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U.S. Catholic leaders concerned by low number of resettled refugees
President Donald Trump has cut the number of refugees to be admitted into the U.S., from 110,000 in fiscal year 2017 to 45,000 in fiscal year 2018, but even that number will not likely be met, according to resettlement agencies.
Indiana inmates embrace fresh start by joining the Catholic Church
There are times when nearly everyone seeks redemption for a mistake or a moment of darkness, times that can help find a way to return to the grace of God.
In re-enacting Stations, young people inspire parishes, witness own faith
Servants of the Cross, a family apostolate, began in 1998 with nine youths, and now approximately 50 young people between ages 6 and 23 take part.
Reality of gun violence prompts Washington archdiocesan youth to march
UPDATED - For some students, the issue of gun violence is even more than a frightening possibility -- it is a reality that they have already seen up close.
Youth-led march inspires Catholic adult participants
Although the March for Our Lives in Washington and its "sibling" marches in cities across the country were brought on by teenagers, participants were all ages -- from toddlers in strollers pushed by their parents to elderly marchers using walkers.
U.S. Papal Foundation announces period of reflection, re-evaluation
The controversy within the foundation became public after someone leaked correspondence related to the Vatican's request for $25 million from the Papal Foundation to be used for the ongoing recovery of the Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata.
Saginaw church records, computers seized in probe of abuse allegations
News of a search warrant including the offices of the Michigan diocese, its cathedral and the residence of Bishop Joseph Cistone was "distressing and disheartening for the community," the bishop said.
Catholic school students join peers in march against gun violence
Young Catholics joined the tens of thousands of students from across the country who participated in a massive demonstration along the main road that connects the White House to the U.S. Capitol -- the institutions many of them say are to blame for lives lost over the years to gun violence.
Waiving limitations on civil sex abuse suits called ‘unfair, catastrophic’
Georgia lawmakers are considering waiving the statutes of limitations on lawsuits claiming sexual abuse of young people against nonprofits and businesses, but not government agencies or public schools.
Bishops disappointed with Congress’ inaction on Conscience Protection Act
Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Archbishop Joseph Kurtz were disappointed that the provision, which is aimed at protecting doctors and nurses who refuse to assist in abortions, was not included in the new congressional funding bill.