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Protect Vulnerable Families from Domestic Violence, Archbishop Gudziak Affirms
“The common good demands that society protect vulnerable women and children from domestic violence, and reasonable restrictions on gun possession to ensure their safety...
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Catholic Safeguards
Safeguarding: Church must place disabled persons at center, experts say
Global experts said at a conference that the Catholic Church must prioritize safeguarding efforts for disabled persons, addressing biased beliefs and structural barriers...
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Vatican
US church needs culturally sensitive safeguarding training, expert says
Jesuit Father Hans Zollner, a safeguarding expert, said that due to its diversity, the U.S. church must communicate safeguarding principles in a way that crosses cultural...
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Bishop Burbidge Reflects on Anniversary of Dobbs Decision and the Impact of the Eucharistic Revival on the Pro-Life Movement
In advance of the anniversary of the Court’s landmark decision, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on...
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World Refugee Day 2024: Hope Emerges from Human Tragedy
This annual observation serves as a poignant reminder of the millions of individuals and families forcibly displaced from their homes and the importance of durable...
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Prayer
Praying with the Book of Psalms will bring comfort, happiness, pope says
Pope Francis encouraged the faithful to pray with the Book of Psalms and he emphasized the importance of solidarity with refugees, urging nations to provide humane...
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As Legislative Stalemate on Immigration Reform Continues, Longtime Undocumented Residents and their Families Deserve Protection, says Bishop Seitz
The program allows select individuals who have resided in the country for at least ten years to apply for parole in place, which offers access to legal work authorization...
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Discouraging Political Violence, Archbishop Gudziak Encourages Pursuit of Peace Through Dialogue and Justice
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Supreme Court Ruling Does Not Change the Facts about Abortion Pills, says Bishop Burbidge
“The Court’s ruling late last week on procedural grounds does not change the fact that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) repeatedly and unlawfully cut corners...
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U.S. Bishops Approve New Guidelines for Pastoral Ministries with Youth and Young Adults
The framework is the fruit of an extensive listening and dialogue process with youth, young adults, and ministry leaders, with care taken to address the realities...