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Immigrant advocates from faith organizations hail TPS extension for Yemen
Yemenis in the U.S. will now have protected status through March 3, 2023 due to "worsening humanitarian and economic conditions" in their homeland, the Department of Homeland Security announced July 6.
Citing canon law norms, La Crosse, Wis., bishop removes ‘divisive’ pastor
On July 9, Bishop William P. Callahan removed Father James Altman, who has stirred controversy for criticizing Catholic Democrats from the pulpit over the political party's support for legal abortion.
Persecution worsens for Christians in post-coup Myanmar, experts say
Religious and ethnic minorities in the predominantly Buddhist nation are facing increased oppression under the junta that overthrew the civilian government on Feb. 1, experts said during an online forum.
Congolese cardinal, peace activist and biblical scholar, dies at 81
Congolese Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya, retired archbishop of Kinshasa, passed away July 11 near Paris where he had been rushed five days earlier for medical care.
Scottish bishops welcome idea of pope visiting for climate conference
The bishops said in a recent statement they hope to meet with Pope Francis during the Nov. 1-2 COP26 Conference in Glasgow.
Hundreds gather outside hospital to greet recovering pope
In his first public appearance a week after intestinal surgery, Pope Francis addressed well-wishers with prayer, concern for the sick and calls for universal health care.
Pope to remain in hospital ‘a few more days,’ Vatican says
Following colon surgery on July 4, Pope Francis will complete his recovery while remaining at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he is addressing pilgrims and visiting fellow patients.
Couple heads back to the altar, this time as Franciscans
After years of marriage, Frank and Betty Coyle of Holy Innocents Parish recently professed to live as Secular Franciscans, promising to bring Christ to others by working for peace, justice and the care of creation.
N.J. cardinal asks Catholics to sign petition to Congress on Hyde Amendment
Taxpayer-funded abortion "represents a failure to recognize the sanctity of human life," said Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark to parishioners, seeking their help to retain the long-standing bipartisan prohibition in the federal budget.
Quo Vadis camp helps young men hear the Lord’s call
In its 13th year and offered in person again after last year's virtual experience, the week-long camp's activities help high school-age men deepen their spirituality while building the leadership of seminarians.