The Fifth Encuentro and the four previous similar events have recognized how Hispanics and Latinos have been woven into the very fabric of church and society in the U.S. for many generations.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg is remembered as ‘jurist of historic stature’+
Ginsburg, who was Jewish, had a framed passage from the Book of Deuteronomy on her chamber wall: "Justice, justice you shall pursue."
Bring civility, faith to discussions on 2020 election issues, say panelists+
"We need to practice listening as an ethical practice. And part of that is listening to those we disagree with."
Hurricane destroys Louisiana churches, closes schools, displaces priests+
The devastation was widespread, according to Bishop Glen J. Provost, bishop of the Lake Charles Diocese.
Democratic Party urged to be ‘big tent’ and welcome its pro-life members+
'One in three Democrats are pro-life. They need to change that platform to welcome us.'
Beatification of Father McGivney to take place Oct. 31 in Hartford, Conn.+
Details of the beatification ceremony for the founder of the Knights of Columbus have not been released.
French police arrest cathedral volunteer who confessed to Nantes fire+
The man is a Catholic who had been working voluntarily at the cathedral as a warden and had the keys to the building.
Christ statue vandalized at Florida church among latest attacks on statues+
"For whatever reason we are living in a very chaotic time and anger seems to be the default setting for people."
Supreme Court decision on contraceptives called a win for religious freedom+
Religious organizations said the ruling will allow them to better focus on carrying out their mission.
U.S. bishops welcome Supreme Court decision on Catholic schools+
The government has no authority to second-guess ... ministerial decisions.
