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Catholics pray for abuse survivors, more lay involvement in church
Members of four area parishes came together in Morgantown Jan. 26 to pray for victims of abuse by clergy and for more transparency by the church and more lay involvement.
Bishops’ century-old economic wisdom rises to the fore
A minimum wage, social security for the old and sick, collective bargaining, wage inequality, vocational training -- all were advocated by U.S. bishops on Feb. 12, 1919, and still under discussion today.
Two-state solution in Middle East fading, say two clergy
The likelihood of a separate state for Palestine emerging from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is becoming nearly impossible, said a priest and minister working in the "hypercharged" political situation there.
U.S. Senate urged to OK bill protecting babies who survive abortion
Archbishop Joseph Naumann called on the Senate to vote on and pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act this week. Earlier legislative efforts appeared to allow infanticide.
Kentucky student’s lawyers warn of legal action against dioceses
Secular media, celebrities and four Catholic dioceses initially voiced outrage after the incident between Catholic students and a Native American leader last month. One student's lawyers may sue for defamation.
New Mexico bishops, coalitions urge opposition to late-term abortion
New Mexico is one step closer to passing a bill that loosens the state's already liberal abortion laws and would erase virtually all abortion restrictions in the event that the landmark Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade is overturned.
U.S. border policy must focus on defending life, Georgetown panel says
The heightened dangers faced by people fleeing El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala, prompted the four speakers during the program to call for government border policies that defend human life rather than criminalize migrants for seeking safety.
Catholics have faith, tools to repair a broken world, says archbishop
"At the end of every Mass we are sent forth not merely to clear out the church, but go and share what we have experienced," said Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio at a Feb. 4 morning Mass during the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in Washington.
Encuentro process described as a great tool for immigrant advocacy
The V Encuentro is an ecclesial and deliberative process in the Catholic Church to better respond and serve the Hispanic ministry needs, and for Hispanics in the church to respond to the call of being missionary disciples.
Archbishop Kurtz calls for end to ‘religious test’ for judicial nominees
The chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee for Religious Liberty called on the leadership of the Senate Judiciary Committee to end a line of questioning for judicial nominees at confirmation hearings that involves their religious faith.