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Ex-FCC commissioner protests outside FCC HQ to protect Lifeline service
Lifeline provides discounted telephone and -- in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 -- internet service to qualifying low-income households throughout the United States.
Holy Spirit can bring healing in divisive times, priest says at Red Mass
Those attending the 66th annual Red Mass paused from news coverage of the Supreme Court vacancy, and instead prayerfully sought God's blessing on all those involved in government positions, the law profession and the administration of justice.
Calif. governor vetoes bill to extend statute of limitations
Gov. Jerry Brown said the measure, which would extend the statutes for decades for childhood sexual abuse survivors, is even broader than a similar one he opposed five years ago.
Catholic University students call for dean ouster over Kavanaugh tweets
UPDATED - Some at The Catholic University of America are calling for the resignation of the dean of its National Catholic School of Social Service following a series of tweets he wrote criticizing women who accused embattled Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct.
U.S. church urged to fight racism with same zeal waged for pro-life cause
The Catholic Church in the United States has a strong pro-life identity and is well-known for being passionately against abortion. But the nation's Catholic community overall does not show the same determination to stamp out racism in society, said Bishop Shelton J. Fabre.
Next Encuentro phase is action by parishes, dioceses on ideas, priorities
Nearly 3,000 Hispanic ministry leaders have gone back to their parishes and dioceses to share the ideas and fruits of the conversations that took place at the Fifth National Encuentro in Grapevine, Texas.
Hearing examines China’s policy on religion, new agreement with Vatican
Debate continues about whether the Vatican's provisional agreement with China will improve relations between the Chinese state and members of religious groups, which have had a long history of conflict.
Editorial asks Kavanaugh nomination be withdrawn; others stand by nominee
After the daylong Senate Judiciary Committee hearings Sept. 27 on a claim of sexual assault made against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh, America magazine published an online editorial reversing its former stance on the nominee.
Order in the court: Amid drama, Supreme Court gears up for new session
After the weeks of intense drama focused on Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh, the nation's highest court was ready to get back to business, full bench or not.
Fed rule change would target legal immigrants who received any aid
The Department of Homeland Security is seeking to deny green cards and possibly deport immigrants who have used Medicaid, Section 8 housing, SNAP food assistance or other public benefits.