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Advocates expect to see more asylum seekers cross U.S.-Canadian border
Canada can expect to see more asylum seekers crossing its nearly 6,600-mile, mostly unguarded, border with the United States as enforcement toughens at the U.S.-Mexican border.
Even in dark times, never lose hope in God’s love, pope says
"No one can take this security from us. We must repeat it like a prayer: God loves me. I am sure that God loves me!" he said.
Respect indigenous peoples and their land, pope says
Having the "prior and informed consent" of the native communities who could be impacted by development projects is essential for "peaceful cooperation between governing authorities and indigenous peoples, overcoming confrontation and conflict," the pope said.
Italian organist performs with Syrian symphony, ‘passionate’ musicians
A famed Italian Catholic cathedral organist is believed to have been the first Western musician to perform in Syria since the start of the civil war nearly six years ago.
Convalidation ceremonies bring couples married civilly fully into church
In dioceses around the country, couples married civilly take part in such services to receive the sacrament of matrimony and be in full communion with the church.
People with mental health issues often seek out faith leaders for help
Religious leaders are the "trusted soldiers" people turn to when dealing with mental health issues, and their ability to identify God's presence in people's lives gives hope and strength to hurting members of the community.
Cardinal urges U.K. to review plan to limit unaccompanied child refugees
In a Feb. 12 statement, Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster said that in the eyes of many people, the government was "abandoning its statutory and moral duty to take effective action for the protection of vulnerable, unaccompanied child refugees."
Priest recovers from assault, asks for prayers for robber who harmed him
The priest, who goes by "Friar Ed," was assaulted by a teenager while walking in his St. Louis neighborhood the afternoon of Feb. 2. He'll face some surgery for a fractured bone.
Bishops seek food relief as Kenya declares drought area national disaster
The Kenyan government declared the country's drought a national disaster, three days after Catholic bishops requested such an action.
Phila. Catholics gave $228K to church in former Soviet lands
Catholics in 28 countries in Central and Eastern Europe benefited from last year's annual collection. The 2017 collection will be taken up on Ash Wednesday, March 1.