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Bishop says Trump proposals do not reflect U.S. immigrant tradition
The Trump administration's newly released immigration policy proposals "do not provide the way forward for comprehensive immigration reform rooted in respect for human life and dignity, and for the security of our citizens," said Bishop Joe S. Vasquez of Austin, Texas.
Variety of Catholic rites in India is not threat to unity, pope says
Catholics in India have drawn support from and expressed their faith through the liturgies, traditions and spiritualities of three different rites; Pope Francis said it is time that all of them, no matter where they live in the country, have their own bishops.
Syriac Catholic bishops lament threat to presence in Middle East
Conflicts in Syria and Iraq, disturbances in the Holy Land and the tragedies of Christians in Egypt are forcing "displacement and uprooting from the land" among Christians, even as signs of stabilization are emerging.
Catholics voice concern about efforts to dismantle Clean Power Plan
An Environmental Protection Agency decision to roll back an Obama-era regulation to curb carbon dioxide emissions from power plants met with disapproval from Catholic organizations, who said people's health and the environment would be harmed.
Venezuelans with HIV make tough choices as medicine becomes scarce
The San Luis Home Foundation offers lodging to mothers and children with HIV who live outside of the capital and travel to the city for medical treatment.
Vatican bank launches legal action in Malta over major investment loss
The bank, formally known as the Institute for the Works of Religion, recently turned to judges in Malta to start civil action "against various third parties deemed liable of having caused significant damages" regarding "certain investment transactions in which it participated."
Pope recognizes martyrdom of Franciscans killed in Guatemala
Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of nine men and women, including a Franciscan priest who championed the land rights of farmers in Guatemala.
Vatican releases pope’s schedule for visit to Myanmar, Bangladesh
Pope Francis' trip to Myanmar and Bangladesh will offer moments to recognize each nation's struggle for independence, underline interreligious respect and encourage the local minority Catholic communities.
Faith practices of millennials studied by church fundraisers
From church giving (no cash or checks) to Facebook usage (posts need a response), young Catholics have lifestyles that must be understood by the church. Some 1,100 stewardship leaders recently examined this digital native generation.
Sisters needed new wheels, so donors stepped up for a van
The Little Sisters of the Poor rely on donations for the elderly they serve, and the old van needed to pick up donated food was dying. So Knights of Columbus rallied generous souls and raised the needed money.