The explosive global refugee crisis – likely the top debate-generating news story of 2015 – seems destined to dominate domestic and foreign politics for years to come at a time when Pope Francis has been calling for a compassionate world response.
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Youth Urged to Evangelize Via Digital Media
Digital media offers the Catholic Church another opportunity to spread the good news of the Gospel, which is what faith calls Catholics to do, Vermont Bishop Christopher J. Coyne recently told a national gathering of young adults in Indianapolis, Ind.
Lincoln See Waives Annulment Fees
As the Catholic Church began the Holy Year of Mercy, the Diocese of Lincoln, Neb., announced it will offer its marriage tribunal process “to all who need it, without requiring payments or assessing fees.”
Church Spreads Warmth in Baltimore with Coat Giveaway
As he helped distribute 1,000 coats to children in West Baltimore, Md., Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori reflected on the church’s presence in the neighborhood.
Plan Offers Ways to Implement Encyclical
The produce raised at a parish community garden goes to needy families in Georgia. The garden is an example of how the Atlanta Archdiocese hopes Catholics and parishes can implement “Laudato Si’.”
Nation Prays as Terror Hits US Shores Again
Following the mass shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., community members mourn with the families and loved ones of victims, and pray for healing for the wounded.
Mother Angelica Put on Feeding Tube
Mother Angelica, who spearheaded the founding of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), has been placed on a feeding tube as she continues to battle lingering effects of two strokes she suffered 14 years ago.
Pro-Lifers Condemn Shooting Near Clinic
A priest who celebrates Mass every Friday morning on a sidewalk near the Planned Parenthood clinic targeted by a lone gunman Nov. 27 said the shooter’s actions were the antithesis of the pro-life cause.
Catholics Back Refugee Resettlement
A Boston cardinal and the Maryland Catholic Conference were among hundreds of faith leaders who called for compassion in addressing the world refugee crisis and stressed the importance of developing a national immigration policy based on humanitarian need.
Bishops Act on Porn and Politics at National Meet
The U.S. bishops approved a formal statement on pornography and additions to their quadrennial statement on political responsibility at their Nov. 16-19 fall general meeting in Baltimore, Md.