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Hundreds mourn man killed during heroic act to protect fellow passengers
The morning after police in Portland arrested 14 demonstrators at dueling political protests, about 800 worshippers turned out in a unified show of support for a man whose heroic act transcended division.
Philippine religious superiors call for end to martial law in Mindanao
"The declaration of martial law is an extreme measure, and based on the reports we have received ... is a reaction disproportionate to the situation," said the statement issued June 6 by the influential organization.
High court sides with church-run hospitals, upholds retirement plans
The 8-0 decision allows the hospital systems to continue to maintain their retirement plans as nonprofit entities instead of having to put them on the same footing as those established by for-profit companies.
Hypocrisy kills the Christian community, pope says at morning Mass
"Hypocrisy is not the language of Jesus. Hypocrisy is not the language of Christians. A Christian cannot be a hypocrite and a hypocrite cannot be a Christian. This is very clear," he said.
All in Detroit Archdiocese ‘summoned’ to engage in new evangelization
In a landmark letter released on the vigil of Pentecost, Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron challenges each person, parish and institution in the Archdiocese of Detroit to undergo a "missionary conversion."
Hispanic students express fear, uncertainty amid immigration clampdown
Countless immigrants across the country live in a climate of fear sparked by actions in the new administration, including President Donald Trump's plan to build a U.S.-Mexico wall, his executive order on immigration enforcement and several highly public raids.
English archbishop offers prayers, sympathy for victims of London attack
"I want to thank the police, the other emergency services and members of the public who rushed to help the victims," said the archbishop, who serves as the vice president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales.
Crosier order files under Chapter 11 for bankruptcy reorganization
Since the clerical sexual abuse scandal erupted 15 years ago, several dioceses have filed for Chapter 11 to address abuse claims. The Crosiers community is only the second men's religious order to have sought bankruptcy protection.
President takes travel ban battle to U.S. Supreme Court — and Twitter
It's hard to say what impact the president's words -- and tweets -- will have on any decision by the high court, but he vented his frustrations against the courts calling them in tweets "slow and political."
Getting fit with Mary by combining rosary with stretches
People at SoulCore classes, offered by a Catholic woman in Fairmount, don't use yoga poses but instead stretching and strengthening exercises while praying the rosary.