There is a growing awareness about solitary confinement, a practice affecting 60,000 to 100,000 people in U.S. prisons.
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Dissenting sisters in Indian rape case say they are church outcasts
Women religious in India who spoke up against the clergy who abused nuns claim that they are being treated as outcasts and appealing to the Vatican for protection.
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As Cardinal Pell awaits sentence, his appeal is fast-tracked to June
Cardinal George Pell of Australia’s appeal of his conviction on sexual abuse charges has been fast-tracked to June so it can be heard. He is presently in jail and by the time his appeal is decided, he will have been imprisoned for 3 months.
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Number of priests declines for the first time in a decade, Vatican says
The percentage of Catholics in the world has remained steady, while the number of priests has decreased for the first time in almost a decade.
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Vatican announces theme for World Day of Migrants and Refugees
The Vatican celebration of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2019 will be celebrated Sept. 29
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How Colombian churches are helping Venezuelan soldiers who have deserted
As political unrest increases in Venezuela, hundreds of soldiers and police officers are deserting and seeking shelter in neighboring Colombia.
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Catholic Charities is ‘ready to be a part of’ Alabama tornado recovery
Thomas J. Rodi asked for prayers for “those who lost their lives and their loved ones as well as those who have lost homes and businesses.”
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What makes a politician ‘Catholic’? Pope Francis says it’s not a political party.
“I invite you to live your faith with great freedom, never believing that there exists only one form of political commitment for Catholics, a Catholic party.”
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Temporary Protected Status extended for nationals from four countries
The Department of Homeland Security has filed notice that it is extending Temporary Protection Status for foreign nationals from El Salvador, Nicaragua, Haiti and Sudan until Jan. 2, 2020.
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Pope Francis: Give up gossiping for Lent
Lent is a good time to concentrate on fighting the urge to gossip about others and instead trying to correct one’s own faults and defects.