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Life in Central America so bad that migrants willing to risk trek to U.S.

GUADALUPE, Mexico (CNS) — Honduran migrant Selvin Meza Garcia did not want to work as a “tax collector.” Gangs in the Central American country collect “war taxes” — a euphemism […]

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Court says requirements on pregnancy centers violate free speech

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 June 26 that a California law that placed requirements on crisis pregnancy centers that oppose abortion violated the First Amendment. In its […]

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News Briefs: June 24, 2018

U.S. officials return stolen Columbus letter to Vatican Library VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With the help of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, a 15th-century copy of a letter Christopher […]

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Robert Kennedy’s Catholicism was part of his life and politics

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Recollections and tributes to Robert F. Kennedy on the 50th anniversary of his assassination have mainly highlighted his charisma and determined advocacy for social and racial justice. […]

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Papal diplomat says U.S.-North Korea summit brings hope for peace

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Talks between the leaders of the United States and North Korea are “truly historic” and bring hope for the start of a new era of peace, […]

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Bishops across U.S. condemn separation, detention of migrant children

Read Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades statement here. WASHINGTON (CNS) — From Denver to New York City, the country’s Catholic bishops have joined a chorus of organizations, institutions and high-profile individuals […]

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Bishops OK medical directives, abuse charter revisions at spring meeting

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (CNS) — New medical directives governing health care partnerships and revisions to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People were approved during the U.S. […]

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News Briefs: June 10, 2018

Voters in Ireland pave way for abortion on demand DUBLIN (CNS) — Voters in Ireland have opted to remove the right to life of the unborn from the country’s constitution, […]

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Vote on revised medical directives on tap at bishops’ spring assembly

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Revised guidelines governing Catholic and non-Catholic health care partnerships will be on the agenda of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ spring general assembly June 13-14 in […]

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Serving others in God’s love: Religious Freedom Week

Religious freedom remains one of America’s most precious possessions. And, as my brothers, the United States Bishops, have reminded us, all are called to be vigilant, precisely as good citizens, […]

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News Briefs: May 27, 2018

All of Chile’s bishops offer resignations after meeting pope on abuse VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Every bishop in Chile offered his resignation to Pope Francis after a three-day meeting at […]

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Cardinal says separating abortion from Title X funds ‘greatly needed’

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. bishops’ pro-life chairman praised the Trump administration’s move to reinstate Reagan-era regulations banning any family planning clinic that receives Title X federal funds from making […]