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Victims of Christian persecution remembered at ‘Night of Witness’ service
The Nov. 23 observance gave a voice to those who have died from religious persecution during the past two years, mostly in the Middle East, South Asia and African nations where Christians are in the minority.
Bishop Caggiano named chairman of Catholic Relief Services board
Bishop Frank J. Caggiano of Bridgeport, Connecticut, is the new chairman of the board of Catholic Relief Services following his appointment by Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Work on Wisconsin farm prepared slain brother for service in Guatemala
Nearly 37 years after his death, Christian Brother James Miller will be beatified during Mass Dec. 7 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Huehuetenango. He will be the first American-born Christian Brother declared blessed.
Five Gulf South states rank at bottom of ‘social justice’ index
For the third consecutive year, states in the Gulf South of the U.S. ranked near the bottom of a 2018 "social justice" index that measures poverty, racial disparity and immigrant exclusion, according to the Jesuit Social Research Institute at Loyola University New Orleans.
Panelists say from day one, Pope Francis showed world he would be a pastor
First impressions of Pope Francis in 2013 revealed his style and pastoral priorities, and since then, his words and actions have continued to inspire and challenge the Catholic Church and the world.
New asylum rules ignore plight of Central Americans, Catholic leaders say
Two Catholic leaders expressed concerned with the federal government's plan to send Central Americans who want asylum in the U.S. to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador where they would be required to apply for U.S. asylum while in one of those countries.
Pro-life leaders say amendment would ‘enrich’ abortion providers overseas
Sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, the amendment " has several problematic provisions," the pro-life leaders said in a Nov. 21 letter to Trump, saying it "must be removed" before final passage of the bill.
Students develop ways for blockchain to ease poverty locally
A "hackathon" among 50 Villanova students from multiple disciplines studied how to use the emerging digital transaction technology to address poverty in concrete ways, such as credit management.
Vatican announces new youth advisory body
The Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life is setting up a specialized team of 20 young Catholic leaders as advisers. All participated in the 2018 synod on youth and are active in Catholic communities.
Teens at NCYC embrace volunteer opportunities, take time to help others
Many teenagers made sure the time they spent in the thematic park during the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis also was about helping others.