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Dioceses using Twitter, social media to be ‘salt and light’ in world
One example: the Pittsburgh Diocese tweets two- to five-minute videos where someone reflects on a Gospel reading. "Imagine what St. Paul could have done with a Twitter account," said a St. Louis communicator.
Jailed Vietnamese Catholic activist ends two-week hunger strike
A prominent Catholic blogger is serving a 10-year sentence for criticizing Vietnam's human rights abuses and corruption. She wrote about the environment, public health, corrections and torture.
Cardinal Ouellet reminds Canada to be mindful of migrants, refugees
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Congregation for Bishops and former archbishop of Quebec City, delivered a strong message July 26 in his native French language when he addressed the issue of refugees at the Basilica of Ste.-Anne-de-Beaupre.
World needs leaders who are just, compassionate, merciful, pope says
The world needs leaders who can "put into practice a more just way for all of us to live in this world as sharers in a common destiny," Pope Francis said.
U.S. diplomats slow in learning how to assess faith in consular efforts
U.S. diplomats are only lately learning how to incorporate faith issues in their assessment of politics in the nations and regions to which they're assigned.
Path to vocation varies, especially when sisters start out non-Catholic
A small, steady stream of men and women -- including one Evangelical engaged to be married -- choose first to become Catholic and then, in perhaps an even larger leap of faith, choose religious life.
Bill to repeal Oregon’s sanctuary law on November ballot
Oregon prohibits state and local police officers from enforcing federal immigration law if a person's only crime is being in the country illegally. "These are not simply immigrants; they are refugees," said a Catholic leader.
Philippine clergy, advocates say human rights dying under Duterte
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte warned the public during his third State of the Nation address July 23 that his two-year war on drugs would become even "more chilling" in the coming days.
Foster vocations by being compassionate friend to others, archbishop says
Serra International is a lay organization with 500 clubs and 12,000 members around the world devoted to promoting vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Curbs on religion abroad can trip up Americans’ faith practices
The free exercise of religion can be a risky thing in some countries, and even Americans practicing their faith abroad can get ensnared.