Protesters, who are against the Senate Bill 4 Sanctuary Cities ban, rally outside the Texas Department of Insurance building, where Gov. Greg Abbott has an office in Austin, Texas, on Monday, May 1, 2017. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

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Texas ‘anti-sanctuary’ law erodes immigrants’ trust of police, bishops say

by Catholic News Service May 12, 2017

The Catholic bishops said the Texas law “does not help peace officers build trust with the migrant community.”

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Minnesota bishop denies coercing abuse victim to remain silent

by Maria Wiering - Catholic News Service May 12, 2017

The Diocese of Crookston issued the statement in response to a lawsuit filed that day against the bishop and the diocese.

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Trump firing of Comey possibly worse than Watergate, says former Nixon prosecutor

by Kevin Clarke May 11, 2017

“It’s hard for me to credit that the president is now vigorously acting in Hillary Clinton’s interest,” says Philip Lacovara.

Pope Francis leads his general audience in St. Peter's Square on May 10 at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Tony Gentile, Reuters)

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Pope Francis: The death penalty is a “mortal sin” and “inadmissible”

by Junno Arocho Esteves - Catholic News Service May 11, 2017

Faith is a journey guided by the Holy Spirit, who helps the church grow in understanding the sinful nature of once-accepted practices like slavery and the death penalty, Pope Francis said.

Catholic nuns plant mahogany tree saplings during a Feast of the Forest event in Cagueban town in the western Philippines, on June 30, 2012. Photo courtesy of Reuters/Romeo Ranoco

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Catholic groups will divest from coal, oil and gas to fight climate change

by Josephine McKenna - Religion News Service May 11, 2017

Nine Catholic organizations from around the world have announced they are divesting their savings from coal, oil and gas companies in a joint bid to fight climate change.