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Pew: US Christianity downturn leveling, but Catholics suffer ‘greatest net losses’
A multiyear decline in Christianity in the U.S. may have leveled off, according to a new survey by Pew Research Center. However, the Catholic Church, the survey found, is seeing the greatest net losses of believers compared to other religions in the ...
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Judge blocks policy permitting ICE arrests at some places of worship
A federal judge in Maryland has halted a Trump administration policy rescinding long-standing restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from making arrests at what are seen as sensitive locations, including houses of worship, schools and hospitals.
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While still in critical condition, pope is showing slight improvement
Pope Francis' condition has shown a slight improvement, which, however, is still critical, the Vatican said.
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Pope’s condition still ‘critical’ with signs of renal insufficiency under control
Pope Francis’ condition remained “critical” the evening of Feb. 23, his doctors said, with blood tests showing “initial, mild renal insufficiency, at present under control.”
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Bishops sue Trump administration over halting refugee resettlement funds
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops sued the Trump administration Feb. 18 over the suspension of funding of refugee resettlement assistance.
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Pope’s condition stable; tests show some improvement
Pope Francis’ doctors described his condition as “stable” late Feb. 19 even though “blood tests, evaluated by the medical staff, show a slight improvement.
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Pope continues to improve, is doing respiratory therapy
Pope Francis’ clinical condition continued to improve Feb. 27, the Vatican said, and he had respiratory physiotherapy in the morning and the afternoon.