First Nations delegation tells of hopes for upcoming meeting with pope
By Michael Swan, Catholic News Service TORONTO — In one hour gathered in a room with Pope Francis, 13 Assembly of First Nations delegates…
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Discrimination must end,
Pope Francis says
By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church must be a home for all, especially for people with disabilities who continue to…
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Clergy comfort students, community after tragic high school shooting
By Michael Stechschulte, Catholic News Service LAKE ORION, Mich. — Many were not Catholic, but they arrived at St. Joseph Catholic Church the night…
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All eyes are on Supreme Court for its biggest abortion case in decades
By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — When the Supreme Court hears oral arguments Dec. 1 for the biggest abortion case in decades, all eyes —…
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Catholic church burned as Myanmar military continues assault
YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar’s military continues to target churches in predominantly Christian regions in the Buddhist-majority country, ignoring appeals by the Catholic Church and…
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Harvest Mass is a time to thank God, ask for mercy, says Texas bishop
By Janet Jones WEIMAR, Texas —People from different areas of the Diocese of Victoria gathered for a Catholic Rural Life Harvest Mass Nov. 20…
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Pope sends condolences to victims of Waukesha parade attack
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis expressed his condolences to the victims of a tragic attack at a Christmas parade in…
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Case manager, once a refugee himself, helps Afghans prosper in new life
By Katie Peterson NASHVILLE — Sarwar Hawez is one of eight case managers helping the Afghans who will be resettled in Nashville after being…
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Communion statement aims to ‘retrieve and revive’ understanding
By Carol Zimmermann BALTIMORE — The U.S. bishops approved their statement on the Eucharist with 222 “yes” votes Nov. 17, the second of two…
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Bishops consider new socially responsible investment guidelines
By Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service BALTIMORE — A draft document of guidelines governing the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ financial investments includes wider…
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