The cardinal already serves as president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
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Chaplain of the House | Patrick Conroy, S.J.
Patrick Conroy is a Jesuit priest whose job it is to pray for Congress.
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The United States must end its exceptional tolerance of landmines
Today thousands of civilians worldwide are maimed or killed each year by these indiscriminate weapons of war.
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Cardinal Dolan has a minute to read from Book of Wisdom at Trump’s inauguration
The inauguration of a new president can be a time of hope and renewal for the country, Cardinal Dolan said.
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Will the law back up cities and churches that offer sanctuary to the undocumented?
Congress cannot force localities to assist in the arrest of immigration violators, honor federal detainer requests or avoid criminal convictions that would trigger deportation proceedings
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Drought, political infighting and unstable neighbors make for an ominous 2017 in southern Africa
Persisting low-level to acute crises throughout southern Africa may make 2017 a year to remember with regret.
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Migrants around the world seek dignity and safety
Efforts to respond to the global crisis of migration are straining budgets not only at humanitarian agencies like Catholic Relief Services but among nations near points of flight.
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Steven McDonald was shot in the line of duty. Then his work began.
After being shot and paralyzed in the line of duty in 1986, McDonald publicly forgave his attacker.
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A new Jesuit program is bringing education to some of the world’s refugees
Students gather outside the schools before the first day of class, ready to learn new skills or improve their language skills, both of which can be invaluable for making a living in refugee camps.
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Who will Trump pick to be his ambassador to the Vatican?
Who will go to Rome? Mr. Trump has bucked conventional wisdom in several of his more high-profile appointments thus far.