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Pope nominates presidents-delegate for upcoming Synod of Bishops
As his delegates to preside over sessions of the Synod of Bishops in October, Pope Francis has chosen four cardinals from countries where young people are facing special challenges.
A good Christian shares the Gospel, pope says
All Christians are called to be missionaries, concerned more with sharing the Gospel than with earning money or even with being successful at winning converts, Pope Francis said.
Lawmaker urges protecting religious liberty of adoption, foster agencies
An amendment sponsored by an Alabama congressman aims to protect Catholic and other faith-based agencies that choose, based on their religious conviction, not to place children with same-sex couples for adoption or foster care.
Extension’s help to rebuild Texas diocese after Harvey like a ‘rainbow’
One year after the hurricane hit Texas, Catholic Extension is committing more than a half a million dollars to help the Beaumont Diocese rebuild.
If confirmed, Kavanaugh will keep Catholic majority in Supreme Court
When Brett Kavanaugh took to the podium July 9 at the White House after being introduced as President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, he revealed, among other things, that his Catholic faith is a big part of his life.
If it is broke, fix it: Ideas on reshaping U.S. immigration policy
The U.S. bishops in 2003 published a pastoral letter which listed principles of reforming U.S. immigration policy. But 15 years later, how do those principles translate into concrete legislative proposals?
Seeking to support abbey, English monks brew ale — ‘seriously nice’
Cistercian monks have opened the first Trappist brewery in England and are selling thousands of bottles of beer every day.
Indian officials seek to freeze bank accounts of Missionaries of Charity
Indian officials are seeking to freeze bank accounts of the Missionaries of Charity following the arrest of a nun on child trafficking charges in Jharkhand state.
Deacons’ ministry of presence will be in forefront at upcoming congress
More than 1,300 deacons, along with their wives and children, are expected to attend the 2018 National Diaconate Congress in New Orleans July 22-26.
Charities’ CEO visits border, hears immigrants’ stories of fleeing danger
Sister Donna Markham, who recently completed a tour of a detention facility for children in McAllen, Texas, said she wanted to visit Nogales to get the whole story behind the current public debate over immigration.