Trump calls himself the “law and order” president. But his “law and order” is a promise for some at the expense of others.
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Proposed class-action suit claims negligence by Vancouver Archdiocese
A class-action lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Vancouver charges that it failed to protect parishioners from clerical sexual abuse.
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The arrest of a Mexican cartel leader reveals a complicated relationship with the Catholic Church
No sooner had federal forces arrested José Antonio Yépez Ortiz — a crime boss known as “El Marro” — than stories surfaced of his supposed generosity with the Catholic Church and devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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Catholics denounce federal execution of Navajo tribe member
Catholic leaders have joined their voices with members of the Navajo Nation in opposing the Aug. 26 scheduled execution of Lezmond Mitchell, the only Native American on federal death row.
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Ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon charged in border wall scheme
President Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon was arrested Thursday on allegations that he ripped off donors trying to fund the southern border wall.
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Father Greg Boyle: Hilton foundation prize is ‘validation’ of all Homeboy Industries does
The prize, which is $2.5 million in unrestricted funds, also “strengthens our resolve to create a community of kinship and healing in Los Angeles,” Father Greg Boyle said in a statement. “All of us at Homeboy Industries are profoundly humbled by the Hilton Foundation’s recognition.”
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Slew of church abuse lawsuits hinges on Pennsylvania court decision
The disposition of 150 sexual abuse lawsuits against the Catholic Church in Pennsylvania depends on how the state court rules.
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Domestic violence epidemic hits Mexico during coronavirus lockdown
Mexico has long been plagued by often brutal violence against women and children. Just under 11 women are killed on average each day in Mexico because of gender-based violence.
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Federal judge speaks out on son’s murder, calls for protection of judges
Lawyer Roy Den Hollander, who later committed suicide, has been identified as the shooter. Hollander has described himself as “anti-feminist.” Mark Anderl, the judge’s husband, remains in the hospital.
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The Catholic Church’s fight against gender-based violence in Nigeria
The Nigerian governors’ forum has declared a state of emergency because of the upsurge of violence against women.