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Catholic school blesses, thanks members of Chicago Police Department

August 18, 2016
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Pope: Jesus’ compassion is a call to service, not a vague sentiment

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Women religious at assembly urged to face crisis with contemplation

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Violence in Milwaukee unrest ‘a self-inflicted wound,’ says archbishop

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Louisiana bishop comforts evacuees at shelters; flooding displaces 20,000

August 16, 2016
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CRS uses lessons learned from Ebola to fight Zika in Cape Verde

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