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Acting DHS head shouted down by protesters at immigration conference
UPDATED - Kevin McAleenan was the keynote speaker but was shouted off the stage by protesters. The daylong conference brought together immigration and civil rights attorneys, policy experts, immigration reporters and activists.
Impeachment? Add it to the list of reasons bills are sidetracked
Advocates for several Catholic organizations interviewed by Catholic News Service said the impeachment inquiry is but one of many factors making movement on bills as slow as molasses in January.
Bishops call on European citizens to wake up, rejoice
Church leaders from 45 European countries met in the run-up to Britain's Oct. 31 projected departure from the European Union and the Nov. 1 inauguration of a new European Union governing commission.
Canonization is chance for campus groups to ‘reclaim’ name
The upcoming canonization of Blessed John Henry Newman begs the question: Do Catholic college students today even know who Cardinal Newman is?
Church, government partner to help more inmates get college education
So-called "Second Chance" Pell Grants, an experimental program to fund college educations for inmates and in which two Catholic institutions have been participating, are getting an expanded boost toward permanence.
Indigenous bring needed diversity of expression to synod, speakers say
People in Western countries need to see the different cultural expressions of faith that exist in other parts of the world, said some participants at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon.
Don’t fear what is new, Cardinal Hummes says, introducing synod topics
Speaking at the synod's opening session Oct. 7, Brazilian Cardinal Claudio Hummes identified key issues for the synod based on consultations held in church jurisdictions in the nine Amazonian countries over the past year and a half.
Catholics more motivated to donate if ethical investing is assured
The survey for Boston-based Catholic Investment Services found that about 87% of respondents would be more likely to donate to Catholic institutions if they knew the money would be invested in ways consistent with church teaching and values.
Pope names new apostolic nuncio to Chile
Archbishop Alberto Ortega Martin's appointment comes at a time when the Catholic Church in Chile is under continuous scrutiny over its handling of cases involving the abuse of minors and vulnerable adults.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Hosts Famous Sculptor, Joe DeVito
The Pro-Life Committee of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Buckingham, PA extends an invitation to you as they host world-renowned sculptor Joe Devito.