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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.
Quebec’s youngest bishop wants to bring fire of God’s love to the world
Auxiliary Bishop Pierre-Olivier Tremblay of Trois-Rivieres now is Quebec's youngest bishop and probably the geekiest.
Chaldean synod to address church’s future in Iraq, among diaspora
The upcoming synod for the Iraqi Chaldean Catholic Church in Baghdad in August is expected to discuss issues vital for the church's future both in Iraq and among its diaspora community.
Winds of change in Ireland: Dublin events focus on today’s families
The last time a pope visited Ireland, the Constitution prohibited divorce, gay marriages were unthinkable, abortion was illegal and abuse at the hands of nuns and priests was secret. Pope Francis will visit next month.
Cardinal says deacons’ life of action, charity, service models Jesus’ life
Speaking at the 2018 National Diaconate Congress in New Orleans July 22-26, Cardinal Tobin said the diaconate is absolutely crucial to the church's life.