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Catholic parish helped families of hostages during Texas synagogue standoff

At one moment during the synagogue hostage situation in Colleyville, Texas, on Jan. 15 interfaith leaders stationed at nearby Good Shepherd Catholic Community Church entered into a theological discussion about why bad things happen to good people.

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U.S. Church leaders welcome changes to canon law on sexual abuse

From the perspective of someone that doesn’t claim to be a canon law expert, but champions the importance that the Church root out sexual abuse, Bishop Michael Olson of Fort Worth considers the new canon law revisions the “most profound step so far.”

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Dioceses vary in approach to easing, lifting mask mandates

After the Center for Disease Control (CDC) eased mask requirements for vaccinated people last week, Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh decided it was important to adopt the guidance in his diocesan churches, but still find a way to accommodate those that are uncomfortable in a general population of mask-less people.

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Catholic leaders point to dangers of social media after Capitol violence

Now that the dust has started to settle after the protest-turned-riot at the Capitol Wednesday that left four dead, Catholics continue to condemn the violent acts that took place and look for answers on ways to bridge the divide in the United States.

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Bishops: Pope’s civil union remarks won’t change teaching on marriage

Pope Francis’s expression of openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including for gay couples, to protect their rights does not change church teaching on marriage as being between one woman and one man, said several U.S. bishops and dioceses.

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