In less than a year, at least six children are believed to have died while in the custody of immigration officials along the border.
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Catholic bishops finally tackle the sex abuse cover-up. Now comes the hard part.
David Gibson: This week’s reform package was easy compared with what comes next.
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Did prayer have anything to do with the St. Louis Blues winning the Stanley Cup?
Before the St. Louis Blues beat the Boston Bruins in Game 7 on June 12 to win the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup for the first time in the team’s 52-year history, Twitter was alive with hopes for a little divine intervention for such a victory.
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Want to rage-tweet the bishops? Their Twitter account is ready to listen.
This week’s social media engagement was an experiment, but Connie Poulos said she feels like it has been a success.
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Retired Wyoming bishop to face Vatican trial on allegations of sex abuse
Retired Bishop Joseph H. Hart of Cheyenne will face a Vatican trial for allegations that he sexually abused several minors years ago.
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Young bishops call for lay involvement and openness during Facebook Live event
Transparency and honesty are key elements of restoring the trust of the laity, especially young people, said two bishops who participated in a Facebook Live event sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops during its spring general assembly.
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Number of undocumented Mexican immigrants in the U.S. declines
But the number of undocumented Central Americans in the country is increasing — from 1.5 million in 2007 to 1.9 million in 2017, according to the Pew Research Center.
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Hong Kong in limbo as extradition protests continue
Hong Kong’s legislature suspended meetings Thursday as leaders considered their next steps following violent clashes between police and protesters opposed to a bill that would allow suspects to be tried in mainland Chinese courts.
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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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African cardinal calls for restraint in Sudan’s dealings with protesters
A prominent African cardinal has called for restraint in Sudan, as the ruling junta cracks down on peaceful protesters in the capital city, Khartoum.