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In final push to limit asylum, administration cites public health concerns
In its last days, the Trump administration, which has cut asylum and other similar immigration protections to the U.S., is using the coronavirus to bar asylum seekers into the country.
Americans invited to honor St. Thomas Becket’s martyrdom
The White House issued a proclamation honoring the 850th anniversary of the English martyr, and underscoring restrictions on religious liberty around the world.
Christmas feast brings hope, joy to older adults amid COVID
Catholic Housing and Community Services teamed up with area partners to deliver holiday meals, treats, gifts, cards -- and above all, compassion -- to residents of archdiocesan senior living complexes.
Head of German bishops, self-described conservative, calls for change
Limburg Bishop Georg Bätzing suggested changing norms on care for homosexual persons, ordination of women and sharing Communion with Protestants. He called on the Vatican to allow decentralized administration and to permit leeway.
Pope prays for victims of powerful earthquake in Croatia
The magnitude 6.4 quake was the second to strike the country in two days. Seven people were known to have died; dozens were injured and many more people remained missing.
Gratitude leads to much-needed hope, joy, pope says
The gratitude that comes from encountering Christ's love and mercy is enough to bring joy and hope to a troubled world, Pope Francis said Dec. 30.
Argentina legalizes abortion during first 14 weeks of pregnancy
The Argentine Catholic bishops' conference, saying the new law will "further deepen divisions in our country," expressed disappointment but said it "will continue working with firmness and passion in the care and service of life."
Seniors share their favorite Christmas memories
Church pageants, family celebrations, carols, cookies, Bing Crosby and Motown are among the cherished recollections of older adults served by archdiocesan Catholic Housing and Community Services.
Christmas levels divisions by lifting all, says West Phila. priest
During midnight Mass at St. Cyprian Parish, pastor Msgr. Federico Britto said Christ's incarnation raises humanity to "a higher plateau," where strangers become brothers and sisters.
With tears of joy, exiled archbishop returns to Belarus for Christmas
The archbishop's exile for four months was widely read as part of broader efforts by President Alexander Lukashenko and his supporters to halt criticism of the government.