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Along the border: Agent has keen eye for signs of people on move
Border Patrol Agent Bryan Flowers has a keen eye for spotting signs of people on the move. He can make out fresh footprints in the dry desert sand and easily spot newly discarded water bottles, backpacks or clothing.
Humanity at the heart of immigration crisis, say faith leaders
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- While hundreds of children and families continued crossing the U.S.-Mexico border daily, a group of diverse religious leaders remained focused on the plight that immigrants are forced to face after they arrive in the country illegally.
Catholic agencies study Obama order on government contract employment
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Catholic agencies were studying President Barack Obama's executive order that expands the prohibition on employment discrimination to include sexual orientation and gender by the federal government and nonprofit agencies and corporations that receive federal contracts.
Archbishop says neither church nor courts can change nature of marriage
MIAMI (CNS) -- A Florida county judge's ruling that same-sex couples have a right to marry "represents another salvo in the 'culture wars' that ultimately seek to redefine the institution of marriage as solely for adult gratification," said Miami's archbishop.
With passion for projects, Franciscan works to give Hondurans options
JUTICALPA, Honduras (CNS) -- Franciscan Father Alberto Gauci's field of dreams unfolds in a remote corner of Central America, far from the limelight of the recently concluded World Cup.
French Catholic leaders condemn anti-Jewish violence
PARIS (CNS) -- France's Catholic leaders condemned anti-Jewish violence in Paris by rioters protesting Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip.
Holy Land tour operators scramble to help pilgrims after flight ban
JERUSALEM (CNS) -- With most international airlines canceling their flights into Israel's Ben Gurion airport after several Hamas missiles were launched toward the area July 22, Anton Mousallam has only three words on his mind: cancellation, cancellation, cancellation.
In neighboring African countries, U.S. bishop sees hope, despite trauma
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNS) -- Among almost a million people displaced from their homes through conflict in the Central African Republic are 9,000 people who have found refuge at a seminary in the capital, Bangui.
Jerusalem patriarch: Don’t punish all Gaza Palestinians because of Hamas
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- It is impossible for Israeli military to target Hamas missiles without hitting civilians in the Gaza Strip, said Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal of Jerusalem.
Courage speaker traces roots of today’s sexual expression
Helen Alvare believes in taking Pope Francis at his word, in meeting people where they are and proposing the church as a healer. She sees the wisdom of sharing with people her own brokenness and struggles.