Bill O’Keefe, vice president for government relations and advocacy at Catholic Relief Services, called Stephen Colecchi a resolute partner in advocacy and a gifted friend who is at ease talking with policymakers and struggling people alike.
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Northern Ireland’s Good Friday Agreement turns 20
As the Good Friday Agreement turns 20, the future of Northern Ireland remains unclear.
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In Canada, prayers and tears for victims of Hockey team tragedy
The 15 dead included 10 hockey players between the ages of 16 and 21, the team coach, radio broadcaster, bus driver and other team personnel.
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Mexican Bishops condemn US border troop deployment
The April 7 letter, addressed to people in Mexico and the United States and the presidents of both countries, echoed sentiments of U.S. border bishops by saying the frontier between the two countries “is not a war zone”.
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Pope Francis denounces chemical weapons attack in Syria
A suspected chemical-weapon attack occurred late April 7 when Syrian army warplanes bombed the eastern town of Douma.
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Pope Francis’ new exhortation warns against modern problems caused by ancient heresies
This is not the first time that Francis has drawn attention to the persistence of Gnosticism and Pelagianism.
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As Syrian war grinds on, humanitarian aid slow to ramp up
Getting humanitarian aid to desperate populations during the conflict has largely been contingent on the warring sides to agree to a temporary cease fire.
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Archbishop Chaput commemorates the 50th anniversary of “Humanae Vitae”
The encyclical is notably known for upholding church renouncement of contraception.
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Catholic activists face trespassing charges after protesting on U.S. Navy base
The Navy’s fleet of Trident submarines carries about half of the U.S. active strategic nuclear warheads, according to military observers.
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Participants in interfaith rally resolve to continue Rev. King’s work
The rally featured clergy from numerous faith traditions, including Catholics, Orthodox Christians, various Protestant denominations, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, Zoroastrians and others.