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University helps give former foster youth, homeless find a new beginning
The Torero Renaissance Scholars program offers comprehensive support specifically to students from the foster care system and those at risk for homelessness.
Trump’s new rule on asylum at border called contrary to existing law
A presidential order signed by Trump Nov. 9 said that people entering the country without documents over the next 90 days will not be eligible for asylum unless they present themselves formally at official ports of entry.
Jesuit priest who led teacher training center killed in South Sudan
Father Victor Luke Odhiambo, 62, died Nov. 14 when armed men stormed a church compound where he lived, said John Madol, Gok state information minister.
Archbishop Vigano loses inheritance lawsuit in Italian court
The longtime diplomat and former Vatican nuncio to the U.S. lost a suit filed by his brother, a priest, and must turn over almost $2 million. The archbishop also was sued by his sister, a nun.
Chilean cardinal ends C9 term, subpoenaed by prosecutors
Cardinal Francisco Javier Errazuriz Ossa, retired archbishop of Santiago, Chile, announced that his term as a member of Pope Francis' international Council of Cardinals has ended.
Positive changes seen since 1978 pastoral on persons with disabilities
The pastoral looked at persons with disabilities and " their ability to be more fully engaged in the life of the church," Archbishop Kurtz said.
Pope meets Israeli president at the Vatican
Pope Francis welcomed Israeli President Reuven Rivlin to the Vatican Nov. 15 for a private discussion that included the importance of building greater trust between Israelis and Palestinians.
Repatriation plan stalls as Rohingya refuse to return to Myanmar
Rohingya refugees slated to be among the first repatriated to Myanmar Nov. 15 refused to return because of concerns for their safety.
Salvadoran martyrs gave voice to voiceless, Vatican official says
Like St. Oscar Romero, the six Jesuit priests and their two companions who were brutally murdered in the waning years of El Salvador's civil war gave witness to the Gospel and remained close to the poor until their deaths.
In Vietnam, nuns’ wheelchair ministry frees people to make a living
Sister Mary Vu Thi Ngoc says disabled people find it hard to integrate themselves into communities, because they cannot go out to communicate their ideas and feelings to other people. Most of them live on their relatives' support.