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Amid fears, unauthorized immigrants ask church for spiritual, legal help

In a time of personal crisis, immigrants in the country without documents are turning in large numbers to their church for spiritual counsel and practical legal assistance through Catholic Charities.

With passage in House, Philippines poised to reinstate death penalty

UPDATED - Throughout its history, the Philippines has imposed and suspended the death penalty, and the church has consistently opposed it.

God’s voice is heard through humility, Franciscan tells pope, Curia

Humility is needed in order to recognize the voice of God in others, especially those who are perceived to be weak or subject to prejudice, a Franciscan friar told Pope Francis and members of the Roman Curia during their Lenten retreat.

Pope names St. Louis vicar general as auxiliary bishop of archdiocese

UPDATED - Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Mark S. Rivituso, vicar general of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, to be an auxiliary bishop for St. Louis.

Catholic men urged ‘into the breach’ to battle evil, fight for truth

In its 20th year, Catholic Men for Jesus Christ brings men together to support and challenge each other in their faith journeys. This year's theme came from an apostolic exhortation by Bishop Thomas J. Olmstead of Phoenix, "Into the Breach."

U.S. Catholic, Lutheran bishops mark 500th anniversary of Reformation

The service took place at the Lutheran Center during a joint meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Committee for Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations.

Cardinal Bertello returns to Ghana to help mark independence anniversary

Cardinal Giuseppe Bertello, president of the commission governing Vatican City State, served as papal envoy for the early March celebrations that also marked 40 years of diplomatic relations between the Vatican and Ghana.

Immigrant advocates concerned about ‘Dreamer’ apprehended by ICE

Nathan Elmore, a partner in the firm representing her, said Daniela Vargas' case is complicated, but he knows ICE has discretion in its cases and he hopes agents will exercise it.

California Catholic high school makes millions from Snapchat investment

The idea for investing in the messaging app that sends photos and videos which disappear after viewing, came from a school parent, Barry Eggers, who also happens to be a venture capitalist.

Minnesota diocese files to reorganize under U.S. Bankruptcy Code

The legal step was "the fairest way to resolve sexual abuse claims while allowing the church to continue its essential work of serving people in our local communities," Bishop LeVoir said in a statement.