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Students say FOCUS mission trips strengthen their faith, desire to serve
DENVER — In March, Ryan Clydesdale was looking forward to heading to Hawaii with friends for spring break, “but deep down I kept feeling...
Nicaraguan bishops denounce death threats against one of their own
MEXICO CITY — The Nicaraguan bishops’ conference has denounced death threats against an outspoken bishop, whose comments on corruption and support for students in...
Baltimore priest suspended over allegations of child sex abuse from 1970s
BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Archdiocese said May 22 it has removed a 77-year-old priest from ministry after learning of allegations of child sexual abuse...
Not just what you see: Issues in Israel-Palestinian violence, updated
JERUSALEM — Sometimes, news is not just what meets the eye on the TV screen or a social media post.
Catholic political analyst Wadie Abunasser...
Religious leaders say new NAFTA shouldn’t restrict access to medicines
WASHINGTON — Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services was one of seven U.S. religious leaders asking that any...
DACA efforts take a different turn in Congress
WASHINGTON -- The executive director of the U.S. bishops' Migration and Refugee Services gives credit to a group of moderate Republicans in Congress trying...
Mary, Mother of the Church is newest celebration among Catholics
WASHINGTON -- The Catholic Church doesn't often add new celebrations to its pretty full liturgical calendar, but this year's new feast day, Mary, Mother...
New cardinals named by Pope Francis: Brief biographical sketches
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Here are brief biographical notes about each of the 14 churchmen who will become cardinals June 29. Their names are...
The evolution of Pentecost
Pentecost, Greek for "50th day," was originally a Jewish term referring to the 50th day after Passover. For the first Christians, it was the...
Spiritual fruits of Pentecost
Jesus assured his disciples he would not leave them as orphans; he promised the Father would send another Advocate to be with them always...