At the U.S. Regional World Meeting of Popular Movements in Modesto, California, San Diego Bishop Robert W. McElroy electrified attendees with a challenging analysis of this “pivotal moment as a people and as a nation, in which bitter divisions cleave our country and pollute our national dialogue.” He told his Modesto audience on Feb. 18 […]
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Social justice advocates find support in faith-based organizations
“The diversity of ideas, it takes us farther,” said Bilal Ali, 64, a human rights advocate and organizer.
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Bishops oppose Mississippi bill to outlaw sanctuary cities
The bill would prohibit cities and institutions of higher learning from declaring themselves sanctuary cities. There are currently no sanctuary cities in the state, although the city of Jackson proposed such a declaration last year.
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Faith leaders need more training to deal with mental health issues, say professionals
Summit participants learned about mental health awareness, suicide prevention and pastoral wellness.
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This undocumented woman’s story shows what’s wrong with our immigration system
“My husband is a U.S. citizen and has done wonderful things in this country. I am a liability to my husband, and it is very hard to handle.”
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Finding a way forward for wounded and hurting Catholics
A former member of the Legion of Christ on a life turned upside down by sexual abuse in the church.
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Archbishop Gomez: Trump’s immigration crackdown is harming families
“They are here because they care about their families,” Archbishop Jose Gomez told America. “They really want to be good citizens.”
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How do Americans feel about Catholics, Muslims and Jews? A new study offers insights
Pew Research Center found that warmer feelings toward various religions were expressed by people in all of the participating major religious groups.
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US bishops urge Trump administration to issue executive order on religious freedom
Those opposing the order say it would legalize discrimination and was too far-reaching
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Philly archbishop says the press is being too hard on President Trump
On conservative radio show, Archbishop Chaput says “elites” in the media are hostile to voters of faith.