The week of prayer, Pope Francis said, urges Catholics and Lutherans to reconcile and “draw closer to one another anew through conversion.”
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The U.S. abortion rate is at its lowest point since Roe v. Wade
The percentage of pregnancies ending in abortion is down to 18.8 percent, a decline of nearly two-fifths below is 1983 peak of 30.3 percent.
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Northern Ireland’s unity government is falling apart and an election is coming soon
The main Irish Catholic party is demanding an early election.
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Before Trump’s inauguration, Catholic communities are praying for immigrants
At least one community said it will declare sanctuary status for itself.
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Baltimore archdiocese prepares to help family grieved by fire
Father Christopher Whatley said the parish had already received some contributions and will gather more at upcoming masses.
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Apology from Archbishop of Canterbury coming for Reformation violence against Catholics
The statement is expected to express remorse that the (Protestant) Church of England carried out so many acts of violence.
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Betsy DeVos advocates for charter, magnet, religious school choice
DeVos’ candidacy has been met with fierce opposition for labor unions, Democrats and civil rights groups.
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Why one U.S. bishop will advocate differently for Iraqi religious minorities
The Iraqi Catholic clergy do not want to see a safe corridor set up for Christians.
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These bishops are learning firsthand about a battle over Israeli settlements
Embroiled in a legal battle to protect their property from confiscation by the Israeli government, the Nasser family has made their farm a symbol of nonviolent resistance.
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Nigerian government mistakenly bombs refugee camp instead of Boko Haram
The attack killed more than 100 refugees and aid workers, a Borno state official said.