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Pope Names Chaldean Leader Most Reverend Bawai Soro to Titular See of Foraziana
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Most Reverend Bawai Soro to the titular see of Foraziana. He will continue to reside at the Chaldean Eparchy of St. Peter the Apostle in...
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USCCB Subcommittee Chairman Strongly Endorses State Marriage Defense Act
Federal government disregarding state marriage laws in certain instances Requires deference to law of state where couples reside State laws defining marriage as between a...
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Bishops’ Official Voices Support for ‘No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion Act’
Calls permanent ban on abortion funding “long overdue” Americans agree federal government should not use funding power to support, promote abortion Abortion problems in...
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Archbishop Wenski, Bishop Pates Call for Expansion of Humanitarian Aspects of Response to U.S.-Mexican Drug Trafficking
WASHINGTON—Calling an overemphasis on military “counterproductive,” the bishops who chair the domestic and international peace and justice committees of the U.S...
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Catholic Leaders Urge Senate to Promote Decent Work and Just Wages
Current federal minimum wage is not a just wage Workers’ wages must allow them to form and support families Human dignity should be affirmed by the wages made by workers...
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Collection for the Church in Latin America, Opportunity to Share Faith
WASHINGTON—The annual Collection for the Church in Latin America (CLA) is scheduled for the weekend of January 25-26 in parishes across the country. The collection...
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USCCB Bishop to Visit the Middle East, Support Continued Peace Talks
WASHINGTON— Bishop Richard E. Pates of Des Moines, Iowa, chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on International Justice and Peace, will visit the Middle East January 6...
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Archbishop Kurtz Asks President Obama for Temporary Relief from Burdensome Fines Against Ministries of Service to the Poor, Sick and Vulnerable
Urges temporary relief from HHS mandate while courts decide Highlights other exemptions, extensions granted for economic, administrative reasons Mandate’s penalties to...
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USCCB Subcommittee Chair Responds to Recent Court Decisions
WASHINGTON—Responding to the decision bythe New Mexico Supreme Court to redefine marriage and the decision of the U.S.District Court in Utah declaring Utah's marriage...
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National Migration Week 2014 to be Celebrated January 5-11
“Out of the Darkness” Theme Refugees, immigrants, human trafficking victims find themselves trapped Catholics invited to participate through prayer, action WASHINGTON, DC...