It is rare for penalties to be discussed in relation to a subject other than abortion.
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New York court again rules Fulton Sheen’s remains may be moved to Peoria
The Diocese of Peoria has reacted with “great joy” to a decision by a New York court in favor of Joan Sheen Cunningham’s petition to have the remains of her uncle, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, moved from New York City to Peoria.
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Speaker Paul Ryan promises compromise to protect Dreamers
“We do have a sovereign border, but we also have a call to recognize that there are people who are fleeing to this country to save their own lives.”
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Jeff Sessions’s rule on asylum seekers could impact victims of religious persecution
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is reviewing a case decided by the Board of Immigration Appeals involving a Salvadoran woman who received asylum due to fleeing domestic abuse in her country.
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Trump to sign executive order creating new White House faith-based initiative
Cardinal Donald Wuerl will be among a number of faith leaders on hand.
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Archbishop Gregory: The time is right to review Mass translations
Archbishop Wilton Gregory says that controversial translations may need to be revisited to fix “problematic” sections that fail to “bring the entire church together.”
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U.S. bishops urge support for USA Act to protect Dreamers
Archbishop Gomez called the USA Act a “good-faith compromise.”
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Faith can help cleanse societal waters of racism, says Cardinal Wuerl
Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl said the concept of race is not a biological reality, but a social construct.
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Catholic leaders condemn President Trump’s plan to send troops to the border
Bishops call the policy dangerous and unwise and urge the administration to be more welcoming to migrants trying to enter the United States.
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Cardinal Wuerl urges parishes to implement ‘Amoris Laetitia’
“The rule to follow in all cases,” the reflection says of family ministry, “is the love and mercy of the Lord.”