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Unaccompanied minors, a pandemic and politics mix at the border

For the past month, Magdalena Chávez and her sisters have spent their days praying for their 17-year-old nephew. They have included the name of the Salvadoran teen in a list of Mass intentions, pray the rosary each day and ask for divine intercession that he reach the U.S. safely.

U.N. condemns Myanmar bloodshed; cardinal criticizes ‘brutality, violence’

The United Nations and human right groups have strongly condemned the worsening bloodshed in Myanmar as at least 38 people were killed in the military's crackdown on protesters March 14.

Kansas Catholics recall priest’s wartime ministry, heroism in POW camp

William Hansen kept his silence for over 50 years about being one of the POWs who buried Father Emil Kapaun's body after the priest died May 23, 1951.

Woman religious honored as one of International Women of Courage

Comboni Sister Alicia Vacas Moro, a Spanish missionary sister and registered nurse, was one of 14 women to receive this year's International Women of Courage Award, an annual honor from the U.S. Department of State for women who have demonstrated leadership in their human rights work.

Returning from Iraq, pope talks about ‘risks’ taken on trip

The Catholic Church's commitment to dialogue with other churches and with other religions flows from the Gospel, but Pope Francis said he knows some Catholics disagree.

Remains of Father Emil Kapaun, Korean War military chaplain, identified

A U.S. government forensic team announced March 4 it has identified the remains of Father Emil Kapaun, a priest of the Diocese of Wichita, who was an Army chaplain and died in a Chinese prisoner-of-war camp during the Korean War.

With Lebanon on verge of collapse, thousands rally to support cardinal

Thousands of Lebanese rallied Feb. 27 to show their support for the positions of Cardinal Bechara Rai as the country teeters on the verge of collapse from multiple crises.

S.C. governor signs abortion bill, says right to life is ‘fundamental’

Saying "there are a lot of happy hearts beating right now," Republican Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina signed a bill into law Feb. 18 that would prohibit most abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detected on ultrasound.

St. Joseph the Worker gives downtrodden a path to dignity through employment, housing resources

St. Joseph the Worker serves around 3,000 people each year with programs that connect them to employment restores their dignity.

Court says inmate’s pastor should be with him; Alabama cancels execution

After the Supreme Court blocked the execution of an Alabama man because it ruled his pastor should be allowed to be with him, the state canceled the execution.