“The commandment ‘Thou shall not kill’ has absolute value and concerns both the innocent and the guilty,” he said. Even criminals “maintain the inviolable right to life, the gift of God.” by CNA/EWTN NEWS 02/22/2016 VATICAN CITY — Christians must work to abolish the death penalty and improve prison conditions, Pope Francis said on Sunday. After …
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The Syrian refugee crisis has been a concerning issue for countries around the world since the start of the Syrian civil war in mid-2011. As American Catholics what are we to do when faced with the moral decision of whether or not to let refugees into the U.S.? At a minimum: We must be informed. …
The official USCCB Statement Archbishop Chaput, Philadelphia, PA Joint Statement from Michigan Catholic Bishops Bishop Bradley, Diocese of Kalamazoo, MI Bishop Walkowiak, Diocese of Grand Rapids, MI Archbishop Vigneron, Archdiocese of Detroit Bishop Paul S. Loverde and Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo, Diocese of VA Please check back as this list continues to grow. Please help …
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