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Resettlement agencies await final word on refugee number U.S. will allow
The people who help refugees from around the world resettle in the Nashville area and across Tennessee are waiting to see if the Trump administration's decision to reduce the number of refugees to be admitted to the country to 18,000 in the next fiscal year
Immigrant domestic abuse victims fear reporting abuse
Amid changing immigration laws and deportation threats, advocates and lawyers have seen a decrease in immigrants who are victims of domestic violence seeking help and reporting abuse to law enforcement.
Advocates to Trump: Don’t desert Christians, Yazidis, Kurds in Syria
Christians concerned with religious freedom violations resulting from the Turkish military offensive on northeastern Syria are urging U.S. President Donald Trump to "reconsider and reverse" his decision to move American troops out of the way of a Turkish incursion.
Women religious should have vote at synod, theologian says
While the Catholic Church has made strides to include the voice of women, especially in the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, women should be included among synod voting members and in church leadership positions, a German theologian said.
Ecuadorians at synod keep eye on massive protests at home
The demonstrations broke out Oct. 4 after President Lenin Moreno announced suspension of a 40-year-old fuel subsidy as part of a multibillion-dollar loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund.
Resident says Dorian’s devastation teaches lesson: ‘God is in control’
Hurricane Dorian claimed homes, lives and livelihoods, impacting an estimated 75,000 and leaving some 600 still on the government's official list of missing persons.
Banners unfurled as faithful share stories of five saints
The Vatican hung banners of the Catholic Church's newly canonized saints four days before the Mass that would officially recognize that they are in heaven with God.
Vatican releases lineup for Christmas concert supporting the Amazon
Proceeds from a Christmas concert at the Vatican starring Lionel Richie, Bonnie Tyler and Susan Boyle will go to help protect the Amazon and support indigenous communities there.
Pope names U.S. archbishop to head Vatican academy for diplomats
Archbishop Joseph S. Marino will be only the second U.S. prelate to head the Rome-based school, which was founded more than 300 years ago; U.S. Cardinal Justin Rigali was president of the academy from 1985 to 1989.
O line pushes Bonner-Prendie’s punishing ground game
Solid execution by the blockers up front led to 353 yards rushing on 12 yards per carry in the Friars' 46-7 win over Conwell-Egan, pushing their record to 5-1 overall, 3-1 in the Catholic League.