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U.S. bishops urge Congress to boost housing funds as homelessness surges

“Current federal investments in housing programs do not meet the great need we see in our country,” said a joint letter by the bishops and leaders of ...

Bishop Barron speaks on U.S. religious roots ahead of nation’s 250th anniversary

"There's no officially state-sanctioned religion, but that does not mean that religion has no role in public life," Bishop Robert Barron said.

Malta pro-life campaign challenges 6 parties on abortion, euthanasia

A leading pro-life nongovernmental organization is asking Malta's six political parties to declare publicly — yes or no — whether they would back abor...

French youth hikes up mountain with heavy cross on back, installs atop peak

In a feat of perseverance and strength, Maël Le Lagadec completed the arduous 14 hour climb to replace the cross that had been knocked down.

Pope to visit Italy’s ‘Land of Fires,’ victims of Mafia’s toxic waste dumping

Acerra and the surrounding territory has higher-than-average cancer rates, linked to the dumping, burning, and burying of toxic waste — the lucrative ...

Catholic Charities USA brings traveling exhibit to U.S. Capitol on annual lobbying day

Twenty-one diocesan officials lobbied Congress on housing, food insecurities, and other poverty-related issues.