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With numbers growing in U.S., more Hispanics involved in church, community
Representing almost 19% of the country's population, Hispanics are increasingly active in the Catholic Church in the U.S., and pastoral leaders are expanding their outreach to them.
Kidnapping in Haiti prompts worries about other church workers’ safety
Following the Oct. 16 capture of 17 Ohio-based missionaries, charities and religious groups are evaluating how they can remain safe while delivering humanitarian aid in one of the world's poorest and most violent nations.
Panelists urge Catholics to discuss death penalty at parish level
During an Oct. 19 online forum, Sister Helen Prejean and other advocates called for increased pastoral discussions on how capital punishment goes against church teaching.
Denver archbishop condemns anti-religious vandalism, prays for healing
In an Oct. 20 statement, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila Oct. 20 called for an end to attacks on northern Colorado churches and other religious buildings, while hoping "God's love will be known by anyone who feels compelled to commit these acts."
Cardinal Dolan invites faithful to join pope on synodal path to Jesus
The two-year synod, marked by prayer, listening and discernment, is "an examination of conscience on how we as a church are living up to the model" given by Christ, said the cardinal.
Multifaceted approach needed to combat, end sex trafficking, says speaker
Poverty, addiction and market demand are all factors in sexual exploitation that affects some 4.5 million globally, said Joyce McCauley-Benner, an advocate for victims and herself a rape survivor.
Texas urges Supreme Court to let state’s abortion law stand
State officials also advised the court not to fast-track abortion providers' challenge to the law that bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Changes in clergy assignments announced
Archbishop Nelson Perez announced additional assignments for two archdiocesan priests Oct. 21.
Local priest takes a step toward sainthood
At an Oct. 19 ceremony, the Philadelphia Archdiocese announced it will send the canonization cause of Augustinian Father Bill Atkinson -- the Catholic Church's first quadriplegic priest -- to the Vatican.
Lou Baldwin, Catholic journalist for 35 years, dies at 86
The husband, father of nine, journalist and gentleman known by Philadelphia Catholics for his bylines on The Catholic Standard and Times and CatholicPhilly.com, died Oct. 18 in Philadelphia. Funeral services are set for Oct. 23 at St. Christopher Church.