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Report shows rising number of people displaced because of faith in 2013

Millions of Christians, Muslim and Hindus as well as people of other faiths were displaced by violence or threats because of their religious practice or for not holding any religious belief, said the 2013 Report on International Religious Freedom released July 28.

Agency seeks donations for emergency aid for fleeing Iraqi Christians

NEW YORK (CNS) -- A U.S.-based international Catholic agency July 28 issued a plea for emergency funds to help tens of thousands of Christians forced to flee their homes in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul.

The Tekakwitha Conference at 75: a look at key events in its history

FARGO, N.D. (CNS) -- Mark G. Thiel holds the key to quite a bit of knowledge on Native American Catholics.

Capital punishment: Gains being made on another pro-life issue

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- People don't seem to count gains and setbacks on the death penalty issue with quite the same intensity as they do with other issues. Even so, slowly but surely, gains are being made -- and more gains than setbacks.

Bishops: To end border crisis, address issues forcing people to flee

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- To end the U.S.-Mexico border crisis, the United States must address the flow of illegal drugs and arms and the harmful economic policies forcing children and families to leave Central America for the U.S., said the chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on International Justice and Peace.

Speaker sees current attacks on Catholic Church as centered on women

BILLINGS, Mont. (CNS) -- Author and TV host Teresa Tomeo told a gathering of Catholic women in Billings that "it is no coincidence that current attacks on the church are centered on women, through abortion and other women's issues."

Look to St. Kateri as model of walking humbly with God, bishop advises

FARGO, N.D. (CNS) -- The bishop of Fargo urged Native American Catholics to continue to look to the "unknown maiden in the wilderness" as their role model in walking humbly with God.

Native American Catholics gather to pray, reflect, recharge their faith

FARGO, N.D. (CNS) — On the 75th anniversary of the Tekakwitha Conference, Native American Catholics came together again to review the past, plan for the future and recharge their faith. More than 750 people from 35 states and representing 135 tribes gathered under the theme “To walk humbly,” a nod to namesake St. Kateri Tekakwitha, […]

A strong America is not possible without strong Americans, says Rubio

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said that growing up in a "strong and stable family" has given him an advantage in life because he was "taught certain values that result in success."

New York mayor excited about possible visit by pope to NYC

UPDATED - NEW YORK (CNS) -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said it would be an "extraordinary moment for our city and an extraordinary honor" if Pope Francis visited the Big Apple in September 2015, when the World Meeting of Families takes place in Philadelphia.