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15,000 Catholics ask Trump to honor Paris climate agreement
Thousands of Catholics asked President Donald Trump to honor the Paris climate agreement, continue U.S. contributions to the Green Climate Fund and implement the Clean Power Plan governing power plant emissions.
Author maintains that Muslims have influenced America for centuries
Amir Hussain wants Americans to know that Muslims have always been a part of the history of the United States, starting long before the country gained its independence from Great Britain.
17 Republicans seek House commitment to environmental stewardship
UPDATED - A spokesman for the Catholic Climate Covenant expressed support for the measure, saying it could widen the discussion of environmental concerns and climate change in particular.
Catholic high school students work to end bullying ‘Piece-by-Peace’
Austin Bowen, Noah Harrison and Michaela Kunkler, seniors at Mater Dei High School in Evansville, have some ideas on how to combat bullying. Those ideas have helped them each land a full scholarship to the University of Evansville.
Ohio company’s candles helping church celebrate Easter for generations
The A.I. Root Co. in Medina, will create over 1,500 of these liturgical works of art and ship them to churches across the country.
Agency’s aid efforts ongoing in Haiti nearly six months after hurricane
Since Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti, Cross Catholic Outreach said its relief efforts have resulted in the rebuilding of 117 demolished homes and 15 damaged facilities, delivery of medicines to remote areas and distribution of tons of food.
Agency marks 90 years of service to Eastern churches, humanitarian aid
An "invisible" Catholic organization celebrated 90 years of quiet service to the poor in the Middle East, northeast Africa, India and Eastern Europe.
Online advertisers market more directly to kids than TV ever could
Regulatory bodies such as the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Trade Commission seem nearly powerless when up against the online advertising juggernaut.
Vatican official thinks Catholic brand will be defined locally
In terms of recognizable organization names, the Catholic Church has to rank near the top. But, does it view itself as a brand to be marketed?
Church has presence at convergence of interactive, film, music industries
A faith session at SXSW is still a relatively new concept, said the interactive festival's director, Hugh Forrest. Forrest said he likes panels that take attendees out of their comfort zones.