Bishop John E. Stowe of Lexington, Kentucky, bishop-president of Pax Christi USA, and Bishop Marc Stenger of Troyes, France, co-president of Pax Christi International, were among the signers of a statement released July 8.
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U.S. bishops approve third-party system for reporting abuse
A nationwide third-party system for receiving confidential reports of “certain complaints” against bishops took a step closer to being implemented during the spring general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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Shareholders push U.S. telecom firms to tackle online child sexual abuse
Online child sexual abuse is a booming international business and religious congregations holding stocks in major telecom firms are stepping up their advocacy to thwart it.
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Jesuit priest Richard Ryscavage, supporter for world’s refugees, dies at 74
Father Ryscavage’s research and advocacy on behalf of refugees and migrants was recognized around the world
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Survey: Catholics want church to invest funds in line with its values
A recent survey by the Boston-based Catholic Investment Services indicated that 90% of Catholics surveyed believed that church organizations should invest funds in ways that are consistent with church teachings. However, because of the sex-abuse scandals that have plagued the church, 31% stated that they are not as inclined to give as much to their parishes as previously.
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Bishops say EPA plan to roll back pollution rule would harm the unborn
The bishops argued in a March 22 statement that the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, or MATS, are needed to protect pregnant women as well.
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Catholic social teaching guides advocates in push for a ‘moral’ budget
With divided government, the budget debate from now through the start of the fiscal year on Oct. 1, and perhaps later, may become contentious as congressional committee hearings shape how tax dollars are spent.
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Old guard looks to new generation of voices on nuclear disarmament
“I think it’s more critical than ever for the public, for those of us working in the field, to stay engaged on the issues and remain motivated and committed to freeing the world of nuclear weapons.”
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Four CRS staffers aboard Ethiopian jet that crashed
Four Catholic Relief Service staff members on their way to a training session in Nairobi, Kenya, were among the passengers aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight that crashed moments after takeoff in the east African nation.
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N.Y. congregation’s concern leads bank to end private prison financing
A campaign by faith-based investors and investment networks, spearheaded by a New York congregation of women religious, led the nation’s largest consumer bank to announce it intended to stop investing in private prison firms.