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Catholic-supported co-op in Israel helps asylum-seekers during pandemic
The collective, backed by the Pontifical Mission and several charities, provides income and services for Israel's vulnerable population of African women refugees.
Canadian court: Safe Third Country Agreement with U.S. violates rights
The July 22 ruling on U.S.-Canadian emergency migration "points out how badly the United States now treats refugees and asylum seekers," said one analyst.
New accusation surfaces against former U.S. prelate McCarrick
A complaint filed July 21 claims the now-defrocked cardinal abused a 14-year-old victim who along with several youth was groomed by other priests.
Bucks County parish opens its heart to dogs in need
St. Martin of Tours in New Hope is partnering with Lulu's Rescue to give adoptable canines forever homes -- including one in the rectory.
Catholic women host online forum on racism
A July 28 virtual meeting, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will highlight women's unique gifts for healing the wounds of racial injustice.
Vatican foreign minister: Religious freedom must be protected
Speaking in mid-July, Archbishop Paul Gallagher said that the church has become "too complacent in front of persecution," which threatens human rights globally.
Bishops, immigrant advocates oppose Trump’s new census memo
The July 21 memorandum, which prevents immigrants without legal documentation from being counted in the 2020 census, is expected to face legal challenges.
‘Sue us,’ says Philippine bishop after Duterte criticizes pastoral letter
Bishop Broderick Pabillo defended the Philippine bishops' opposition of that nation's newly passed anti-terrorism law, which human rights groups claim is vague and ambiguous.
Vatican denies involvement in decision to exhume former Spanish dictator
The July 21 statement responded to remarks by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez that Pope Francis helped him resolve the divisive issue of relocating Gen. Francisco Franco's grave.
Not all in same boat: Some communities ‘sink more easily,’ archbishop says
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted serious social and economic inequalities worldwide, wrote Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia in a new Vatican document.