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Church’s history is key to confronting racism, say panelists
Racism and systematic racial injustice "are the issues our people are trying to navigate and are struggling with," said Father Robert Boxie III, a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington.
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Conversations on racism are key to change, says speaker
The annual Ignatian Family Teach-in for Justice, the largest Catholic social justice gathering in the United States, is known for dispensing sharp opinions.
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Transcript shows pope’s distinction between gay marriage, civil unions
When Pope Francis said gay people have a right to be in a family and that gay couples needed some form of civil law to protect their rights, he was not saying that gay couples should have a right to ...
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Pope announces new cardinals, including U.S. Archbishop Gregory
Pope Francis announced he will create 13 new cardinals Nov. 28, including Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington.
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HHS ensures hospital patients have access to spiritual care amid pandemic
The chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Religious Liberty praised the Department of Health and Human Services for resolving discrimination complaints over two hospitals' refusal to let patients have access to the sacraments of baptism and the anointing of ...
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Pope has history of defending marriage, but being open to some civil unions
Pope Francis often has expressed openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including for gay couples, to protect their rights.
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Pope to celebrate private Mass for All Souls at Vatican cemetery
Due to restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19, Pope Francis will celebrate the feast of All Souls with a “strictly private” Mass at a Vatican cemetery.