Gertrude Elelegu, S.S.L., of Nigeria and Sarah Puls, S.G.S., of Australia have devoted many years to mitigating the global scourge of human trafficking and restoring the people traumatized by their experiences in this shadow world.
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A ‘Pope Leo effect’ might be driving Latino vocations to the priesthood
It may be too early to tell, but Father Corral believes the election of Pope Leo XIV has led more young men to at the very least consider the priesthood. That includes Latinos.
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The original Cristo Rey Jesuit high school celebrates 30 years
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Chicago, the pioneering school in what is now the Cristo Rey Network, turns 30 this year.
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Interview: Bishop Olson on the ‘racist and sinful rhetoric’ of a Texas politician
Bishop Olson responded to Bo French: “This is racist and sinful rhetoric that seeks to harm and to divide. It is disturbing that it comes from a candidate for public office. An apology is called for.”
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In Uruguay, ‘EcoFranciscans’ and other church groups are fighting for environmental justice
Catholic groups lobby governments, corporations and civil society to bring about changes in everything from agriculture to water use.
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With sex abuse allegations, some priests wonder: Will I be presumed innocent until proven guilty?
When a priest is accused of sex abuse, should they be removed before an investigation is complete?
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Pope Leo: Conversion of heart needed to end wars and heal the Earth
The social and ecological devastation wrought by war is a moral crisis, Pope Leo XIV wrote in his message for the 2026 World Day of Prayer for Creation.
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Inside the U.S. bishops’ plan for Hispanic ministry in the era of mass deportations
Immigrant accompaniment is just one of the priorities the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops set for Hispanic ministry in 2026.
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U.S. Catholics, from bishops to lay advocates, scramble to help Haitian community as ICE prepares for deportations
In Miami, which hosts the largest Haitian community in the country, Archbishop Wenski described Haitian residents as “very tense, very nervous” as they await whatever comes next.
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Catholic schools and childhood vaccines: A showdown between Florida’s attorney general and bishops
A showdown over vaccines between Catholic school officials in Florida and the state’s attorney general this week revived debate over the morality and efficacy of vaccinations.