The president on Feb. 28 acknowledged Megan Crowley, 20, who has Pompe disease, for her strength and character while living with the inherited disorder.
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Social justice advocates find support in faith-based organizations
“The diversity of ideas, it takes us farther,” said Bilal Ali, 64, a human rights advocate and organizer.
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Bishop Cantu: Reduce the nuclear arsenal
Bishop Cantu’s letter comes as Secretary of State Rex Tillerson begins his time as the chief foreign affairs adviser to President Donald Trump.
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How refugee advocates are fighting Trump’s immigration ban
In five of the earliest lawsuits against Trump’s ban, federal judges blocked the government from denying entry to anyone from the affected countries with a valid visa.
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Cardinal Dolan has a minute to read from Book of Wisdom at Trump’s inauguration
The inauguration of a new president can be a time of hope and renewal for the country, Cardinal Dolan said.
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Upcoming U.N. talks to abolish nuclear weapons face uncertain future
The United Nations is preparing to embark on talks to ban nuclear weapons.Negotiations are set to begin in March and are expected to take an indefinite time to complete.The end result is uncertain, but the 123 nations that voted on Oct. 27 for a resolution within the U.N. General Assembly committee
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U.S. Bishops remain optimistic that dialogue with Iranian religious leaders can lead to peace
“We grew to learn about each other…We grew to see each other as human beings.”
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How Catholic advocates view the new White House
Catholic advocates say their work will cover issues of religious liberty, human dignity and climate change.
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Election could determine fate of religious freedom in health care
There is more on the line on November 8 than just the presidency.
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Catholic Charities starts clean-up after Hurricane Matthew
Sustained damage varies but state and some dioceses remained disconnected.