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Priest says being in vaccine trial a way to help bring end to deadly virus

When Father John Fields received an email asking him if he wanted to participate ...
10th Covenant House Sleep Out raised funds for increased needs

This year, when many fundraisers became virtual events, Covenant House Sleep Out went hybrid.
Twin storms, pandemic more disastrous than Hurricane Mitch, says Honduran priest

Two Honduran priests say the church is overwhelmed trying to provide humanitarian relief to victims of Hurricane...
Supreme Court allows federal execution of Texas inmate to proceed

The Supreme Court Nov. 19 denied a stay of execution for federal inmate Orlando Hall, who was put to death by lethal injection an hour later, just before midnight.
U.S. bishops urge Trump, Barr to stop upcoming federal executions

In response to the upcoming federal execution of Orlando Hall Nov. 19, ...
'Just war' theory often misused for unjust motives, cardinal says

Pope Francis' teaching on the "just war" theory is a crucial point of reflection in today's world where the historic motives to morally justify aggression and violence are often misused, said Cardinal Michael Czerny, undersecretary for the Vatican's Migrants and Refugees Section.
Second hurricane ravages Nicaragua, leaves widespread homelessness

A Nicaraguan priest said Hurricane Iota hit the northeastern corner of the country with "more force" ...
EU Catholic leaders urge tougher policies to protect Arctic

Two European Catholic commissions warned that Arctic warming is intensifying competition over the region's resources and urged tougher policies to protect its biodiversity and Indigenous communities.
'It has been completely disastrous': second hurricane hits Nicaragua

Hurricane Iota struck Nicaragua 15 miles south of where Hurricane Eta hit ...
Federal judge: Rules restricting DACA program were invalid

A federal judge ruled that the suspension of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program ...
As fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray escalates, JRS urges humanitarian access

A senior official of Jesuit Refugee Service called for a humanitarian corridor in Ethiopia's semi-autonomous region of Tigray as the armed conflict between the Ethiopian army and the region's forces continued to escalate, killing hundreds and forcing thousands out of their homes.
Category 5 hurricane set to hit Central America in same spot as Eta

Church leaders in Central America prayed for protection as a second hurricane in less than two weeks stormed toward the already battered region.
Fifth storm in three weeks leaves Filipinos trapped in houses, on roofs

Filipinos appealed for help as a fifth tropical storm or typhoon hit their country in a three-week period.
Pope Francis congratulates Biden on winning presidential election

Pope Francis called Joe Biden to congratulate him on winning the U.S. presidential election.
U.N. calls for governments to act after shipwreck kills 74 migrants

The U.N. migration agency renewed its call for increased search and rescue efforts after another tragic shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea claimed the lives of 74 migrant men, women and children.
At Jesuit agency event, Biden announces he will dramatically raise refugee cap

Weeks after the administration of President Donald Trump announced it was dropping to a historic low the cap on the maximum number of displaced people the U.S. decides to resettle in a federal fiscal year, President-elect Joe Biden said Nov. 12 he would be heading in a dramatically different direction.
Christians, Muslims again top list of faiths facing hostility worldwide

Christians top the list for countries where they face either governmental or social hostility, according to a new report ...
Supreme Court seems ready to let Affordable Care Act stand

On Nov. 10, when the fate of the Affordable Care Act faced the Supreme Court for the third time since it was signed into law 10 years ago, the justices seemed willing to leave the bulk of the law intact even if they found one part of it to be unconstitutional.
USCCB chief: Nation's leaders must now 'come together' with election of new U.S. president

With Joe Biden now elected as the nation's 46th president, it is "time for our leaders to come together ...
Eta deluges Central America, Mexico, leaving scores dead, thousands homeless

Pope Francis offered prayers Nov. 8 for the victims of Hurricane Eta, which deluged Central America ...
Legalizing assisted suicide allows state to decide who lives, who dies

Kristen Hanson told the emotional story of her husband's battle with brain cancer ...
UPDATE: Church responds as Hurricane Eta leaves death, destruction in Central America

Hurricane Eta has left death and destruction in Nicaragua, Guatemala and Honduras.
Philippine churches open doors to typhoon evacuees

Churches in the Philippines have opened their doors to offer shelter during Super Typhoon Goni.
Pope, Austrian Church leaders urge end to hatred after Vienna attacks

Pope Francis and Austrian Church leaders expressed dismay and sorrow after terrorists attack ...
As trafficking law turns 20, Rep. Smith fears pandemic fosters child exploitation

As Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 marks 20 years ...

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