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Catholic school hosts Senate hearing on reauthorizing voucher program
St. Thomas More Catholic Academy hosted a Feb. 26 congressional hearing to mark the 15th anniversary of the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program.
Report says thousands of immigrant children in federal custody faced abuse
The agency tracking some 4,500 complaints over the past four years said among allegations of sexual abuse of minors and inappropriate sexual behavior may also have included use of vulgar language.
Temporary Protected Status extended for nationals from four countries
The Department of Homeland Security has filed notice that it is extending Temporary Protection Status for foreign nationals from El Salvador, Nicaragua, Haiti and Sudan until Jan. 2, 2020.
New court battle not likely to set clear path for religious symbols
Previous rulings alone might not necessarily pave a way forward because by the justices' own admission, the court has not always been clear on its stance on religion in public life.
Green Bay Diocese will remove name of former bishop from Cathedral Center
In a Feb. 23 letter to parishioners, Bishop Ricken said the removal of Bishop Wycislo's name from the building is part of the diocese's response to the clergy sexual abuse crisis.
With CCHD help, The Farmory raises fish, helps people out of poverty
"We are working to produce fish and greens in an urban environment both to show that it can be done and to train those who have never had the opportunity (and help them) enter this field."
Missouri House OKs bill to ban abortions after fetal heartbeat detected
UPDATED - The Missouri House of Representatives Feb. 27 passed the Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act, an omnibus bill that bans abortion when the heartbeat of an unborn child can be detected, which could be as early as six weeks "depending on the method used."
Catholic’s deafness no obstacle to practicing a corporal work of mercy
Deaf since she was 12, Melanie Paul has had a successful career as a guidance counselor and has helped countless people through her volunteer work, most notably her animal-assisted therapy.
500 religious groups, leaders seek end to ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
In a Feb. 26 letter to Nielsen, the religious groups and individuals said the policy " returns vulnerable asylum-seekers to Mexico and puts them at risk of further harm while they wait for their case to be processed in the United States."
Supreme Court blocks death penalty case of inmate with dementia
The Supreme Court is sending a death-row case back to the lower courts to determine if the inmate's dementia, brought on by strokes he suffered while on death row, should prevent him from being executed.