The report found that Catholic initiatives addressing the refugee crisis are marked by their commitment to a range of Catholic social teaching, including respect for life, a commitment to the common good, care for the earth and promoting the dignity of work.
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Michael J. O’Loughlin is national correspondent at America and author of Hidden Mercy: AIDS, Catholics, and the Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear.
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Cardinal Tobin warns against temptation to shrink Catholic community to pure members
At Villanova, the Newark archbishop spoke of “paradigm shifts” in the church and said “only the Lord” can judge who belongs among the faithful.
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How “The Americans” highlights the dangers of consumerism
I am reluctant to admit this, but a retired K.G.B. spy has emerged as a moral compass for me.
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Pope Francis wants you to be holy online. Here’s how.
Stop trolling, resist gossiping and consider putting down your device altogether.
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Can the Catholic Church help young people figure out how to use social media?
Many described technology as something of a necessary evil.
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Catholic leaders condemn President Trump’s plan to send troops to the border
Bishops call the policy dangerous and unwise and urge the administration to be more welcoming to migrants trying to enter the United States.
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Cardinal Cupich praises activists against gun violence at Good Friday procession
The Good Friday march in Chicago included re-enactments of the Last Supper and Crucifixion, along with a call to action to prevent gun violence.
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‘Look back’ laws worry Catholic leaders over potential sex abuse lawsuits
Catholic leaders say they support abolishing time limits for criminal prosecution and expanding background checks for people who work with children. But they also point to an existing law that protects public institutions from “look back” lawsuits and say that it creates a double standard.
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Pope Francis: Standing while receiving Communion can be an act of devotion
“It is clear that what matters to Pope Francis is the transformation of individuals and communities through their attentive and communal participation in the sacramental mysteries.”
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Philadelphia suspends foster care partnership with Catholic Social Services over L.G.B.T. issues
Catholic Social Services refuses to place foster children in homes headed by same-sex couples; the city of Philadelphia says this policy violates a nondiscrimination law.