Violence and conflict leave people’s homes uninhabitable and force them to flee, said experts while discussing the root causes of migration.
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Pro-life advocates take ‘moment to regroup’ after Maine expands abortion access
With Maine set to broadly expand access to abortion, pro-life advocates in that state are taking “a moment to regroup,” said an official from the Diocese of Portland.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Parents of a seminarian share their journey
John and Tracy Sullivan are the parents of Russ Sullivan, a seminarian of the Archdiocese of Baltimore preparing for the priesthood at St. Mary’s Seminary in Roland Park. The Sullivans, parishioners of St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park, share their experience of having a son in the seminary and offer some advice to other parents whose children are interested in the priesthood or religious life.
USCCB ‘rejoices’ at announcement of two cardinals-designate with ‘deep ties’ to U.S.
On behalf of the bishops of the United States, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of Military Services, USA, and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, offered his congratulations and prayers July 9 upon Pope Francis’ announcement of the creation of 21 new cardinals.
Pope names 21 cardinals, including U.S.-born Archbishop Prevost
Pope Francis named 21 new cardinals, including U.S.-born Archbishop Robert F. Prevost, who took the helm at the Dicastery for Bishops in April, and French Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States.
Writing about Georgetown’s history of involvement in slavery has not shaken author’s Catholic faith
Since 2016, Rachel L. Swarns has been researching Georgetown University’s involvement in the slave trade, including the 1838 sale of 272 enslaved people to help pay off debts the Jesuit priests incurred in running the university.
Sessions at upcoming Tekakwitha Conference to feature healing, renewal
Honoring Indigenous Catholics’ spirituality and traditions, the Tekakwitha Conference July 19-23 is expected to draw hundreds of attendees from North America and beyond.
Young Catholic couple killed in school shooting inspires many in Brazil
The tragic June killing of two students in a school shooting in southern Brazil sparked outrage but also brought a young couple’s life to light, showing their devout Catholic faith.
As U.S. maternal mortality rises, pro-life leaders call for ‘Care for Her Act’
The proposed “Care for Her Act” promises to provide what its title suggests: support for women, specifically pregnant and parenting women.
Pope appoints hundreds to attend Synod of Bishops on Synodality
Pope Francis has appointed more than 450 participants, including dozens of religious men and women and laypeople from around the world, to attend the first general assembly of the Synod of Bishops on Synodality in October.
Sisters’ ‘Soul Box’ exhibit provides solace to families of victims slain by gun violence
For the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, offering well-intentioned “thoughts and prayers” to grieving families after every mass shooting is sometimes not enough.
Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Grief Ministry responds to mass shooting in Brooklyn
The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Grief Ministry is working to help the families affected by the July 2 mass shooting in the South Baltimore community of Brooklyn that claimed the lives of 20-year-old Kylis Fagbemi and 18-year-old Aaliyah Gonzalez. Twenty-eight others were injured in the shooting, which happened during a block party.