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Chaplains use faith, listening to help their flocks in summer of mistrust, fear
Many in the black community have voiced fear, as well as anger toward police. And police feel that "here are these people who hate us," said Father Landeza.
Group hopes its latest Tweetfest draws new people to pro-life movement
ProLife Youth has Tweetfests twice a year -- one in the summer and one in the winter. The events aim to show that contrary to what the media portrays, youth are pro-life.
Pope brings Latin American vision to universal mission of the church
The challenges and experiences of the church in Latin America figure heavily in Pope Francis' papacy, especially when it comes to making bishop appointments, addressing global issues and the pastoral care of the poor and the marginalized.
University of Notre Dame to start center at Catholic church in Dublin
A center the university will establish in Ireland will offer a haven for those seeking to reignite their faith, a debating ground for those who have questions and a magnet for non-Catholics who want to learn about the faith.
Anglican Church of Canada, citing counting error, reverses same-sex vote
In a turn of events, the Anglican Church of Canada said yes to a same-sex marriage proposal after a voting error was discovered.
U.S. House members in bipartisan vote pass Conscience Protection Act
The Conscience Protection Act would provide legal protection to doctors, nurses, hospitals and all health care providers who choose not to provide abortions as part of their health care practice.
Pope picks U.S. consultant Kim Daniels for communications body
Daniels was among 16 new members appointed by Pope Francis to the Vatican's Secretariat for Communications.
Scottish bishops urge Britain not to renew Trident weapons system
The British government must take "decisive and courageous steps" toward ridding the country of nuclear weapons, said the Catholic bishops of Scotland.
Symposium on church’s response to domestic abuse called historic
"None of us know of a national conference that responds to domestic abuse" like this, Sharon O'Brien told Catholic News Service.
Organizations combat trend toward moral acceptance of pornography
Gallup has asked Americans about pornography for the last five years, during which time it's found a consistent gradual shift toward more people accepting the practice and fewer disapproving.