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Amid conflict, poverty, papal charity aids persecuted Christians worldwide
Amid conflict, instability and poverty, "a remarkable display of true Christian charity" helped sustain the church in more than 130 countries during the previous year, said Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, president of the papal foundation Aid to the Church in Need.
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Juneteenth seen as day to reflect on freedom, ending racism
This year marks the 160th anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the last Confederate state that continued to uphold the practice of slavery two years after it was abolished in the country -- an event marked by ...
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USCCB president: Bishops stand with immigrants ‘in this challenging hour’
"No one can turn a deaf ear to the palpable cries of anxiety and fear heard in communities throughout the country in the wake of a surge in immigration enforcement actions," said the leader of the nation's Catholic bishops in a June ...
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Almost half of U.S. adults have Catholic connection, but Mass makes significant difference in Catholic identity
Close to half of the nation's adults have a personal or family connection to Catholicism, but Mass attendance makes for significant differences in what Catholics say is essential to their identity.
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Mexican bishops express solidarity with migrants amid protests in US cities
The Mexican bishops' conference expressed solidarity with migrants "suffering persecution and violence" in the United States amid protests roiling Los Angeles.
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Kyiv’s historic cathedral damaged in Russian air strikes
Up to seven people were killed and up to 13 injured in a large-scale Russian drone attack on Kyiv and Odesa June 10, which also damaged the historic Holy Wisdom Cathedral, also known as St. Sophia Cathedral.
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California bishops celebrate ‘very powerful’ Mass for detainees in ICE facility