The phrase “seeing is believing” likely rings true for anyone who visits any of the sites from the listing: “Sacred Spaces: The 100 Most Holy Places on the Earth,” recently published by Patheos, an online spiritual platform.
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As Migrant Numbers Swell, El Paso Institute and Diocese Ready to Boost Capacity
A faith-based humanitarian organization in El Paso, Texas, is working with the local diocese to consider expanding its hospitality sites to accommodate 200 more migrants per night, as the head of the organization remains confident they can sufficiently respond to higher numbers.
Women Religious to Congress: Back Those Who Welcome Immigrants
Catholic women religious joined immigration advocates in a Sept. 13 rally on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol urging Congress to support communities that welcome asylum-seekers and other immigrants.
Study: Catholics Pay Attention to Catholic Media, Especially Print
According to a new study, Catholics, not surprisingly, are using websites and social media more than they did almost 20 years ago, and they increased this usage during the pandemic. What might be a surprising find, except to those reading this story in print, is that Catholics still like their print publications.
Jesuits, Georgetown Add $27 Million to Fund for Slaves’ Descendants
Georgetown University and the Jesuits recently made contributions worth $27 million to help achieve racial healing while providing educational opportunities for the descendants of slaves once owned by the order, according to announcements.
Alaska Bishops Join in Mourning Congresswoman’s Husband Killed in Plane Crash
Alaska’s Catholic bishops joined in extending condolences upon the news that Eugene Peltola Jr., the husband of Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, who died in a plane crash in a remote portion of western Alaska Sept. 12. The bishops said Peltola was a “devout Catholic” with a large family known for his “philosophy of sharing and taking care of others.”
Bishop Flores: Synod Aims to Make Church More Effective in Advancing Christ’s Gospel
October’s general assembly in Rome for the Catholic Church’s Synod of Bishops on synodality aims to address human reality — not abstractions — in order to more effectively share Jesus Christ and his Gospel with others, said Bishop Daniel E. Flores, a U.S. member of the global assembly’s preparatory commission.
Federal Judge Rules DACA Program Is Illegal and Can’t Be Expanded
A federal judge Sept. 13 said the U.S. policy, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, known as DACA, is illegal and extended a current injunction barring new applicants to the program but keeping it in place for current recipients.
Catholic Activists Call on Congress to Fully Fund Migrant Services for ‘Common Good’
Catholic activists called on Congress to ensure funding for migrant services is protected in upcoming appropriations bills at a Sept. 13 event near the U.S. Capitol.
Bush Says Reauthorizing PEPFAR is Pro-Life, Saving Millions from HIV/AIDS
Former President George W. Bush in an opinion piece for The Washington Post published Sept. 13 made his case for the reauthorization of PEPFAR, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, calling that program pro-life — despite claims to the contrary from some pro-life advocates who have expressed concern some of the program’s funds could be diverted to pay for abortions.