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Report looks at how climate change, migration affect each other
A new White House report has assessed how climate change is forcing uncomfortable stay-or-go choices for populations around the world, not just at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Eucharistic revival could elevate understanding of Real Presence
A three-year intense focus on Christ's presence in the Eucharist, and participation by Catholics in the church, is hoped to help reverse what a chorus of bishops called a crisis in teaching basic doctrines over the past two generations.
Supreme Court keeps Texas abortion ban in place, says it will review it
The high court will give an expedited review of the law Nov. 1. It has been alternately blocked and allowed since it became effective Sept. 1. The court did not agree to use the case to possibly overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion nationwide.
Discontent with Biden administration grows among immigrant advocates
With the "Remain in Mexico" policy set to resume in November, a number of migrant allies are increasingly at odds with the President's stance, which continues protocols set by the previous administration.
With numbers growing in U.S., more Hispanics involved in church, community
Representing almost 19% of the country's population, Hispanics are increasingly active in the Catholic Church in the U.S., and pastoral leaders are expanding their outreach to them.
Kidnapping in Haiti prompts worries about other church workers’ safety
Following the Oct. 16 capture of 17 Ohio-based missionaries, charities and religious groups are evaluating how they can remain safe while delivering humanitarian aid in one of the world's poorest and most violent nations.
Panelists urge Catholics to discuss death penalty at parish level
During an Oct. 19 online forum, Sister Helen Prejean and other advocates called for increased pastoral discussions on how capital punishment goes against church teaching.
Denver archbishop condemns anti-religious vandalism, prays for healing
In an Oct. 20 statement, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila Oct. 20 called for an end to attacks on northern Colorado churches and other religious buildings, while hoping "God's love will be known by anyone who feels compelled to commit these acts."
Cardinal Dolan invites faithful to join pope on synodal path to Jesus
The two-year synod, marked by prayer, listening and discernment, is "an examination of conscience on how we as a church are living up to the model" given by Christ, said the cardinal.
Multifaceted approach needed to combat, end sex trafficking, says speaker
Poverty, addiction and market demand are all factors in sexual exploitation that affects some 4.5 million globally, said Joyce McCauley-Benner, an advocate for victims and herself a rape survivor.