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Border bishops speak against asylum policy, perception of immigrants
"We urge everyone to discover, in these brothers and sisters who are suffering, Christ in need, and to give them the support they require, without assuming they are criminals, as they are sometimes perceived," says the statement.
Nigerian archbishop: Church works as bridge between Muslims, Christians
In Jos, Archbishop Ignatius A. Kaigama established the Dialogue, Reconciliation and Peace Centre in 2011 to "attempt to narrow the gap between different groups that are hostile to each other."
Religious persecution harms individuals, communities, official says
"The right to religious freedom blossoms or withers together with all human rights," Archbishop Ivan Jurkovic, the Vatican observer to U.N. agencies in Geneva, said.
Mainers help ease sting of winter heating costs for low-income families
Nineteen families received energy-saving window inserts as part of a project that brought together St. Joseph's College in Standish, Maine's only Catholic college, AmeriCorps volunteers and a local church.
Deacon’s faith journey perks up young adults at coffeehouse
Deacon John Lozano of St. Norbert Parish shared his journey from spiritual struggles to service at a recent talk for young adults in a Newtown Square cafe.
Nicaraguan bishops say they have not been invited to national dialogue
In a statement issued March 4, the bishops said Managua Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes, conference president, let it be known at the opening session of the dialogue Feb. 27 that both sides would have to issue letters inviting the church to participate.
Diocese of Columbus releases list of clergy with credible abuse claims
In releasing a list of clergy who have served in the Diocese of Columbus and have been credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor, Bishop Frederick F. Campbell said he shares with "the faithful of our diocese sorrow, sadness and anger over such behavior."
Speaker says word games by Planned Parenthood hide reality of abortion
"The biggest scam in our society today is that we are allowing a conversation about abortion to happen without making people define what an abortion is."
Talk focuses on transforming anger
Augustinian Father James Paradis will lead an evening of thoughtful understanding of anger, its causes and its effects, at the National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia, Philadelphia.
Ohio quintuplets continue school tradition in a way not seen before
When it comes to upholding tradition and pride in a particular school, the Whalen family of suburban New Albany takes a back seat to no one.