In a recent audience with children from Milan’s Instituto San Carlo, Pope Francis said that God does not play favorites; it is humans who cause suffering and pain and that we must become aware of how we act toward others.
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Papal commission for protection of minors meets in Rome
In its 10th plenary assembly, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, headed by Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston, met in Rome on April 4-7 to discuss the recently concluded summit on sexual abuse.
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For storied civil rights center, Highlander Center fire is an echo of the past
The local sheriff said the fire may have been intentionally set, after a “symbol connected to the white power movement” was found spray-painted in the parking lot. On April 4, FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before Congress that white supremacy is a “persistent, pervasive threat” to U.S. security.
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Catholic leaders urge U.S. government to declare T.P.S. for Venezuelans
A copy of the letter was released late April 4 by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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Border crisis declarations mask misery of immigrants
An estimated 100,000 apprehensions of immigrants by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents at the U.S.-Mexico border in March is the highest figure in one month in a decade.
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Faith leaders urge Trump and other U.S leaders to uphold religious liberty
More than 140 religious leaders called on President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and congressional leaders to uphold principles of religious freedom following a series of attacks on people of faith, clergy and houses of worship.
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Chinese bishop who stepped aside unsure he can concelebrate chrism Mass
The former bishop of Mindong, China, Bishop Guo Xijin, is doubtful that he will be allowed to concelebrate Holy Thursday Mass because of his unclear status with Chinese authorities.
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Philippine president threatens ‘revolutionary war’ if critics push him
President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines threatened to put all of his critics in jail if they do not relent in their criticism of him, resulting in even greater criticism of his methods and behavior.
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Authorities investigate ‘suspicious’ fires at black churches
Authorities in southern Louisiana are investigating a string of “suspicious” fires at three African American churches in recent days.
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Maryknoll lay missioner in Salvador works to address root causes of emigration
While murders have decreased since 2015-2016, when El Salvador had the world’s highest murder rate, disappearances have increased, and the murder rate remains among the worst in the world.