The pope told the participants that his first reaction to hearing about “this praiseworthy initiative” was one of gratitude to God.
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“Second Chance Month” gains bipartisan supoort for former inmates
Representatives from a number of organizations called for a reduction in the more than 48,000 statutes that limit the rights of people with a criminal record.
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Kidnapped Mexican priest returned, another murdered
“We do not know the reasons why he was abducted. He did not have problems with anyone,” Father Angel Vargas Uribe said. “We are not scared.”
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North Korean refugees will be “tortured, sent to camps and killed” if they return, French priest says
Conditions have worsened for surviving Christians under the dictatorship of Kim Jong Un, said a priest working with North Korean refugees in China.
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After Pope Francis says give to beggars, a U.S. bishop says don’t
Bishop Thomas Tobin, who has previously criticized Francis, posted a Facebook message entitled “Three Reasons Not to Give to Panhandlers” on Tuesday.
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Vatican and U.S. church leaders urge Trump to reconsider environmental rollback
One of the pope’s senior advisers urged Mr. Trump to listen to “dissenting” voices when it comes to the environment.
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The bond between Our Lady of Fatima and the past three popes
Pope Francis made headlines with the canonization of two children, but his adoration cannot match that of St. John Paul II.
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Supreme Court protects Texas inmate from death penalty due to intellectual disability
The court’s 5-3 decision reversed a Texas appeals court ruling that said inmate Bobby James Moore was not intellectually disabled based on state criteria and could face execution.
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Catholic Charities across the U.S. could face huge cuts if Trump’s budget is passed
Catholic Charities agencies across the United States could face huge budget holes should Congress approve the president’s proposed budget.
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Pope Francis is the third-best leader in the world, according to Fortune
The pope was bested by a sports figure and an e-commerce firm chairperson.