CLINIC convening focuses on how to gain justice for immigrants, refugees
By William Cone Almost every American has a story to tell about how their ancestors came to this country. It’s often a tear-stained tale…
HHS bans NIH from using fetal tissue from elective abortions in research
By Elizabeth Bachmann The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services banned the National Institutes of Health from using human fetal stem cells from…
Cámara baja aprueba propuesta para proteger permanentemente a ‘Dreamers’
El presidente del comité de migración de los obispos católicos de Estados Unidos expresó apoyo el 4 de junio por una medida de la…
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…
Social, economic inequality threatens democracy, pope tells judges
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service One of the greatest threats to democracy is the normalization of social injustice and economic inequality, which…
Walking together, Christians experience unity in diversity, pope says
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service People need to walk together in harmony to build a more fraternal world, Pope Francis said, reflecting upon…
U.N. declares special day to remember victims of violence against religion
On May 28, the U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution establishing Aug. 22 as the Day to Commemorate Victims of Violence Based on Religion….
Pope says he’s strengthened, encouraged by talks with Benedict XVI
Catholic News Service Pope Francis said that he continues to visit retired Pope Benedict XVI, 92, who is like a grandfather who continues to…
Jesuit astronomer works to unravel the mysteries of galactic evolution
by Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service ANN ARBOR, Mich. (CNS) — Jesuit Father Richard D’Souza finds halos mesmerizing. Galactic halos, that is. Not the…
Immigration advocates express concerns about Trump immigration plan
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic immigration advocates raised concerns about a proposal from President Donald Trump that would reshape U.S. immigration…