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Christians don’t exclude, they welcome, pope says at general audience
Flanked by a group of refugees, Pope Francis appealed to Christians to care for and welcome those whom society often excludes.
Blueprint of Catholic response to Orlando: Pray, act, show solidarity
As Orlando, Florida, and the nation moves on from the shock of the June 12 nightclub attack, many are finding that there is no set path to find solace.
Mexican churchmen say teacher conflict indicates greater social unrest
Churchmen in the southern Mexican states of Oaxaca and Chiapas have offered to mediate a conflict between the government and protesting teachers and their supporters after an attempt at dislodging a roadblock left eight dead and...
Chicago archdiocesan outreach to gay community remembers Orlando victims
When members of the Chicago Archdiocesan Gay and Lesbian Outreach gathered the evening of June 19 for their regular weekly Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, they had as their focus the victims of the mass shooting June 12...
Death penalty fosters revenge, not justice, pope says
Use of the death penalty is an unacceptable practice that sows vengeance and does not bring justice to the victims of crime, Pope Francis said.
Security, criminal justice experts seek lessons after Florida shooting
As grief and shock turns to worry following the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history, security and policing experts are looking for long-term lessons from the June 12 tragedy in Orlando.
Relic tour for fortnight highlights saints’ courage, religious liberty
A nationwide tour of relics of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher, two 16th-century martyrs who exemplified courage and conviction in the face of persecution, is part of the U.S. Catholic Church's Fortnight for Freedom...
Tourists must blow whistle on trafficking during Olympics, religious say
Religious priests, brothers and sisters in Brazil are urging everyone attending the Olympic Games to report instances of exploitation of vulnerable people and to turn in suspected traffickers.
With record-high temperatures, volunteers help keep the vulnerable safe
As triple-digit temperatures hit the desert Southwest, charities are working overtime to keep homeless and vulnerable people safe.