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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.
Vatican News to launch news program, podcast in Latin
UPDATED - A weekly news program about the pope and the Vatican will now be offered in Latin, the official language of the Holy See.
Church must learn how to speak to young people, pope says
Bishops, pastors, religious and other adults must learn to speak young people's language and must avoid exercising undue pressure on young men and women to enter a seminary or join a religious order, the pope said.
Archbishop Lori issues letter on Bishop Bransfield investigation
Archbishop Lori said that he wanted to more fully share information about the investigation the Vatican asked him to conduct into Bishop Bransfield's activities, the report of which was sent to the Holy See in March.