Time is now to create culture of care for each other, planet, pope says
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis praised and encouraged young climate activists in their efforts to build a more…
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Catholics asked to ‘move from indifference to solidarity’ with migrants
By Lynnea Mumola, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Auxiliary Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville of Washington urged people to take up Pope Francis’ invitation to…
Read MoreDialogue needed in addressing vaccine hesitancy, Vatican official says
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — While men and women have a responsibility to be vaccinated against COVID-19, they also…
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Spanish church urges support for Canary Islands volcano victims
Catholic News Service MADRID — Spanish church leaders are urging prayers and donations for residents of the Canary Islands, after earthquakes and a volcanic…
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Bishop Pilla dies at 88; he led church efforts to unify Clevelanders
By Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service CLEVELAND — Retired Bishop Anthony M. Pilla of Cleveland, who led initiatives to bring diverse communities together to…
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Biden administration reopens, expands immigration program for minors
By Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The Biden administration in mid-September reinitiated and expanded an immigration program aimed at reuniting some immigrant…
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Helping resettle Afghans fits ‘mission’ of Nashville Catholic Charities
By Katie Peterson, Catholic News Service NASHVILLE — Over the course of the next six months, Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Nashville will…
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Religious leaders offer prayers before start of U.N. General Assembly
By Beth Griffin, Catholic News Service NEW YORK — In the face of widespread evidence of humanity’s dark side, speakers at prayer service Sept….
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Louisiana Catholics reach out to help those hit hard by Hurricane Ida
By Christine Bordelon, Catholic News Service LA PLACE, La. — The saying goes: “It takes a village to raise a child.” While it will…
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Christianity without the cross is ‘sterile,’ pope says in Slovakia
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service PREŠOV, Slovakia — Falling into the temptation of rejecting the cross and choosing a triumphalist form of…
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