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Archbishop Lori, Bishop Madden Urge Senate To Support The Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act Of 2013, S. 1274
WASHINGTON— Archbishop William E.Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB)Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, and Bishop Denis J...
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Interreligious Leaders Support Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process in Letter to Secretary Kerry, Congressional Leaders
WASHINGTON—In a July 26letter to Secretary of State John Kerry, 30 Jewish, Christian and Muslimreligious leaders, including three Catholic bishops, voiced "strong support...
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Bishops Blaire, Pates Offer Moral Framework For U.S. Trade Agreements In Letter To Trade Representative
WASHINGTON—When entering tradeagreements, the United States should support principles that "defend human lifeand dignity, protect the environment and public health, and...
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Advisory: World Youth Day 2013, Rio de Janeiro
World Youth Day 2013, Rio de Janeiro USCCB Media Contacts In Rio Matt Palmer 301-996-5207 (acceptsint'l calls) Msgr. RichardHilgartner 410 274 3841 (acceptsint'l calls)...
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Subcommittee On The Church In Africa Approves 39 Grants, Awards $1 Million
WASHINGTON—The U. S. Conference ofCatholic Bishops' (USCCB) Subcommittee on the Church in Africa approved 39grants to assist the Church in Africa for a total of $1,053...
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Pope Accepts Resignation Of Maronite Eparch In Los Angeles, Names Cathedral Rector As New Eparch
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has acceptedthe resignation of Bishop Robert Shaheen, 76, eparch of the Maronite Eparchy ofOur Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles, from the pastoral...
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Pope Francis’s First Encyclical Emphasizes Life-Changing Faith
WASHINGTON—"Lumen Fidei" ("The Light of Faith"), the first encyclical of PopeFrancis, says that faith is like a light illuminating all of human existence. The encyclical...
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HHS Final Rule Still Requires Action In Congress, By Courts, Says Cardinal Dolan
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Healthand Human Services' final rule on its mandate that requires employee health insurancefor contraceptives, including abortion...
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Dioceses across Country Celebrate Masses, Prayer Services, Marches to Close out Fortnight for Freedom
WASHINGTON—Catholic dioceses acrossthe United States are celebrating Masses, prayer services, marches and otherevents to mark the close of the Fortnight for Freedom, a...
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On Supreme Court Decision on Voting Rights: ‘Participation in Political Life Is A Right and Moral Obligation’ State U.S. Bishops
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Supreme Courtdecision June 25 striking down part of the Voting Rights Act "necessitateslegislative action to assure that no one is denied their right...