Christians must visit the manger, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo said.
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President Obama signs a new bipartisan international religious freedom bill
The bill will improve U.S. religious freedom diplomacy efforts globally; better train and equip diplomats to counter extremism; address anti-Semitism and religious persecution and mitigate sectarian conflict.
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The American bishops are ramping up their advocacy for migrants and refugees.
The bishops will be ready to respond to any executive orders and legislation that the new Congress and President-elect Donald J. Trump may introduce.
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Ohio lawmakers pass two bills restricting abortion
State lawmakers passed a measure to ban abortions in the state after 20 weeks after approving legislation that would ban abortions when a fetal heartbeat can be detected.
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Swiss bishop: No last rites for patients seeking assisted suicide
The bishop said contemporary society was “showered with random data” and often showed a “frightening superficiality towards moral issues.”
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Oakland bishop prays for victims and responders to Oakland fire
As of Dec. 6, the death toll was 36 and officials said that no additional bodies have been recovered.
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Why do Catholic bishops fear chaos in Congo?
“Despite all divergences, we believe a political compromise is still possible,” the bishops said in a Dec. 2 statement.
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USCCB leaders call for special day of prayer for migrants and refugees
“So many families are wondering how changes to immigration policy might impact them,” said Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles.
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Pax Christi International outlines segregation and inequality in Israel
Pax Christi’s leadership is concerned that Israel’s actions violate international law and must stop.
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Amid devastating wildfires, Tennessee bishop calls for aid and prayers
“The Catholic community of east Tennessee continues to pray for those who have been affected by the terrible wildfires in Gatlinburg and other communities across the region,” Bishop Richard F. Stika said.