Pope Francis joined a chorus of humanitarian relief and human rights critics who urged the United States to do more to avoid noncombatant deaths.
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From the Gospels to Elizabeth Warren, women nevertheless persist
Stories of persistent women abound in the Gospels.
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Bad neighbor policy? Mexico’s President Peña Nieto struggles to respond to Trump administration
The education plan for deportees represents one of the first attempts by the Mexican government to pushback against the policies of the new occupant of the White House.
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Proposed bans on Sharia law are just an attempt to ‘alienate’ U.S. Muslims, leaders say
Supporters of state proposals to prevent Islamic code from being used in American courts argue they aren’t overtly anti-Muslim and are needed to safeguard constitutional rights for average Americans.
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Catholic health care leader: Obamacare replacement is a “pro-life disaster”
Sister Carol Keehan condemned the G.O.P.-sponsored health care plan, calling the measure “anti-life” and citing concerns over how the measure would affect pregnant women and young mothers.
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Catholic health leader calls Obamacare replacement disastrous for pro-life causes
“This bill is catastrophic for Catholic social teaching and particularly for the people who we’re called to serve,” Sister Carol Keehan said.
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Sec. of State Tillerson meets with Bishop Cantu to discuss immigration, the Middle East and Africa
Bishop Cantu said the meeting was to let Tillerson know “that our only motive is to help build the common good, that we don’t have ulterior motives.”
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Rod Dreher: Common ground is less important than “being faithful” for Christians
An interview with the author of ‘The Benedict Option’
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Court rules nature preserve at Catholic shrine is not religious and eligible for taxation
The ruling appears to confirm fears among some faith leaders that courts are reining in the definition of religious practice.
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Chicago’s Cardinal Cupich pledges support for migrants during Telemundo special
The cardinal has frequently been critical of the Trump administration’s stance toward undocumented immigrants and refugees.