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Amid Iraqi suffering, Chaldean Catholics urged to keep focus on Jesus
Standing in the sanctuary of Mother of God Chaldean Cathedral, flanked by an empty cross and two ominous red symbols, Chaldean Bishop Francis Kalabat led more than 1,000 people Aug. 1 in an earnest prayer for peace and a plea for help.
U.S. Chaldeans decry ‘genocide’ of Iraqi Christians, rally for aid
Shouting slogans such as "Obama, Obama, where are you? Iraqi Christians need you!" and "Stop the violence in Iraq!" about 150 protesters marched through the streets of downtown Detroit Aug. 1 to call awareness to the violent persecution of Christians in their native land.
Congress recesses without funds for migrant surge; actions ramp up
Members of Congress left Washington for their summer recess without approving funding to help manage the surge of unaccompanied minors and families that has been taxing the resources of federal agencies.
To live poverty, learn finance, Vatican tells religious
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Taking a vow of poverty should not mean living in ignorance of the economic realities of community life, Vatican officials wrote in a letter to members of religious communities.
After court strikes down buffer zone, Massachusetts approves new law
Attorneys for pro-lifers in Massachusetts have decided not to do anything yet about the new buffer zone law around abortion facilities that Gov. Deval Patrick signed July 30. A pro-life group called the law "punitive, unnecessary, misdirected and vindictive."
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church closes in West Philadelphia
The church built in 1887 had been a worship site of St. Cyprian Parish since last year, and became a prohibitively expensive building to maintain. Rather than jeopardize St. Cyprian, Archbishop Chaput accepted the request of the pastor and parishioners to close the site.
CRS official: Gaza a ‘complete catastrophe’ on ‘brink of collapse’
A top Catholic charity official described Gaza as a "complete catastrophe" after nearly four weeks of fighting between Israel and the Palestinian militant Hamas.
Bill would protect faith-based adoption agencies against discrimination
Two lawmakers July 30 introduced a measure they say is needed to protect faith-based agencies that provide adoption and foster care services from discrimination based on their religious beliefs.
On eve of pope’s visit, Americans in South Korea build Catholic faith
Maryknoll Sister Jean Maloney first arrived in South Korea to work as a nurse after the Korean War ended more than 50 years ago.
Scandals causing more Germans to leave Catholic Church, cardinal says
A German cardinal warned that the number of Catholics leaving his country's church is "alarmingly high" and urged an end to "scandals and vexations" involving clergy.