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Read: Prayers at the D.N.C. by Sr. Simone Campbell and Fr. James Martin

by Simone Campbell, S.S.S. and James Martin, S.J. August 20, 2020

Campbell and Martin were among the religious leaders invited to take part in the Democratic National Convention.

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Joe Biden’s Catholic faith on display at Democratic convention’s final night

by Michael J. O’Loughlin August 20, 2020

If Joe Biden wins in November, he will be just the second Catholic elected president.

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Ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon charged in border wall scheme

by Larry Neumeister - Associated Press, Colleen Long - Associated Press and Jill Colvin - Associated Press August 20, 2020

President Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon was arrested Thursday on allegations that he ripped off donors trying to fund the southern border wall.

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At Beirut parish, signs of hope, demands for accountability after blast

by Doreen Abi Raad - Catholic News Service August 20, 2020

Although the lives of those attending that Mass were spared, so far 12 parishioners have died from the blast. Father Mouannes has no idea how many have been injured.

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Joe Biden’s friend Sen. Coons to elevate faith on Democratic convention stage

by Elana Schor, Associated Press August 20, 2020

When Coons speaks to the Democratic National Convention on Thursday before Biden’s speech accepting the party’s presidential nomination, his remarks will focus on faith — attesting in highly personal fashion to his longtime friend’s belief in God.

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Catholic leaders call for action on decade-old massacre of migrants in Mexico

by David Agren - Catholic News Service August 20, 2020

Catholic church authorities are demanding an investigation into one of Mexico’s most notorious crimes: the murder a decade ago of 72 migrants by drug cartel gunmen.

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Mauritius cardinal praises outpouring of solidarity after oil spill

by Jonathan Luxmoore - OSV News August 20, 2020

The oil spill off the coast of Mauritius has renewed attention as to how environmental disasters affect ecological and economic life.

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Former West Virginia bishop apologizes, reimburses diocese

by John Raby - Associated Press August 20, 2020

Former Bishop Michael Bransfield of Wheeling-Charleston has written a letter of apology for “any scandal” he had caused and has made a $441,000 reimbursement to his former diocese.

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Pope Francis: Making the poor a priority isn’t political, it’s the Gospel

by Carol Glatz - Catholic News Service August 19, 2020

The preferential option for the poor, which includes feeding the hungry and drawing close to the excluded, “is the key criterion of Christian authenticity,” Pope Francis said Aug. 19 during his weekly general audience.