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Pop-up photo exhibit reveals world of migrants, refugees
Sponsored by Catholic Relief Services, the Nov. 3 display in downtown Philadelphia offered still and virtual reality images of displaced populations throughout the world.
Cardinal says he leaves USCCB assembly more hopeful than when it started
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo said in remarks closing the assembly that his hope was primarily grounded in Christ as well as realizing that the body of bishops was on the road to implementing protocols to boost the accountability of bishops.
Faith groups could be taxed on transit, parking benefits for employees
"Unless repealed, this provision will require tens of thousands of houses of worship to file tax returns for the first time in our nation's history and will impose a new tax burden on houses of worship and nonprofit organizations"
Standards for bishop accountability discussed at USCCB meeting
A series of standards of episcopal accountability for bishops was formally unveiled Nov. 13 at the fall general meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore, but with the proposed standards not going to be voted on, interest in discussing them during the meeting's public session Nov. 14 was low.
Universal declaration at 70: Defending human rights is ongoing challenge
Since St. John XXIII, every modern pope has celebrated the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a recognition of God-given human dignity and as a foundational document for a world where everyone can live in peace.
Love for Christ is shown in love for poor, suffering, pope says
Christians in Latin America must hold fast to their traditions, which are rooted in love for Christ and especially in remaining close to the marginalized and downtrodden, Pope Francis said.
Six sex abuse survivors announce lawsuit against U.S. bishops
UPDATED - The lawsuit seeks "court ordered disclosure of identities of all offenders and their histories known only to the bishops who continue to keep this information secret."
USCCB 2019 budget reflects abuse-related expenses, refugee cuts
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' 2019 budget, approved Nov. 14 by a 223-12 vote with six abstentions, reflects increased expenses related to the new clergy sex abuse crisis, according to Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr of Cincinnati, USCCB treasurer.
Religious liberty seen as key to societal advancement around the world
The 1998 law creating the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom produces an annual report on violators of religious liberty. Nations considered severe violators and classified as Countries of Particular Concern face sanctions.
Bishops give go-ahead to diocese’s Sister Thea Bowman sainthood effort
Sister Bowman, a Mississippi native and the only African-American member of her order, the Wisconsin-based Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, was a widely known speaker, evangelizer and singer until she died of cancer in 1990 at age 52.