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Forty arrested at Catholic-led DACA Protest
A group of about 100 people--including Franciscan friars, religious sisters, and laity--gathered in the rotunda of the Russell Senate Building... Read more
Togo's bishops call for peace while reform goes to public vote
Following Togo's largest protests in over a decade, the bishops of the small African country urged political leaders toward a... Read more
Archbishop calls for peace amid protests over St Louis verdict
The Archbishop of St. Louis called for prayer and peace after a judge acquitted a former St. Louis police officer... Read more
Transform your hearts – Milwaukee's archbishop addresses riots
The Milwaukee riots and violence that followed a police shooting of an armed man this weekend show the need for... Read more
This 82-year-old cardinal says he'll face jail for democracy
One of several leaders of Hong Kong's Occupy Central movement to surrender to police after months of pro-democracy protests, Cardinal... Read more
Escalating Hong Kong tensions prod Catholic call for peace
The archbishop of Hong Kong has urged a peaceful solution to current pro-democracy protests happening there, encouraging both sides to... Read more
Knights urge prayers to St. Francis for peace in Ukraine
The Knights of Columbus have asked that the faithful join them in reciting the Prayer of St. Francis this coming... Read more
Ukraine protests seek to defend human rights, bishop reflects
A leading Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishop has denounced the “brutality” of government crackdowns on protests in the Ukraine, while urging... Read more
Elderly nun found guilty over nuclear site break-in
Sister Megan Rice of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus was convicted May 8 for breaking into and causing... Read more
'Pro-choice terrorist' sentenced for death threats against pro-lifers
A self-described “pro-choice terrorist” on Wednesday was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for his 2010 internet death threats... Read more
Cardinal says social conflicts can only be solved with truth, order
Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani of Lima has reiterated the Church’s call to peace and said social conflicts can only be... Read more
