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California bishops call for prayers amid ‘new normal’ of wildfires
“Friends, as the wildfires continue, the needs of our neighbors continue to increase.” —Archbishop Gomez
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Christmas clothing drive in Washington helps babies in Bethlehem
Most of the families are poor and come from desert communities where there is no heat, running water or electricity.
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Cardinal Cupich visits Puerto Rico on behalf of Pope Francis
The pope sent the cardinal to the hurricane-battered island to make a visit before Christmas to express his deep concern for the people.
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‘Sometimes we feel like outsiders … that we aren’t welcome.’ What Hispanic Catholics experience in new parishes
OMAHA, Neb. (CNS) — Sometimes it’s hard to feel welcome, especially when moving to a new community — or in the case of many Hispanics, a new Catholic community. Language barriers, fears of being discovered in the country without legal permission and other concerns can keep families and individuals from getting involved in a parish […]
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No relief for D.C. archdiocese seeking to promote Christmas ads on city buses
A federal judge wrote that it is unlikely church officials would be able to prove that their constitutional rights were being violated.
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97 years later, the largest Catholic church in America is finally finished
The ‘crown jewel’ of the basilica, the Trinity Dome, was dedicated Friday. It’s made of more than 14 million pieces of Venetian glass.
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How does it feel to go to church when you’re homeless?
This week’s guest is Eve Tushnet, a contributing writer for America. Her latest article is “What it’s like going to church when you’re homeless.” Ms. Tushnet says she was inspired to write the article when she saw a fellow parishioner leave Mass early, then saw him later asking people for money. “He had left so […]
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U.S. bishops urge Trump to reconsider withdrawal from U.N. migration compact
The United States has removed itself from another international dialogue aimed at tackling a complex international challenge—migration.
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Bishop Robert Barron: A Fulton Sheen for the 21st Century?
A new book shows Bishop Robert Barron’s ambitious plans to evangelize culture in the United States.