Cardinal Cupich said the pope is making clear that Vatican II documents are authoritative and permanent.
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Pope Francis in Colombia, Day 3: On ‘sacred ground’ of suffering, pope prays for reconciliation
The pope’s third day in Colombia included a Mass for 600,000 and a prayer service with victims from both sides of the half-century armed conflict,.
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Jesuit Universities defend DACA students
Students, faculty, and staff at Jesuit Universities around the country push back against the Trump administration’s plan to end DACA, a policy which could lead to the deportation of students at Jesuit Schools. Special Thanks to the Los Angeles Loyolan. Their coverage of the LMU demonstration here.
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Time to move from outrage to action on DACA, Fordham University president says
Jesuit and other Catholic academic leaders are ready to protect the Dreamers in their communities from deportation forces.
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Wife, mother describes trauma she felt during recent deportation attempt
INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — It was a typical day for Maira Bordonabe last spring. “I dropped my children off for school, then I spent some time in (adoration),” said the married mother of two children, ages 7 and 12, and a member of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Indianapolis. On that typical spring day as […]
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Parish life still thrives at flood-damaged Houston church
Hit hard by flooding, a Catholic parish in Houston surveys the damage and continues to practice their faith.
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Irma cuts deadly path in Caribbean as church officials prepare response
Hurricane Irma leaves a trail of devastation as Church leaders respond to the crisis.
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Top New York court rules against physician-assisted suicide
The decision is being hailed as a significant victory by the New York State Catholic Conference.
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Cardinal Dolan: Steve Bannon’s comments on immigration are ‘insulting’ and ‘ridiculous’
Mr. Bannon said he believes the Catholic Church has been “terrible” to Mr. Trump on the issue of immigration.
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Senators’ questions for judicial nominee draw accusations of anti-Catholic bias
Three Democratic senators had pointed questions about the Catholic faith of judicial nominee Amy Coney Barrett.