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After U.S. reversal, Vatican reiterates two states needed in Holy Land
The U.S. will no longer recognize the illegality of Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The Vatican supports Israel's right "to live in peace and security," but also supports "the same right" of the Palestinians.
California school shooting hits home for Santa Clarita Catholics
Father Avenido said the family of the shooter has attended St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church in Santa Clarita. He has already been asked: If the service for Nathaniel Berhow is here, would he accept it?
DACA recipients undaunted moments before visiting Congress
Three young adults with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status remain undaunted after years of little to no action on their behalf in Congress and the courts, including the Nov. 12 Supreme Court hearing that could permit the Trump administration to cancel the program.
Archbishop Sheen will be beatified Dec. 21 at Peoria’s cathedral
In the same cathedral where he was ordained a priest 100 years ago, the famous media preacher will be beatified. It follows the miraculous cure of a baby considered stillborn, who after prayers to Sheen, came alive.
Mob enters Managua cathedral, attacks hunger strikers, damages property
UPDATED - Police stood by idly as the mob moved into the cathedral, where the mothers of political prisoners were carrying out a hunger strike as part of a campaign to have their children released for Christmas.
Everyday Heroes: Priest who once dreamed of majors now an MLB chaplain
Before he was a priest, Burke Masters was a student- athlete and baseball player who waited for years for his call up to the major leagues. But when the call finally came, he was wearing a different uniform than he expected.
Pope calls for action against destructive culture of food waste
A negligent and selfish culture of food waste is fueling the global hunger crisis, damaging the lives of individuals and preventing the progress of all people, Pope Francis said.
Videographer loses $2.3 million judgment in Planned Parenthood suit
Undercover videos filmed by David Daleiden showed Planned Parenthood officials discussing fees related to fetal tissue. As a San Francisco jury ruled against him, he still faces criminal charges in the case.
A Catholic school first: 6 Neumann scholars named in Media
Six of the eighth graders at St. Mary Magdalen School have won the prestigious four-year Catholic high school scholarship, the most from any one school in the history of the Connelly Foundation's program.
Bishops organize talks in Bolivia as protests become deadly
The aim of the talks was for both sides to hash out the conditions under which a new election can be held and give ousted President Evo Morales' party guarantees that they will be treated fairly.