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Cardinal Dolan denounces Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric
In an op-ed piece in the New York Daily News, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York took issue with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump without explicitly naming him.
Catholic Appalachian group asks bishops to be strident on ‘Laudato Si”
The Catholic Committee of Appalachia urged 26 bishops to engage Catholics in the pews, the mining industry and elected officials on the pope's encyclical on the environment.
Federal judge orders release of detained immigrant families
Advocates for the thousands of families being held in compounds hailed the July 24 ruling and said it should mean the stop to locking up families while they pursue legal protection from deportation.
Ukrainian bishop warns of mass starvation, flight of millions
A Ukrainian bishop said a Russian-backed separatist rebellion has plunged his country into crisis, and "millions of refugees" could soon head for Europe to escape starvation.
Congress limits number allowed to hear papal address
House members voted July 28 to limit the number of people allowed in the House Chamber Sept. 24 when Pope Francis addresses a joint meeting of Congress.
Papal parenting guide: Francis gives a how-to for families
Pope Francis knows the family is made up of real people living in the real world, and ahead of the world Synod of Bishops on the family this fall, he has been offering guidance in what actually needs to be done.
Phila. prisoners will hear pope’s message of mercy
Judging by past practice, Pope Francis will speak of forgiveness and faith when he visits Curran-Fromhold prison on Sept. 27. Such visits have been a priority since he was an archbishop.
Taking the train to see the pope? Good luck
After its website buckled under the demand for one-day passes for the Sept. 26-27 visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia, SEPTA rolled out a random lottery to get the passes starting Monday, Aug. 3.
New Gallup poll shows pope’s favorability drops among Americans
A new Gallup poll shows that the favorability rating for the pontiff among U.S. respondents is now about 59 percent, down from 76 percent in early 2014 and close to the 58 percent rating Americans gave him when he was elected pope in March 2013.
Catholic officials, others react to Boy Scouts’ decision to allow openly gay leaders
The Boy Scouts' decision does not affect decisions about leaders made by local troops and councils and also permits religiously chartered Scout troops to choose leaders whose values are consistent with those of the sponsoring faith.