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As one immigration policy falls, bishop calls for end to another
The chairman of the U.S. Bishops' migration committee hailed the end of the "remain in Mexico" policy of the Trump administration while calling for reform of "our bogged down immigration system."
European Parliament calls access to abortion a human right
Despite strong criticism from European bishops and pro-life groups, members of the European Parliament adopted a report that says doctors or hospitals that object to performing abortions put "women's lives in danger."
Vatican summit can make ‘positive contribution’ in Lebanon, official says
Pope Francis' July 1 meeting with Lebanon's Christian leaders is an opportunity for the Holy See to make a difference in the country's continuing political and economic crisis, said the Vatican foreign minister.
Disgraced Polish archbishop elected mayor; more bishops sanctioned
Archbishop Slawoj Glodz, dismissed last August from his archdiocese after being sanctioned by the Vatican for ignoring sexual abuse by his clergy, has been elected mayor of his hometown.
Catholic agency offers help after ‘heartbreaking’ collapse of building
Miami Catholic Charities expected to add local counseling services for anyone in need and as members of the regional Catholic community began to say they knew someone who lived in the building.
For Ignatian volunteers, experience makes the difference
Ignatian Volunteer Corps helps service agencies in the Philadelphia region benefit from the life skills and spiritual gifts of committed volunteers age 50 and up.
Q&A tackles questions about vote on Communion document
A new webpage by the USCCB reviews four questions including why the document is being developed and whether the bishops voted to ban elected officials from receiving holy Communion.
Hundreds of bodies found at former Canadian residential school
Up to 751 unmarked graves have been discovered at the site of a Catholic residential school on Cowessess First Nation lands in Saskatchewan. The news comes weeks after the discovery of 215 children's bodies buried at another school in British Columbia.
Pandemic’s economic fallout must not stop Catholics’ generosity, pope says
International solidarity in funding the rebuilding of schools, hospitals and churches destroyed by war is important, Pope Francis said, but "we need to be concerned above all for the living stones who have been wounded and dispersed."
Amid the ashes of their church, St. Leo members find their parish
After losing their beloved building in a May 9 arson, hundreds of St. Leo members gathered for a June 19 Mass of remembrance celebrated by Archbishop Nelson Pérez, who said the fire could not destroy a community of hearts.