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Catholic church in New Orleans is emergency shelter during Hurricane Ida
St. Francis Xavier opened its doors to 34 local residents, despite losing its own electrical power during the devastating storm,
Catholic Medical Association joins lawsuit over HHS ‘transgender mandate’
The action challenges the Biden administration's mandate that doctors and hospitals perform gender-transition procedures despite moral or medical objections.
‘Abandoned Afghans’ are brothers, sisters to be welcomed, says ministry director
As the U.S. exit from Afghanistan prompts a humanitarian crisis, those seeking safety should be welcomed "as brothers and sisters," said Sister Gertude Borres, director of the Office for Pastoral Care for Migrants and Refugees.
Junior Dakota Fanelli already setting sights on softball season
Sure, it's seven months away, but the way Archbishop Wood's season ended in heartbreaking fashion is inspiring their standout pitcher/hitter to keep working and praying hard, as always.
Catholic Charities CEO fears impact of expected rental evictions
A national eviction moratorium that protected millions of Americans who have fallen behind on rent payments is unconstitutional, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled. Diocesan Catholic Charities agencies may see more people seeking assistance.
Young Catholic Professionals get down to business of bringing faith to workplace
Archbishop Nelson Pérez officially unveiled the national organization's new Philadelphia chapter at an Aug. 21 Mass, saying he "expects great things" of young adults who "have a lot to give."
Aid group fears for 400 employees in Afghanistan
Roots of Peace, based near San Francisco, has helped Afghans to plant over 5 million trees, created 100,000 jobs and facilitated exports of fruits, nuts and spices to new markets.
Protect human dignity from high-tech threats, pope tells Catholic lawmakers
Technology and the problems of child pornography, cyber attacks and fake news cannot be left "to market forces alone without suitable guidelines" provided by public authorities "guided by a sense of social responsibility."
As Afghanistan convulses, Catholic groups help refugees in U.S.
Even after a deadly terrorist attack at the Kabul airport Aug. 26, thousands of Afghan refugees continue to flee the country. Catholics are encouraged to help resettle them in the U.S. because "this is what our church does."
Vaccine mandates prompt bishops to discern appropriate action
The rise in coronavirus vaccine mandates around the country, including in Catholic communities, has prompted interest in a vaccine exemption letter. Dioceses have come down on both sides of the religious exemption question.