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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.
Evangelization at the margins drives USCCB convocation planning
This summer's convocation of American Catholic leaders will give the 3,000 participants a better understanding of what it means to be missionary disciples who evangelize in every facet of their lives.
Trump signs new executive order on refugees, excludes Iraq from ban
Iraq had been one of seven nations in the original order, issued Jan. 27 but the implementation of which was blocked in the courts. The new order will not take effect until March 16.
Cardinal: Alleged Vatican resistance to child protection a ‘cliche’
Cardinal Muller responded to complaints made by Marie Collins, who resigned her post on the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors March 1, citing what she described as resistance coming from Vatican offices against implementing recommendations.
Parishes, online tools, quiet times can take Lenten prayer up a notch
Those who can't make it to church can tap into tools for prayer right on their computers or smartphones with everything from virtual Stations of the Cross to apps that track spiritual activities or offer help on preparing for confession, praying the rosary or reading the Bible.
Parish on Mexico-Guatemala border prepares for new wave of asylum seekers
Parishioners at the Santo Nino de Atocha parish in this town on the Mexico-Guatemala border opened their church and homes to refugees fleeing civil war in Guatemala. Three decades later, they're preparing for another influx of asylum seekers.