The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops voted today to revise their document on Catholics in public life, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” in advance of the 2020 presidential election.
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Religious leaders arrested during ‘pray-in’ at U.S. Capitol
The protestors object to widespread racism, voter suppression, anti-immigrant policies and inaction on poverty around the country.
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Priests’ group recommends revisions in U.S. priestly formation
The organization said the current edition of the U.S. norms “needs more than minimal editing.”
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Cardinal Cupich and Archbishop Gomez to headline conference on overcoming division
The gathering at Georgetown University, “Though Many, One: Overcoming Polarization Through Catholic Social Thought,” is meant to be a starting point to bring about Pope Francis’ vision of the church.
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Fond memories of global community echo with bishops’ justice advocate
Bill O’Keefe, vice president for government relations and advocacy at Catholic Relief Services, called Stephen Colecchi a resolute partner in advocacy and a gifted friend who is at ease talking with policymakers and struggling people alike.
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Archbishop Chaput commemorates the 50th anniversary of “Humanae Vitae”
The encyclical is notably known for upholding church renouncement of contraception.
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Catholic activists face trespassing charges after protesting on U.S. Navy base
The Navy’s fleet of Trident submarines carries about half of the U.S. active strategic nuclear warheads, according to military observers.
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Climate change is top priority for Cardinal Ribat of Papua New Guinea
People of the southwest Pacific Ocean nation of Papua New Guinea face dual threats from rising sea levels and the advent of undersea mining for valuable metals.
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Religious sisters convince Midwest utilities’ company to take action on climate change.
“It’s up to shareholders to put before corporations how important it is to work on less emissions.”
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Catholic leaders push Congress to protect social programs as budget deadline approaches
Advocates are concerned that Congress is willing to cut the programs to offset an expected $1 trillion deficit.