Aid workers in Greece brace for more migrants, despite worsening weather
The tide of humanity fleeing violence in Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq continues into Greece, a key entry point to Europe, despite many drownings and threat of increasingly violent waterways during colder autumn temperatures.
Self-evident truths now require ‘air quotes’ senator warns
WASHINGTON (CNA) — The founding principles of American politics are at risk, Utah’s Senator Mike Lee told CNA April 26.
Tucson bishop, other Catholic leaders decry ‘Remain in Mexico’ expansion
TUCSON (CNS) — Catholic leaders decried an expansion of the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy, which includes relocating migrants currently biding their time in the Tucson area back to border towns in Texas for transport back into Mexico.
Getting social: Catholic social work program expands to second Arizona campus
A pair of community colleges will also see some social work students earning a four-year degree on site too, courtesy of a partnership with College of St. Scholastica.
Co-chair couples reflect on how ‘Together’ campaign strengthened their faith
The diocese has seen how "Together" campaign funds have changed the face of parishes and ministries. Now find out how campaign leaders find themselves changed.
Use of death penalty to be re-examined at Supreme Court and in state referendums
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The United States, with its mixed record on the death penalty, is about to take a closer look at the issue this fall with two cases before the Supreme Court and three referendums on state ballots in the November election.
Catholic, Orthodox leaders urge ‘unity against aggression’ in Ukraine
Catholic and Orthodox archbishops in Ukraine appealed for national unity against pro-Russia separatists as calls mounted for the United States to help arm Ukrainian forces.
Supreme Court divided about religious schools in scholarship program
The hourlong argument focused on potential religious discrimination when the state of Montana excluded religious schools from its tax credit program.
In Amazon document, pope calls for action rooted in conversion of heart
An unusual suggestion in the document was that people turn to poetry and delve into Amazonian stories to discover how unique the region is and to feel more deeply its importance.
Observers say Chinese government-religious relations worsened in 2015
After claiming 2014 to be the worst year for religious persecution in China since the Cultural Revolution, observers in and outside the country say 2015 saw the situation deteriorate further.
