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Lebanon's 'new poor' seek help when they used to be the ones to donate
In the throes of a collapsing economy exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic and devastation from the catastrophic Beirut port blast last August, Lebanon is sinking further into a dire situation.
U.S. bishops back bill to protect faith-based foster care, adoption providers
Legislation introduced in the Senate and the House aims to protect "the cherished freedom of religious liberty" of faith-based foster care and adoption providers who believe children "deserve to be placed with a married mother and father," the chairmen of three U.S. bishops' committees said March 15.
Jesuits pledge $100 million to benefit descendants of enslaved people
The Jesuit order is pledging to raise $100 million for descendants of enslaved people once owned and sold by their order as a way to make reparations and also help the nation move toward racial healing.
Virginia bishops say allowing unlimited abortion is 'deplorable policy'
By signing a measure that inserts abortion without limits into Virginia's health benefits exchange, Gov. Ralph Northam "has crossed yet another tragic threshold," said the heads of the state's two Catholic dioceses.
Post-pandemic world must learn from mistakes, Pope says in new book
The uncertainty and death brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic can be an opportunity for humanity to reflect on how to build a better world, Pope Francis said in a new book.
Top Knight says group is 'force for good,' bolsters men's faith, families
Patrick Kelly's formal installation as the 14th Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus ...
Business executive who is gospel singer, author to receive Laetare Medal
Carla Harris, an executive at Morgan Stanley and celebrated gospel singer, will be awarded Notre Dame's Laetare Medal.
Pope praises Filipino Catholics as joyful witnesses of the Gospel
The joy of the Gospel has been an integral part of the Filipino identity since the arrival of Christianity in the Southeast Asian country five centuries ago, Pope Francis said.
Jesus wasn't just good, he is God, papal preacher says
Plenty of non-Christians believe that Jesus was a real person and that what he taught can make the world a better place, but what makes a person a Christian is believing that Jesus is God, said the preacher of the papal household.
'Human fraternity' includes citizenship rights for all, cardinal says
Pope Francis' focus on "human fraternity" does not aim simply at promoting tolerance among different religions and ethnic groups but ultimately pushes for a recognition of the full citizenship rights of all minorities, said Cardinal Miguel Angel Ayuso, president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue.
Catholic Relief Services collection set for March 13-14
Parishes throughout the Diocese of Trenton will take up a second collection to benefit the Catholic Relief Services at all Masses the weekend of March 13-14.
Philadelphia archbishop named member of Latin America commission
Pope Francis named Archbishop Nelson J. Perez of Philadelphia as a member of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.
USCCB Administrative Committee's pastoral message marks year of pandemic
U.S. life has "dramatically changed" due to the yearlong pandemic, and alongside it, racial injustices and political divisions have shaken the nation, yet there is "comfort in God's promise," the U.S. bishops' Administrative Committee said in a March 9 pastoral message.
Faith amid the ruins: Pope calls Iraqis to affirm kinship under one God
Pope Francis summarized his "pilgrimage of faith and penitence" to Iraq in a prayer.
Bishops say pandemic relief bill must be passed without abortion funding
If it passes and becomes law, the American Rescue Plan Congress is considering would pit the great need Americans have for economic relief in this pandemic against those who insist the bill must include abortion funding, said the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the chairmen of …
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