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Catholics say diplomacy with North Korea, Iran needed to keep peace
UPDATED - The leaders of dozens of religious congregations said they were concerned by the president's recent threats to "totally destroy" North Korea and to withdraw the U.S. from the Iran accord because both actions would bring the world "to the brink of nuclear catastrophe."
Advocates find there’s little to like in White House immigration plan
The wide-ranging document calls for a major tightening of immigration laws; raising the standard of proof for asylum seekers; and limiting family members of current immigrants who can enter the country.
New saints inspire Christians to build peaceful world, bishop says
Martyrs from Mexico and Brazil, an Italian Capuchin priest and a Spanish priest will be canonized by Pope Francis at an Oct. 15 canonization ceremony.
Togo bishop condemns ‘indiscriminate brutality’ by security forces
Bishop Dominique Guigbile of Dapaong said he was saddened by the "blind violence" being carried out by Togolese against each other.
Bishop pleads for peace as Yemen crisis worsens
"Yemen has suffered internal conflicts for decades, but the civil war and intervention by Saudi Arabia and its allies have created a catastrophe," said Bishop Paul Hinder of the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia.
Vatican: Canada did not seek extradition for diplomat with porn charges
"No request for extradition has come from Canada and no trial has been set at the Vatican" for the diplomat, Msgr. Carlo Capella, who had been working in the United States, said Greg Burke, Vatican spokesman.
Missouri conference praised for ‘boldly’ embracing mission of advocacy
Pope Francis' diplomatic representative to the United States hailed the Missouri Catholic Conference as a shining example of missionary discipleship and the joyful proclamation of the Kingdom of God.
Mexican state plans 147-foot Our Lady of Guadalupe statue
State and municipal officials in the north-central state of Zacatecas have unveiled plans to build the world's biggest statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the national patroness -- hoping the giant image would increase tourist visits.
Iowa court upholds state’s requiring 72-hour waiting period for abortions
Polk County District Court Judge Jeffrey Farrell upheld the law, ruling that it is legal because it does not place an undue burden on a woman's constitutional right to abortion. However, this does not mean the law will be enforced immediately.
Catholic schools in Miami find room for Puerto Rican students
Miami Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools indicated that some 50 students from Puerto Rico had already been placed in Catholic elementary and secondary schools within the archdiocese and more enrollments are expected.