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Texas archdiocese, bishops offer healing, support after shooting

HOUSTON (CNS) — In response to the May 18 school shooting at a Houston-area high school, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston said the archdiocesan community would “unite to support […]

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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 the Vatican to discuss the clerical sexual abuse scandal. “We want […]

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News Briefs: May 20, 2018

Catholics get chance to celebrate, think about Mary with new feast day WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Catholic Church doesn’t often add new celebrations to its pretty full liturgical calendar, but […]

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Was the Church right about contraception? A look at “Humanae Vitae” 50 years later

First in a series on the anniversary It is probably safe to say that most people today consider contraception to be an indispensable modern convenience, and have a hard time […]

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News Briefs: May 13, 2018

Filipinos mark 400th anniversary of arrival of Mary’s image MANILA, Philippines (CNS) — Thousands of Filipino Catholics walked in the heat of the sun for about four hours to mark […]

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Volcano’s lava flow displaces members of one Hawaii parish

By Patrick Downes HONOLULU (CNS) — In addition to offering prayers, the Catholic Church is stepping into action on behalf of hundreds of residents displaced from a fierce and unpredictable […]

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Theologians call for regular consultation of laity in Church decisions

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church needs to seek the input, commitment and talents of all of its members if it is to be truly catholic and to evangelize […]

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Trump signs order to give faith groups stronger voice in government

WASHINGTON (CNS) — In front of a small crowd of cabinet members and religious leaders at the White House Rose Garden May 3, President Donald Trump announced, and then signed, […]

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Faith groups care for refugees in ways governments can’t, group tells U.N.

UNITED NATIONS (CNS) — Faith-based organizations are uniquely able to care for migrants and refugees because they employ a holistic, person-centered approach that respects the human dignity of each individual, […]

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Central African cardinal warns against revenge after church attack

BANGUI, Central African Republic (CNS) — A cardinal in the Central African Republic warned against revenge after a priest and at least 24 lay Catholics were killed during a gun […]

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News Briefs: May 6, 2018

Pope, others mourn death of British toddler Alfie Evans LIVERPOOL, England (CNS) — Pope Francis said he was mourning the death of English toddler Alfie Evans, who died four days […]

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Nigerian religious leaders condemn attack that killed 19 during Mass

By Peter Ajayi Dada LAGOS, Nigeria (CNS) — Nigerian religious leaders condemned the killing of about 19 people during a morning Mass in Benue state. Two priests — Fathers Joseph […]