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U.S. Supreme Court says travel ban exemption can include grandparents
Refugees from six majority-Muslim countries may be banned from entering the U.S. unless those refugees had "bona fide" relationships. President Trump also set a 50,000 refugee cap for 2017, down from 110,000.
Jerusalem Christian leaders concerned with increased tension in Old City
The heads of Jerusalem's Christian churches expressed "serious concern" over an escalation in tensions in Jerusalem's Old City as hostilities remained high following the mid-July shooting deaths of two Israeli policemen and three gunmen on the Al-Aqsa mosque compound.
St. Joseph’s U receives $50 million gift from loyal alum
James Maguire, class of 1958, and his wife gave the largest donation in St. Joseph's history. The gift will support scholarships, education for Catholic school teachers and a program to study the insurance field.
Dewane: Budget ‘moral document’; House bill puts poor in ‘real jeopardy’
The U.S. House budget resolution "will place millions of poor and vulnerable people in real jeopardy" because it reduces deficits "through cuts for human needs" and by trying to slash taxes at the same time, said Bishop Frank J. Dewane.
Church in Colombia a ‘prophetic voice’ for peace, priest says
The Catholic Church in Colombia not only has taken an active role in peace negotiations between the government and guerrilla groups, but also has remained close with countless innocents caught in the crossfire.
Pope’s visit to Colombia will highlight inequality in Latin America
When Pope Francis visits Cartagena in September, he will take his message of mercy and reconciliation to the streets where St. Peter Claver ministered to slaves and where racism persists.
U.S. bishops call for permanent protection for young migrants
UPDATED - The chair of the migration committee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops urged the Trump administration to "ensure permanent protection" for youth who were brought to the U.S. as minors without legal documentation.
Migrant advocates show support for border bishop’s call for solidarity
Migrant advocates from around the U.S. got behind a July 18 pastoral letter issued by the bishop of the Diocese of El Paso calling for a stop to militarization along the border with Mexico and showing compassion for migrants.
Mayan Catholics meet to celebrate ‘our uniqueness,’ says ministry leader
Members of the Mayan Catholic diaspora now living all across the United States came together at a conference in Cookeville to celebrate their native culture and Catholic spirituality.
David Ripsom believes in the product he leads: Catholic Charities
The incoming lay leader for the appeal is a convert to Catholicism who over time increased his donations and his service to St. Cornelius Parish, Chadds Ford. Now he offers his leadership talents to the archdiocese.