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Some Philippine bishops react after Duterte calls God ‘stupid’
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has been at odds with church leaders who criticized his administration's policies, questioned the Christian concept of "original sin."
‘Dreamers’ speaking up about their needs, concerns during encuentro
The encuentro process has opened up a space for dialogue for many immigrants to give voice to their struggles, concerns, hopes and dreams in regard to immigration issues.
Agreement with USAID expands reach of Malteser International Americas
The agreement will let Malteser International expand its reach of aid and refugee services in the 25 countries it serves, including Mexico, Haiti, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Colombia, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, Syria, Ukraine and Philippines.
Pope Francis: Support life at all stages, avoid ‘dirty work of death’
Behind the indifference toward human life lies a contagious illness that blinds people to the lives, challenges and struggles of others, Pope Francis said.
Ex-Vatican diplomat found guilty of distributing child porn
Judge Giuseppe Della Torre, head of the tribunal of the Vatican City State, delivered the verdict June 23, and sentenced Msgr. Carlo Alberto Capella to five years in prison and fined him 5,000 euro ($5,833).
Justice Department brings sanctuary cities to Supreme Court
Sanctuary cities have been getting their day in court and might get their day in a bigger court if the Justice Department gets its wish.
Plowshares activists motivated to witness to God’s call for peace
Entering a military base without authorization in the dark of night to symbolically dismantle nuclear warheads is not an act most people ever consider.
Nuns’ killer gets life sentences for plea, forgiveness from their families
Rodney Earl Sanders pleaded guilty to murdering Sister Margaret Held and Sister Paula Merrill after he entered the home they shared uninvited.
Pope: Bishops, clergy in Middle East must not fall into sin of opulence
Although the sin of war committed by nations has caused great suffering to Christians in the Middle East, the Catholic Church must bear in mind its own sins, Pope Francis said.
Travel ball, fatigue, senior week lead reasons for early tourney exit
The Catholic League team is often favored to win the Carpenter Cup. But this year the all-star baseball team lost in the first round. Many top players didn't show up, owing to the hyper busy lives of today's teenagers.