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Archbishop calls for bishops’ racism statement given election tension
UPDATED - Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Atlanta said communities that were disrupted by violence and riots after the police shootings, prompting a calling for healing from the church, are now seeing recent and highly public reactions to tensions brought about by the election results.
Religious liberty key part of church ministry, chairman tells fellow bishops
All U.S. bishops are required to speak out for religious freedom for all people of faith whose beliefs are compromised, said Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore.
Much-loved priest’s last public act was celebrating Mass
Father Engelbert Michel, 77, died after celebrating a funeral Mass at St. Christopher Church where he was senior priest. Having led two parishes as pastor, he was fluent in English, German and Spanish.
As Trump talks deportation, bishop sends message on immigrants’ dignity
Bishop Elizondo asked for the protection of the family unit, as "the cornerstone of society," and asked that the new administration recognize the contributions of refugees and immigrants "to the overall prosperity and well-being of our nation."
Veterans cook up new careers with help of Catholic Charities cafe
For a select number of young adult refugees and a growing number of veterans, The Refuge has served as a solid steppingstone to meaningful employment.
Pope: Christians persevere in times of trouble, ignore doomsayers
People who follow Christ do not listen to "prophets of doom," silly horoscopes or sermons that frighten and divide people, Pope Francis said.
No one is excluded from God’s mercy, pope says
"Whoever I find at my job (or) in my neighborhood is a person to love as God loves," he said. "This is inclusion."
Mexican priest kidnapped, found alive with signs of torture
Father Jose Luis Sanchez Ruiz, pastor of Twelve Apostles parish in Catemaco was reported missing Nov. 11, sparking unrest and the ransacking and burning of the city hall by residents impatient with the police response.
Big lessons to be learned from small actions, departing USCCB head says
Archbishop Kurtz noted different encounters he had during his three-year tenure as president, each with a lesson learned.
Four cardinals ask pope to clarify teaching on Communion for divorced
"Even within the episcopal college, there are contrasting interpretations of Chapter 8 of 'Amoris Laetitia,'" the chapter dealing with ministry to the divorced in his exhortation on the family.