Catholic leaders have been vocal in their support for the Dream Act. The question is whether strongly worded statements from the U.S. bishops and others will be enough to shake Congress into action.
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Pope Francis wrote her a note—so she changed her life to work directly with victims of human trafficking
In the United Kingdom, the Modern Slavery Act focuses on preventing, detecting and investigating trafficking but not on resettlement of victims. This is where a parish came in.
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Vatican defends Pope Francis against criticism over Rohingya stance
In the past, Francis has strongly condemned the “persecution of our Rohingya brothers,” denounced their suffering because of their faith and called for them to receive “full rights.”
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Iraqi Christians’ status more stable but still precarious
The United States last year called Islamic State’s atrocities in the region constituted genocide.
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U.S. bishops: ‘Net neutrality protections are critical to the faith community to function’
Bishop Coyne urged the retention of the current open internet policies in the wake of a FCC draft proposal that would repeal those protections.
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D.C. archdiocese sues transit agency over rejection of Christmas season ads
The Washington Metro cited its guidelines against religious ads in preventing the image of a group of shepherds from running on city buses.
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The Rohingya weren’t the only religious group hoping for an intervention from Pope Francis
The Christian minority in Myanmar also hoped for an intervention from Pope Francis.
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U.S. & Mexican Catholic bishops meet to renew their ‘Alta-Baja’ friendship
“Alta,” which means “higher” in Spanish, and “Baja” California, or “lower,” were once one territory. In the 19th century, the vast area was governed first by Spain and then by Mexico.
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Pope Francis speaks in Myanmar
In a highly-anticipated speech in Myanmar, Pope Francis did not mention Rohingya Muslims by name but indirectly showed support for them.
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Mexico still assessing earthquake damage to hundreds of churches
Two months after a pair of major earthquakes, parishioners in Mexican towns fear the loss not only of church buildings, but also priceless works of art.