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CLINIC convening focuses on how to gain justice for immigrants, refugees
Members of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network shared stories of success and heartache in their work with immigrants and refugees during their May 29-31 Convening 2019 in downtown Pittsburgh.
Shanahan drops tight District 1 final to rival but goes on to states
The Lady Eagles lost 1-0 to West Chester East, to whom they lost twice during the regular season, in the district final. But they went on to win their opening round game in the PIAA playoffs.
Fellow bishops clear Indian cardinal of wrongdoing in real estate deals
An Indian cardinal who faces multiple investigations for allegedly selling church land and incurring a multimillion-dollar loss has been cleared by his fellow bishops even though the Vatican has yet to rule on the case.
Sisters support Nigeria’s migrants traumatized by deceitful traffickers
The Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul collaborate in a country-wide effort involving women religious to educate about and prevent human trafficking in Nigeria.
Celebrate Pentecost by rejecting racism, Italian bishops say
Disciples of Jesus must reject any attitude or language that could increase intolerance or racism, especially in current social and political discussions about welcoming and integrating migrants, said the bishops of Italy's Lazio region.
Archbishop: Survival of church in Cuba depends on contact from abroad
Days after the Trump administration announced it was placing new restrictions on U.S. travel to Cuba, a U.S. archbishop issued a criticism of the policy, saying the transformation of the island -- and the survival of the church there -- depends on outside contact.
HHS bans NIH from using fetal tissue from elective abortions in research
UPDATED - The department also issued a $20 million grant for research to develop models that do not rely on human fetal tissue.
Toronto Raptors’ player took a shot at priesthood training
When Pascal Siakam was in his young teens attending a minor seminary in Cameroon he likely never imagined he'd be playing in the NBA Finals. He found basketball through a former 76er and fellow Cameroonian.
Pope joins church leaders in recalling D-Day sacrifices of thousands
Pope Francis praised Allied troops who took part in critical D-Day landings in France 75 years ago, while also remembering German soldiers who died fighting under Nazi orders.
Maine lawmakers OK doctor-assisted suicide; bill awaits governor’s action
Gov. Janet Mills has 10 days to act on the Maine Death With Dignity Act, as the bill is titled. She has not indicated if she will sign it into law or veto it. If she takes no action, it will become law automatically.