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Pope to diplomats: World peace depends on right to life, disarmament
Because everyone has a right to life, liberty and personal security, nations must find nonviolent solutions to conflict and difficulties, Pope Francis said.
Mercy sisters embark on solidarity week with immigrants via social media
In a strongly worded message prior to National Migration Week Jan.7-13, the president of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas expressed solidarity with migrants and called on others to stop "blaming migrants and fanning anti-immigrant sentiment that divides our nation."
Churches no longer exempt from FEMA disaster aid
This change is not just for damage caused in future disasters but also affects claims made by churches last year from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma because it can be applied retroactively to claims made "on or after Aug. 23, 2017."
Many shooters have the hot hand in Catholic League gyms
John Knebels reviews the early-season boys basketball action, featuring high-scoring performances, some lopsided outcomes and a sparkling winning percentage against non-league foes.
Pope visits sick children on eve of Epiphany
On the eve of Epiphany, when most Italian children wake up to find gifts and candy, Pope Francis visited a pediatric hospital outside Rome.
FCC internet policy shift stirs uncertainty — and likely lawsuits
Later in January, once the new rules go into effect, look for lawsuits, hearings and bills to reverse the FCC's new policy.
Pope to teachers: Help kids live with care for all of creation
A lifestyle that is environmentally ethical cannot be "schizophrenic" -- for example, by showing more care for animals and forests, than for the plight of people, Pope Francis said.
Vatican issues updated schedule for pope’s trip to Chile, Peru
The following is the schedule for the pope's trip as updated Dec. 11 by the Vatican.
In op-ed, border bishop pleads for TPS leniency for sake of children
In a Jan. 2 opinion piece, Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, said he worries for families in which some members are U.S. citizens and others have a less permanent immigration status.
Arctic plunge challenges charitable agencies to keep people warm
The brutally cold weather covering the eastern two-thirds of the country at the start of 2018 kept Catholic agencies scurrying to find ways to make sure no one was left without warm shelter and hot meals.