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U.S. appeals court: Trump can’t end DACA program
A federal appeals court ruled Nov. 8 in favor of keeping in place the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, rejecting the Trump administration's efforts to end it.
New policies needed to protect workers, says EU bishops’ commission
Politicians must act to assist workers as technology continues to transform jobs across Europe, said a committee of the European Union bishops' commission.
Guam’s Agana Archdiocese to file bankruptcy, reorganize under Chapter 11
"The bankruptcy process will allow all abuse claimants to have their claims resolved in a process that will also allow the archdiocese to continue its mission to the Catholic community," Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes said in a statement.
Congolese bishops seek help for informal miners expelled from Angola
The bishops said they were alarmed by news of human rights violations by Angolan security forces and said the expulsion of "successive waves" threatened peace along the two countries' 1,300-mile border.
Archbishop Gomez: ‘Pray hard’ for all affected by California shooting
UPDATED - Thirteen people, including the suspected gunman and a 29-year veteran of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department, died in shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill on what was college night, with lessons on country two-step dancing.
Pope recognizes martyrdom of U.S. Christian Brother
Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of De La Salle Christian Brother James Miller, who was born in Wisconsin and was shot to death in Guatemala in 1982.
Philadelphia Archdiocese sets up reparation fund for abuse victims
While financial details were hazy, Archbishop Charles Chaput announced the Independent Reconciliation and Reparations Program would be funded by the church for victims of sexual abuse by clergy in the archdiocese.
Special delivery: Vatican Christmas stamps feature inmate’s art
The Vatican Philatelic and Numismatic Office announced Oct. 30 that its 2018 Christmas stamps will feature images of the Annunciation and of Mary holding baby Jesus painted by Marcello D'Agata, an inmate at Milan's Opera prison.
Montco parish keeps families and hearts warm with clothing drive
St. Eleanor Parish in Collegeville teamed up with the St. Vincent de Paul Society and GreenDrop to help area families bundle up for winter. More than 50 parish youth helped process donations and share their faith.
Villa Maria takes CYO soccer regional, advances to area tourney
Villa Maria Academy’s Lower School squeezed past St. Maximilian Kolbe School, 1-0, Nov. 3 to win the Region 17 CYO soccer title for the second consecutive year.