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When it comes to abuse, church isn’t above the law, bishop says
As revelations of the sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable adults by clergy continue in Chile, an archbishop said that the church can no longer ignore the suffering of victims.
Crimes against Christians may not always be religiously motivated, say experts
Social media has helped spread "fake news" alleging criminal or violent attacks against Christians in Pakistan as examples of hate crimes and religious extremism.
Christians have moral mandate to fight racism, populism, say speakers
"Welcoming migrants, especially those in danger, is a moral principle whose foundation and strength come from the Gospel and sacred Scripture, and it is part of being Christian, that is, of belonging to Christ," said Cardinal Peter Turkson.
Real peace requires sincere dialogue, hard work, Colombian prelate says
Peace is a gift from God and not an imposition, a Colombian archbishop told those gathered for a Sept. 17 prayer service on the eve of the opening of the 73rd session of the U.N. General Assembly.
Be grateful to parents, never insult them, pope says
"Make this decision: from today forward, 'I will never insult someone's mom or dad.' They gave life! They should not be insulted," he told those gathered in St. Peter's Square.
Mercy sisters’ home provides refuge during Florence
Holy Angels, a home in Belmont for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, lived up to its reputation of hospitality, sheltering a group of medically fragile North Carolinians fleeing from Tropical Storm Florence.
Advocates decry historically low cap for refugee entry in 2019
The 30,000 figure is one-third less than last year's 45,000, which had been the lowest number on record.
Cardinal Marx says mistakes were made, calls for change in German church
UPDATED - Speaking out for the first time Sept. 16 regarding the contents of a leaked document on church sexual abuse in Germany, Cardinal Marx attributed the abuse to the church "lacking attentiveness, lacking sensitivity, through the absence of love."
St. Katharine of Siena celebrates charismatic healing Mass
The Sept. 20 liturgy, at which Father Rayford Emmons will preside, will be preceded by a period of praise and worship.
Lumen Christi Award finalists examples of ‘how to change world’
Lumen Christi is Latin for "Light of Christ." The award honors an individual or group who demonstrates how the power of faith can transform lives and communities.