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A woman is pictured in a file photo holding a newborn at Holy Land Family Hospital of Bethlehem in the West Bank. The hospital, located just 1,500 steps from the birthplace of Christ, is confronting significant challenges amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip 45 miles away. (OSV News photo/courtesy HFH Foundation)

Hospital close to Christ’s birthplace in Bethlehem struggles to operate amid war

The Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem, located just 1,500 steps from the birthplace of Christ, is confronting significant challenges amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip 45 miles away.
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God’s love will help US return to its true ideals, cardinal says

Praying for George Floyd and all those who suffer from discrimination and violence in the United States, a top U.S. cardinal said Christians cannot hold any hatred or contempt in their heart when it is filled with God's love.
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Bishops around US express sorrow over Floyd killing, racism

Even as the United States still finds itself grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, outrage, grief and anger over the latest killing of an unarmed black man outweighed caution as hundreds of thousands turned out nationwide to protest and many of
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Catholics must speak out against racism, say leaders

When a black man is just a boy, his parents will likely have two conversations with him. The first is about life in general — things like being careful crossing the street, how to choose one’s friends and be a
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After ‘taking a knee,’ border bishop gets a call from the pope

It’s called “taking a knee,” and many professional athletes around the country have made the gesture publicly to protest police brutality.
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Floyd’s death demands examination of conscience, archbishop says

Amid the turmoil following George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda said the Catholic Church must proclaim the Gospel message of Jesus' love for all people, as well as its teaching on the dignity of human life.
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Parish sells masks to help retired bishops, priests, imams

Raising money by selling white cloth face masks, a parish in the Ivory Coast has begun a project to provide food and other necessities to retired bishops, priests, ministers and imams.
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