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Bishops hail new declaration eliminating state religion in Sudan
The African nation's decision will enable people to "worship and practice their various religious beliefs without fear," said the general secretary of the Sudanese bishops' conference.
EU plan to manage migration falls short of needs, Caritas group says
The pact on asylum and migration, unveiled in Brussels Sept. 23, focuses more on deterrence and preventing migration, said the Catholic Church's official relief agency.
Iraqi archbishop who saved ancient manuscripts nominated for EU prize
Chaldean Archbishop Najib Mikhael Moussa of Mosul, who safeguarded more than 800 texts from Islamic State militants, was nominated Sept. 17 for the 2020 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
Congress urged to cover immigrant, refugee families in any stimulus bill
The pandemic's front-line essential workers include many migrants and refugees, said Washington Auxiliary Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville during a Sept. 23 House subcommittee hearing.
Hong Kong cardinal urges unity, trust in God during social turmoil
Amid unrest and divisions, even within the Catholic community, faithful should follow what Jesus taught in the beatitudes, said Cardinal John Tong Hon in a Sept. 21 pastoral letter.
Sister Norma Pimentel named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2020
Known for her work with migrants along the U.S.-Mexican border in Texas, the Missionary of Jesus hopes the recognition will highlight "what each can do to respect all human life, especially the most vulnerable."
COVID-19 robbed refugees ‘of the little that they had,’ says Salesian
The pandemic has intensified the suffering of thousands facing food shortages, forced displacement, conflict and sexual violence, said Ugandan-based Father Lazar Arasu.
Recovery walk participants find hope in every step
Residents and leaders of two archdiocesan Catholic Social Services outreaches celebrated the path to sobriety and new life during a Sept. 22 stroll through Philadelphia.
Pro-life action, public faith on menu at gathering
At the online Sept. 23 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, President Trump announced plans to sign a "Born Alive Executive Order," while Auxiliary Bishop Robert Barron said "privatized religion" is "bad for democracy."
Archbishop Pérez welcomes students back to Delco school
During a Sept. 22 visit to St. Bernadette Parish School in Drexel Hill, Archbishop Pérez encouraged students, faculty, staff and parents to face a "different" kind of academic year with hope.