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Archbishop reflects on effects of racism, calls for ‘repentance, action’
Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori has issued his second pastoral reflection in 12 months on the effects of racism on society.
Auxiliary bishops named for Archdiocese for the Military Services
UPDATED - Pope Francis has named Father Joseph L. Coffey and Father William J. Muhm as auxiliary bishops of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services.
Church, community members praise God for Wisconsin teen’s safe return
Faith runs deep in Barron County. The story of Jayme Closs's abduction and escape is one of hope and courage, but it is also a story of faith, prayer and triumph over evil.
After initial outrage, claims of racism, clearer details of exchange emerge
UPDATED - Many say the incident still needs to be investigated or discussed and others have pointed out that what happened can still provide a teaching moment not just about racism but also about news coverage and social media's rapid response.
Bishops urge bipartisan plan to stop shutdown, protect ‘vulnerable’ groups
President Donald Trump and Congress "must come together" to reach a bipartisan solution that reopens the government and "recognizes the economic struggle" now facing federal workers and their families and all those helped by federal nutrition and housing programs, said two U.S. bishops.
Rev. King called ‘artisan of peace’ and ‘true witness to power of Gospel’
Rev. King "was a messenger and true witness to the power of the Gospel lived in action through public life," said Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo in a statement issued for the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 21.
N.Y. bishops express ‘profound sadness’ over proposal to expand abortion
A proposed abortion law for New York state that would allow more health practitioners to provide abortion and remove all state restrictions on late-term abortions "is not progress" as lawmakers argue, said New York's Catholic bishops.
Naumann: ‘Let’s pray we can be effective witnesses’ for life, love, mercy
Catholics "must do all we can to be God's witnesses of merciful love in the world" and stand up for "the life and dignity of the human person wherever it is threatened or diminished," said the chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities.
At rally Catholic youth, young adults from near and far stand up for life
Discovering who had traveled the farthest to be at the Archdiocese of Washington's annual Youth Rally before its Mass for Life quickly became apparent by scanning the crowd of young people near the stage at the Capital One Arena.
Crowd comes to march for different reasons but same message: Defend life
The speeches and the marchers each year call for respect for all life and an end to abortion, but there's nothing monolithic about the marchers. In fact, there's great texture there and a diversity of faith traditions.