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Catholic groups condemn ruling that limits some asylum seekers
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said that U.S. asylum laws cannot be used to remedy "all misfortune."
AMA delegates OK continued review of group’s assisted suicide policy
The American Medical Association House of Delegates voted 314-243 not to affirm the report of the organization's Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs to maintain the AMA's long-held opposition to assisted suicide.
Interfaith leaders in Trinidad express unity on traditional marriage
Claiming to jointly represent almost 90 percent of Trinidad and Tobago's population, in a June 11 news conference they also stated their intent to make two proposals to the Trinidad and Tobago government.
Encuentro priorities to help shape Hispanic ministry for years to come
Nearly 200 Hispanic ministry leaders from 13 dioceses in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin gathered at the University of Notre Dame for their Region VII encuentro, held June 8-10.
Church praised for proactive response on abuse but warned of complacency
Francesco Cesareo, chairman of the National Review Board, shared that view with diocesan safe environment and victims' assistance coordinators attending the Child and Youth Protection Catholic Leadership Conference.
Papal diplomat says U.S.-North Korea summit brings hope for peace
Talks between the leaders of the United States and North Korea are "truly historic" and bring hope for the start of a new era of peace, said Pope Francis' ambassador to Korea.
How Catholic schools foster self-discipline offers lessons, says study
A new study conducted by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute found that children in Catholic schools are less disruptive and have more self-control than their peers in non-Catholic or public schools.
Public-private initiative helps over 9,000 people get free health care
Over the course of nine days in May, more than 9,000 patients received free medical, dental, ophthalmological and/or veterinary care as part of Operation Empower Health -- Greater Savannah.
Philippine priest killed while preparing for Mass
Police said Father Richmond Villaflor Nilo of Cabanatuan Diocese was shot while he was putting on his alb. At least three shots were fired through the chapel's window.
New York court again rules archbishop’s remains may be moved to Peoria
The Diocese of Peoria has reacted with "great joy" to a decision by a New York court in favor of Joan Sheen Cunningham's petition to have the remains of her uncle, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, moved from New York City to Peoria.