“They could bring nearly 12 million people out of the shadows, if they wanted to,” Cardinal Tobin said. “This isn’t about border security. It’s about being attentive to the reality of people who are already in our communities.”
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Website details the life of Father Stanley Rother, who will soon be beatified
The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City has opened a website detailing the life, as well as steps toward sainthood, of Father Stanley Rother.
Posted inExplainer, Faith
A history of the friction between the Girl Scouts and the Catholic Church
Despite recent criticism, the Girl Scouts boasts of its relationship with the Catholic Church on its website.
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Minnesota bishop denies coercing abuse victim to remain silent
The Diocese of Crookston issued the statement in response to a lawsuit filed that day against the bishop and the diocese.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
The church must build ‘spiritual ramps’ to sex abuse survivors
Wheelchair ramps help disabled persons enter into a church building. There is a need for spiritual ramps to help the church to go in the other direction.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Deacon candidate accuses Minnesota bishop of blackmail to keep abuse allegations quiet
His attorney said it’s the first time a U.S. bishop has been sued individually for coercion.
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Bishops among first signatories to pledge to end death penalty
Each person taking the pledge promises to educate, advocate and pray for an end to capital punishment.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
What can the U.S. learn from how other countries balance church and state?
U.S. educational history is rife with examples of varying levels of government involvement with religious education in public schools.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Will Hawaii prove a sanctuary for undocumented people?
“So far we do not know of anybody on Oahu that has been visited by ICE or picked up.”
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Girl Scouts no longer “compatible” with Gospel, Archdiocese of Kansas City says
The Archdiocese of Kansas City said that Girl Scouts is “no longer a compatible partner in helping us form young women with the virtues and values of the Gospel.”