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Signs point toward the emergency room at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles Jan. 4, 2008. In a letter released June 2, four U.S. bishops’ committee chairmen asked the Senate to makes sure their health care reform bill respects life, provides access to adequate health care "for all" and is "truly affordable.”

U.S. Bishops: Senate health care bill must respect life, be 'truly affordable'

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WASHINGTON – Members of the U.S. Senate "have a grave obligation" to make sure their health care reform bill respects life, provides access to adequate health care "for all" and is "truly affordable," the chairmen of four U.S. bishops' committees said in a letter to senators released June 2.

An Iraqi Federal Police member walks next to a destroyed house after clashes with Islamic State fighters in Mosul, Iraq, April 28.

Aid to the Church in Need's work in Iraq goes on despite war

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Even as the fighting rages in Iraq, the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need is restoring damaged houses and helping displaced Christians return to their villages on the outskirts of Mosul, the country’s second largest city.

A woman holds up a sign supporting the needs of migrants during Texas Advocacy Day at the Texas Capitol in Austin April 4.

U.S. church leaders continue to ask for compassion toward immigrants

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WASHINGTON – In early May, after the archbishop of Santa Fe, New Mexico, made a statement about an executive order dealing with immigration, he seems to have received more than a few unhappy responses.

Catholic farmer Stephen Tennes is suing the City of East Lansing, Mich. after he was banned from a farmers' market because of his refusal to host a lesbian couple's wedding

Catholic farmer ousted from Michigan market over same-sex marriage views

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A Catholic farmer in Michigan is suing the city of East Lansing after he was barred from a municipal farmers market over his views on same-sex marriage.

The Urban Lions, winners of Vatican’s 13th annual Clericus Cup, dedicated their victory to the Coptic Christians in Egypt.

Vatican soccer champs dedicate victory to Coptic Christians

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VATICAN CITY – Upon winning the Vatican's annual soccer championship last week, the victorious team honored Christians in Egypt who have faced increasingly brutal persecution in recent years.

Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, is seen at The Catholic University of America in Washington May 30. The Swiss cardinal spoke about Martin Luther and the Reformation.

Ecumenical leaders call for context, nuance in Catholic-Lutheran dialogue

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WASHINGTON – Swiss Cardinal Kurt Koch, renowned for his ecumenical efforts, addressed a Washington gathering of Catholic and Lutheran leaders striving for unity.

Afghan officials inspect outside the German embassy after a May 31 bombing in Kabul. At least 90 people were killed and more than 400 others wounded in one of the worst extremist attacks since the drawdown of foreign forces from Afghanistan in 2014.

Pope condemns 'abhorrent' Kabul suicide attack that killed 80

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VATICAN CITY – After a major suicide bomb tore through a busy neighborhood in Kabul, killing at least 80 people, Pope Francis condemned the ‘brutal’ act, offering his prayers for the victims and for peace in the country.

A group of armed civilians is seen May 28 in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero. Bishops in Guerrero have suffered threats from organized criminal groups as they serve a region rife with drug cartel activities and parishes located in impoverished indigenous communities where people eke out existences by cultivating opium poppies.

Bishops in southern Mexico face threats from organized criminal group

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MEXICO CITY – Bishops in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero have suffered threats from organized criminal groups as they serve a region rife with drug cartel activities and parishes located in impoverished indigenous communities where people eke out existences by cultivating opium poppies.

Ireland's Sisters if Charity says it will hand over control of the three hospitals it managers under St. Vincent's Healthcare Group and end its direct involvement in the provision of healthcare services.

Ireland’s Sisters of Charity to give up three Dublin hospitals

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DUBLIN, Ireland – Ireland's Sisters of Charity will end their management of three Dublin hospitals, the sisters have announced, saying they will hand over control to a group that will not follow Catholic medical ethics.

Pope Francis leads the audience in a silent prayer for Korean reunification during a meeting with Asian youth at the Sanctuary of Solmoe in South Korea Aug. 15, 2014.

South Korean president seeks Pope's support in reconciliation efforts

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VATICAN CITY – On the eve of President Trump’s visit to the Holy See, the newly elected president of South Korea sent a special envoy to ask for Vatican support in efforts to foster reconciliation in the Korean peninsula.

A video have surfaced showing Fr. Chito Suganob, who was one of some 240 Catholics kidnapped by Islamic militants, calling the Philippines’ government to halt their military offence.

Kidnapped Filipino priest pleads for help in video

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MARAWI, Philippines – A week after Islamist militants kidnapped some 240 Catholics in the Philippines, a video has surfaced online showing one of the hostages, Fr. Chito Suganob, calling for the government to halt their military offensive in the city.

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