During his first year of adjusting to life in the United States, Sudanese refugee Bershlmaws "Alo" Koko has relied upon the guidance and friendship of Fritz French, a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Indianapolis. French is a volunteer mentor with the Indianapolis Archdiocese's Refugee and Immigrant Services program of Catholic Charities. (CNS photo/John Shaughnessy, The Criterion)

Sharing the journey: Mentor aids Sudanese refugee in new U.S. life

by John Shaughnessy - Catholic News Service December 5, 2017

After arriving, Alo faced the same challenges that confront many refugees: separation from family, poor command of English, adjustments to an unfamiliar culture, and no knowledge of how to navigate life in a new country.

Anti-government protestors shout slogans during a government imposed dawn-to-dusk curfew in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, on Dec. 3. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

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Pope Francis prays for peace as Jesuits allege electoral fraud in Honduras

by America Staff December 4, 2017

Deadly protests erupted after a delayed vote count in a hotly disputed presidential election.

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Bishops urge Congress to ‘fix fundamental flaws’ in final tax reform bill

by Catholic News Service December 4, 2017

“Congress should advance a final tax reform bill only if it meets the key moral considerations outlined in our previous letters,” Bishop Dewane said.

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When should Catholics decorate for Christmas?

by Carol Zimmermann - Catholic News Service December 4, 2017

Advent is a season of somber preparation, which isn’t often reflected in inflatable Santas and luminary reindeer.

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Archbishop urges federal funding for HIV & AIDS programs

by Rhina Guidos - Catholic News Service December 4, 2017

The funding is at peril in the proposed federal budget.

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Pope Francis: “The presence of God today is also called ‘Rohingya’”

by Gerard O’Connell December 1, 2017

Pope Francis asked for forgiveness Friday from refugees in Bangladesh for all the hurt and indifference Muslim Rohingya have endured.

Britain's Prince Harry poses with Meghan Markle on Nov. 27 in the Sunken Garden of Kensington Palace in London after announcing their engagement. Markle attended Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles. (CNS photo/Toby Melville, Reuters)

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Royal engagement announcement brings attention to Catholic school

by Carol Zimmermann - Catholic News Service November 30, 2017

“We always tell our students to dream big but not necessarily about marrying a prince!”

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Europe’s Muslim population is growing — but won’t be a majority anytime soon

by Emily McFarlan Miller - Religion News Service November 30, 2017

Even the scenario with the largest growth leaves the Muslim population considerably smaller than the populations of both Christians and people with no religion in Europe.