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Embrace trust in a thirsting, divided world, pastor urges congress
A pastor from Washington urged attendees at the 2017 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress to embrace God's trust in times of political division and turmoil, such as the nation and the world currently are experiencing.
Catholics called to stand against ‘alt-right’ views but seek dialogue
For the truth to win out "we must engage these folks" and the wrong approach is to think that we're "better than" they are, even if they hold views that may be difficult to hear, said Christopher Hale, executive director of Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good.
Faith can’t grow without temptation, pope tells Rome priests
How faith develops in "a man, in a priest" despite his flaws can be seen in St. Peter, the pope said March 2 as he led a meditation with diocesan and religious clergy.
Papal academies: Bigger threat to planet is greed, not population growth
Increasing threats against biodiversity, unsustainable use of the earth's resources and accelerated extinction rates are driven more by overconsumption and unjust wealth distribution than by the number of people on the planet, a Vatican workshop concluded.
Dutch church leaders speak out against populist shift
Dutch church leaders have signed a petition against the "exploitation of Christianity" by populist politicians in upcoming elections, as the Catholic bishops' conference urged voters to back parties "contributing to the common good."
Understanding Islam: Pontifical institute fosters study, dialogue
Since 1926, the Missionaries of Africa have sponsored the Pontifical Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies, preparing students to live and minister in the Muslim world, promoting dialogue and mutual respect.
In Lent message, California bishops urge easing current ‘climate of fear’
The California Catholic Conference in a Lent message said "it is long past time for our leaders to stop allowing this issue to be used for political advantage and set themselves to the task of fixing our broken immigration system."
Archbishop in pastoral calls on Catholics to ‘show forth image of God’
The letter is a 16,000-word meditation on human nature, which the archbishop maintains can only be understood in relation to God.
For next version of refugee ban, waiting is hardest part, say advocates
Catholic immigration advocates are on tenterhooks waiting for a revised executive order, the issuance of which has been long promised but slow in coming.
Lent Program: The Ways of Mercy According to Luke
Cranaleith Spiritual Center will be hosting this Lenten event in early April.