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USCCB announces new head of National Review Board
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced the new chair of the National Review Board, a lay advisory body to the bishops on the protection of children and youth.
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Catholic basketball superstar Kobe Bryant killed in crash
Following the untimely death on Sunday of Los Angeles basketball superstar Kobe Bryant – a practicing Catholic who had previously credited a priest with saving his marriage – the city’s Catholic archbishop offered prayers and condolences to his family.
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Bishops begin ‘ad limina’ visit with prayers for strength, renewal
The bishops of California, Nevada and Hawaii brought their prayers and the prayers of their people to the tomb of St. Peter, asking God to strengthen and renew them in their faith.
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The Catholic faith of Kobe Bryant
Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in Southern California, along with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna.
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BASKETBALL SUPERSTAR KOBE BRYANT, SUSTAINED BY CATHOLIC FAITH, DIES IN HELICOPTER CRASH
Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in Southern California. Bryant, the father of four, was 41.
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Dialogue and drones: the US Church reflects on Soleimani
The American drone strike that killed an Iranian general on January 3 prompted calls for peace from Catholic leaders in the US, and a debate about the ethics of using drones in warfare.
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Archbishop Gomez on the Increase in Anti-Semitic Attacks, White Nationalism, Nativism, and Anti-Immigrant Violence
We have come a long way in our country, but we have not come nearly far enough. Too many hearts and minds are clouded by racist presumptions of privilege and too many injustices in our society are still rooted in racism and discrimination. Too many young African American men are still being killed in our streets or spending their best years behind bars. Many minority neighborhoods in this country are still what they were in Rev. King’s time, what he called ‘lonely islands of poverty.’ Let us recommit ourselves to ensuring opportunity reaches every community.
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Los 101 Mexicanos Globales
Este año cuando nos encontrábamos en plena producción de nuestra lista de Los 300 Líderes más Influyentes de México nos preguntamos por qué si ya hemos publicado durante tantos años una lista de extranjeros con influencia en nuestro país, no teníamos una de mexicanos en el extranjero.
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USCCB president: Nation’s hearts still clouded by racism
While the United States has “come a long way” in addressing racism and injustice, much more remains to be accomplished to achieve the dream of “the beloved community” envisioned by the late Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said.
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Archdiocese Reaches Out to Puerto Rico With Prayers, Assistance After Quakes
The Archdiocese of New York is reaching out to the Church and people of Puerto Rico in the aftermath of a series of earthquakes, including the latest that struck the island over the weekend.