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In Jordan, Syrian refugees accepted by U.S. frustrated with Trump action
More than 27,000 Syrian refugees from 11 Middle Eastern host countries were under consideration for resettlement to the U.S. and in various stages of the approval process at the time of Trump's action.
Trump’s ban of refugees ignites firestorm, but also gains support
UPDATED - The largest response came from more than 2,000 religious leaders representing the Interfaith Immigration Coalition who objected to the action in a letter to the president and members of Congress.
Speaker sees ‘bravery, strength, character’ in youth standing up for life
Before going to the National Mall to participate in the 44th annual March for Life, nearly 18,000 youth from around the country filled the Verizon Center arena Jan. 27 for the rally and Mass for Life sponsored by the Archdiocese of Washington.
Events around country remember unborn during Roe anniversary
Prayer vigils, special Masses and rallies marked the 44th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion.
Iraqi Christian leader visiting Mosul sees little future for Christians
As some residents of the city of Mosul celebrate their new freedom from the Islamic State group, an Iraqi Christian leader who visited the war-torn city said Christian residents are unlikely to return.
Initiative helps Texas Catholic school survive, draw more Latino students
St. Catherine participated in Catholic Extension's Catholic Schools Sustainability Initiative, and enrollment has now been maintained over the past two years, despite several families moving out of the area.
Marchers from Philadelphia witness to life in Washington
About 3,000 people took buses and other means to join the tens (or hundreds) of thousands of others in the capital Jan. 27 for the 44th annual March for Life. Many locals found the event upbeat and energized.
Bishop Lohmuller: A long, rich life in service to the church
At his death last week at 97, the retired bishop was the oldest in the U.S. and longest serving priest in Philadelphia. "His purpose in life was to serve the church,” said a friend. Read his full obituary ahead of the funeral on Wednesday.
Religious, political leaders condemn shooting at Quebec mosque
UPDATED - Vigils were scheduled Jan. 30 in Quebec City and Montreal, the evening after two men entered the Quebec Islamic Cultural Center and opened fire, killing at least six men who were praying and injuring 19 more.
Iraqi patriarch: Fast track for Christian refugees will fuel tensions
"Every reception policy that discriminates (between) the persecuted and suffering on religious grounds ultimately harms the Christians of the East" and would be "a trap for Christians in the Middle East," said Patriarch Louis Sako of Baghdad.