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Philippine cardinal challenges Asians to become church of the poor
Cardinal Orlando Quevedo of Cotabato, Philippines, said Jesus "strikes at the natural upward mobility of humankind ... and goes down to the downtrodden, walks among them, lives with them, takes up their burdens, calls them his friends.
Judge says same-sex marriage ruling doesn’t apply to Puerto Rico
"The court concludes that the fundamental right to marry, as recognized by the Supreme Court in Obergefell, has not been incorporated to the juridical reality of Puerto Rico," concluded the ruling signed by U.S. District Judge Juan M. Perez Gimenez.
Oregon priest known for calligraphy dies; had taught art to Steve Jobs
"I do things that inspire me in the hope that they may inspire someone else," the priest told the Catholic Sentinel in 2011.
Charity urges better protection for Christian refugees in Germany
"We've heard much about the nasty treatment of Christians, and we're compiling a report to push politicians into action," said Rachel Marsuk, a spokesman for the Netherlands-based Open Doors International.
Pope approves new financial regulations for sainthood causes
In his book "Merchants in the Temple," Gianluigi Nuzzi claimed the Congregation for Saints' Causes was among the most reluctant Vatican offices to cooperate with the papally appointed commission and needed immediate action to promote transparency and honesty.
Germantown forum discusses the wounds of racism
More than 100 people from 14 archdiocesan parishes met at the Miraculous Medal Shrine to discuss candidly their experiences of racial discrimination in the church, and their inspiration for remaining Catholic.
Catholic silence on involvement in Middle East called ‘massive failure’
"What is troubling," said San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy, "is all three recent popes were clearly opposed to the wars, yet at no level in the Catholic community was there any major opposition or sustained witness."
Pastors find options to help coax people back to sacrament of reconciliation
"If you go to a holy Mass and you want to receive (the Eucharist) and you know there is a sin that prevents you from receiving holy Communion, we make it available before holy Mass so the person actually can receive."
Students’ speaking invitation to Planned Parenthood CEO draws criticism
In a statement, the archdiocese said the issue is not about free speech because "lacking in this choice by the student group is any reflection of what should be an environment of morality, ethics and human decency that one expects on a campus that asserts its Jesuit and Catholic history and identity."
USCCB, other faith groups file Supreme Court brief in immigration case
Immigration guidelines that defer the deportation of millions of people provide "substantial humanitarian benefits" and should be permitted to stand, said the brief filed by the U.S. bishops and 24 other faith-based organizations.