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Texas cardinal, L.A. archbishop elected USCCB president, vice president
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston was elected president of the U.S. bishops' conference Nov. 15 for a three-year term to begin at the conclusion of the bishops' annual fall general assembly in Baltimore.
Concerns about common good, immigrants among topics at USCCB assembly
The victory of Republican President-elect Donald Trump, the need for the nation to heal from the acrimony of the presidential race, and concern for the well-being of immigrants and refugees under the new administration took the spotlight as the U.S. bishops opened their fall general assembly in Baltimore.
Archbishop calls for bishops’ racism statement given election tension
UPDATED - Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Atlanta said communities that were disrupted by violence and riots after the police shootings, prompting a calling for healing from the church, are now seeing recent and highly public reactions to tensions brought about by the election results.
Religious liberty key part of church ministry, chairman tells fellow bishops
All U.S. bishops are required to speak out for religious freedom for all people of faith whose beliefs are compromised, said Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore.
As Trump talks deportation, bishop sends message on immigrants’ dignity
Bishop Elizondo asked for the protection of the family unit, as "the cornerstone of society," and asked that the new administration recognize the contributions of refugees and immigrants "to the overall prosperity and well-being of our nation."
Veterans cook up new careers with help of Catholic Charities cafe
For a select number of young adult refugees and a growing number of veterans, The Refuge has served as a solid steppingstone to meaningful employment.
Big lessons to be learned from small actions, departing USCCB head says
Archbishop Kurtz noted different encounters he had during his three-year tenure as president, each with a lesson learned.
Panel: The ‘forgotten’ propelled Trump to victory, but others are in fear
Many were left behind by an economy that no longer depended on their hard labor, which once made the country -- and their families and towns -- thrive.
Veterans get hero’s welcome after visit to war memorials in Washington
Honors Flight South Florida is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to transport World War II veterans to Washington so they can visit war memorials dedicated to American men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Faith-based panel’s chair: A third of its recommendations implemented
The 72-page report contained more than two dozen recommendations to address race, justice and poverty; to increase economic opportunity; and to strengthen government approaches and programs for addressing poverty and inequality.