician-assisted suicide and taxpayer-funded abortions will not face a statewide vote "despite the great opposition" to both laws.
Mass celebrates life of famed Memphis Catholic who founded order
A high Mass in Latin was celebrated in remembrance of prominent Memphis historical figure Mother Mary Agnes Magevney (1841-1891) at St. Peter Church, sponsored by the Magevney Society.
‘They have lost absolutely everything,’ say volunteers back from Bahamas
The government of the Bahamas says that the official death toll following Dorian has reached 50, and hundreds remain officially listed as missing while search-and-rescue teams continue to comb through widespread wreckage.
Polls show big support for conscience protections for health care workers
An overwhelming majority of Americans -- 83% -- said they support conscience protection rights for health care professionals because they should not be forced to perform procedures against their moral beliefs.