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U.S. Catholic officials welcome Catholic-Muslim document signed by pope
Pope Francis and Sheik el-Tayeb, a leading religious authority for many Sunni Muslims around the world, signed "A Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together" Feb. 4 in Abu Dhabi.
CLINIC, partners want end to ‘remain in Mexico’ policy for asylum-seekers
The Catholic Legal Immigration Network and the Dilley Pro Bono Project said in a Feb. 6 letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen that the Migrant Protection Protocols developed by the federal agency infringes on the due process rights and well-being of migrants.
Safe Haven Sunday set to protect families from porn’s dangers
A new program launching March 2-3 in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia aims to help individuals and families avoid suffering from pornography, which wreaks havoc on the brain of the user and threatens the family.
Making the world safer for children
Children today face new dangers from technology and society. To help parents and everyone to safeguard children see our new series "Children at Risk," to inform and help build a culture of child protection.
Witness, discipleship are key to missionary work, pope says
Proclaiming the Gospel is not the same thing as proselytism and often means simply being a neighbor and friend to someone while living an authentically Christian life, Pope Francis said.
Nigerian bishops urge voters to reflect, pray ahead of country’s elections
Recalling that Nigeria had remained united despite numerous difficult political challenges, the bishops said prayer was still needed for a new era to dawn in Africa's largest democracy.
Vigilance by parents and their children called key to safe internet use
The best way to protect your children is to actually engage with them in accessing things online: offer to play the games they like, ask them to show you what platforms they use, discuss being respectful online and never responding to sexual questions or requests for pictures.
Internet, online porn seen as enabling sexual exploitation of children
In a recent report on the role of technology in sex trafficking based on interviews with 260 survivors, Vanessa Bouche, a political science professor at Texas Christian University, found the internet facilitated prostitution, through online ads, in 75 percent of the cases.
Archbishop Chaput announces clerical changes
Two archdiocesan priests will have new assignments, while one permanent deacon has retired.
Vatican commemorates 90th anniversary of Lateran Pacts
The historic signing of the Lateran Pacts between the Holy See and Italy 90 years ago is an important example of cooperation and peace that is needed in today's world, a Vatican official said.