The annual award of $1,000,000 recognizes unsung heroes who are conquering the world’s most persistent social problems.
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Pope Francis: Protecting the planet is an ethical, moral obligation
Pope Francis praised the 100 countries that joined the Paris climate agreement but emphasized that implementing it must involve multidisciplinary cooperation and special measures of solidarity with the poor.
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Report commissioned by bishops finds diversity abounds in U.S. church
Catholic institutions and ministries need to adapt and prepare for growing diversity.
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South Korean Catholics seek president’s resignation over scandal
At least 10 dioceses have called for Park’s resignation and held Masses praying for the country.
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‘Gasps, followed by tears’ as Christians return to their church destroyed by ISIS
Emotions ran high when the church bell tolled for the first time in more than two years.
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How Catholic advocates view the new White House
Catholic advocates say their work will cover issues of religious liberty, human dignity and climate change.
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Four Cardinals are asking Pope Francis to clarify his teaching on Communion for divorced
After not receiving a response from the pope, the cardinals released their letter to the public.
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A Mexican priest that was kidnapped is found alive—but with signs of torture
“This priest will not return the same…He’s going to live in fear, going to live with the effects of this trauma.”
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How many Canadians die from euthanasia? Opponents say it’s unclear
“We’re talking about killing a human being,” said Aubert Martin, executive director of a grassroots anti-euthanasia organization. “This is criminal.”
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What won at the polls? Marijuana, gun control and minimum wage hikes
Nebraska voters reinstated the death penalty. California, Nevada and Massachusetts approved measures legalizing the recreational use of marijuana.