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Parish recommits to sanctuary; archbishop says immigration a pro-life issue
A Kentucky parish won't house immigrants as it once did, but declared it offers "Sanctuary for all." Archbishop Joseph Kurtz called for sharing "Catholic social teaching to respect the dignity of every human person."
IDs give parishioners way to say, ‘I belong,’ regardless of legal status
Supported by law enforcement and interfaith leaders, parishes in a Texas diocese will issue identification cards for immigrants, who previously ceased coming to church out of fear for leaving their homes.
Two new auxiliary bishops named for New York Archdiocese
Pope Francis has appointed a parish pastor and the vicar for clergy in New York as bishops for the archdiocese. The pope also accepted the resignation of an elderly auxiliary bishop who remains under suspicion of abuse.
Two South Phila. parishes have big reasons to celebrate
Catholic faith and camaraderie were in the air Oct. 6 as St. Paul Parish blessed its new social hall at St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Church while a few blocks away, St. Nicholas Parish celebrated its annual Italian Festival.
Diaper drive keeps babies (and families) covered
To mark Respect Life Month, archdiocesan Catholic Social Services has launched an online campaign to provide area infants with a basic necessity that's breaking the budget of many low-income families.
Little Sisters of the Poor again seek Supreme Court’s help
The Little Sisters of the Poor filed a petition with the Supreme Court Oct. 1 asking the court to once again protect them from the contraceptive mandate of the Affordable Care Act.
Turkish planes bomb Syria, causing panic among Christians, others
Turkish warplanes have begun attacking northeastern Syria, causing widespread panic among Christian and other religious communities caught up in the aerial bombardments.
Journalist talks about reconciling faith and career of covering executions
Michael Graczyk, a parishioner at a Catholic church in Montgomery County, Texas, has personally witnessed more than 400 executions of Texas inmates in death penalty cases in his career as a journalist.
Most Amazon bishops support ‘viri probati,’ women deacons, bishop says
Speaking to journalists after a Vatican press briefing Oct. 9, retired Bishop Erwin Krautler of Xingu said, "I guess that (of) the bishops who are in the Amazon region, two-thirds are in favor of the 'viri probati.'"
Nun’s canonization delays vote on Brazil’s social security reform bill
On Oct. 13, Blessed Maria Rita Lopes Pontes, known to Catholics around Brazil as Sister Dulce, will be canonized by Pope Francis at the Vatican. The canonization is expected to be transmitted live on TV to the entire country.