As the 20-year-long war in Afghanistan winds down, American bishops are hailing government efforts to provide refuge for Afghans who assisted U.S. forces during the lengthy conflict.
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Immigration Advocates Voice Disappointment in Biden’s Deterrence Path
The election of Joe Biden to the presidency of the United States was greeted with great joy among immigrant circles in the United States and in much of Central America.
Efforts to Amend House Appropriations Bills With Pro-Life Riders Fail
As he offered three amendments to the State Department appropriations bill before the House July 28, U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., asked his House colleagues in remarks from the floor, “Where is the justice and empathy and compassion for unborn babies?”
Only in Print: Song and Stage Make Returns
As curtains are rising once again along the Great White Way, so are concerns among Catholic members of the theater community.
Only In Print: Diocese of Paterson Continues Push For Canonization of Captain LaRue
To achieve what’s been called “the greatest rescue by a single ship in the annals of the sea,” would take the courage of a naval captain in war- time, and the caring heart of a Benedictine monk.
‘A Cowboy From a Farm Town Playing Carnegie Hall’
Joseph Loposky loves all things music. The classically trained trumpeter enjoys playing music, talking about music, and, most of all, teaching music.
Boston Globe: Police Charge McCarrick With Assault in Case Dating to 1970s
The Boston Globe reported July 29 that police in the Boston suburb of Wellesley have charged former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick with three counts of indecent assault and battery on a person over 14 in a criminal complaint filed by Wellesley Police in a district court in nearby Dedham, Massachusetts.
Ledecky Gives Shout-Out to her Grandparents After Winning Olympic Gold
U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky won the Olympic gold medal July 28 for the women’s 1,500-meter freestyle, a new event, on the heels of coming in fifth place in the 200-meter freestyle.
Program Works to Equip Hispanics for Leadership Roles in Church
When Javier Bustamante worked in ministry he remembers many leaders in the Hispanic/Latino community that were great volunteers and parish workers, but oftentimes lacked the information their university-educated counterparts had to attain leadership roles.
Catholic University Grad Brings Passion, Focus to BMX Olympic Event
When the interview with Olympic cyclist Felicia Stancil began, the 26-year-old Indianapolis resident said it would be great if one particular story could be shared with people. It’s a story about her and her father, Jamie, a former professional BMX racer who introduced her to the sport.