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Global refugee crisis is complex, says head of Caritas Internationalis
Many Western nations forget that their countries were built on migrants, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila, Philippines, said during a visit to Lebanon
‘Amoris Laetitia’ not up for personal interpretation, cardinal says
The Vatican's doctrinal chief said some bishops are interpreting Pope Francis' document on marriage and family in a way that is not in accordance with Catholic doctrine.
Protesters gather at airport over refugee ban, greet arriving travelers
Reports that immigrants were being detained in airports around the country without access to legal representation caused lawyers, translators and supporters to flock to Dulles in the days following the temporary refugee ban.
Bishops say refugee ban raises deep concerns over religious freedom
While recognizing the U.S. government "has a duty to protect the security of its people," the chairmen of three U.S. bishops' committees sought respect for religious liberty for Muslims and Christians and protection for those fleeing persecution.
Judge Neil Gorsuch nominated to fill Supreme Court vacancy
President Donald Trump nominated the federal judge to fill the seat on the high court since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia last February. In his 2009 book, Gorsuch argued against legalizing assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Heads of U.S. bishops’ urge welcome of Middle East refugees
Saying they did not want to enter the political arena, the president and vice president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said Christians' actions "must remind people of Jesus,” and for people suffering rejection and abandonment, "we will lift our voice on their behalf."
St. Jude’s families learn charity is more than giving money
Parishioners of the Chalfont parish keep surpassing their goal for the Catholic Charities Appeal. One reason may be because families visit and work at social outreach agencies of the church, with eye-opening results for the donors.
It’s Catholic Schools Week in the Philadelphia Archdiocese
See some of the numerous events at schools each day this week coinciding with the national observance which shows how Catholic schools are "Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.”
Join in prayers for repose of Bishop Martin Lohmuller
All are welcome to the cathedral on Wednesday, Feb. 1 for the funeral rites of the bishop who died last week, or to view the Mass via live streaming video. Use our worship booklet to participate in the prayers.
Trump action halts refugee families’ resettlement in Charlotte Diocese
It's not known yet exactly what will happen to the Syrian family of three and the Somali family of four who were expected to arrive Jan. 30-31, said Susan Jassan, interim director of the Refugee Resettlement Office.