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VATICAN CITY — English Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, a longtime leader in Catholic-Anglican relations and former archbishop of Westminster, died Sept. 1 at the age of 85.   Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster issued a statement saying his predecessor “died peacefully this afternoon, surrounded by his family and friends.” Cardinal Murphy-O’Connor had been hospitalized in mid-August. […]

On the top of a mountain, at a sporting event, in front of friends and family — there are a million different ways to propose, but most hopeful grooms-to-be choose somewhere that's beautiful and has special significance. For some Catholics, that place is church. 

French novelist Sidonie-Gabrielle Collette once said, “Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet.” Pets provide meaningful social support for owners and they can be especially beneficial for seniors. Ample research shows pet ownership delivers physical and mental health benefits for seniors, regardless of whether they’re living on their own or in a senior […]

Pope Francis was scheduled to arrive Sept. 6 in Colombia for a five-day visit, during which he is expected to address issues such as the implementation of the National Peace Accords, the discrimination suffered by marginalized populations and the plight of victims of violence and their families. 

At this time in which the people of Texas are struggling amid the destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey, I ask all in the Diocese of Arlington to join together in prayer and generosity to assist our brothers and sisters in Christ. Please consider how you might be able to help provide relief to those in need. May God bring peace to those who have lost so much.

When it comes to parents getting the skinny on what’s going on in their children’s school, times are changing. It used to be as easy as slipping a piece of paper into a backpack. 

I join my voice with those who are disheartened by the news that President Trump will rescind DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). Standing with my brother Bishops, I urge Congress and the President to enact legislation that will safeguard those currently protected by this important program. While the issue of immigration is complicated — […]

Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Sept. 5 that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is "being rescinded" by President Donald Trump, leaving some 800,000 youth, brought illegally to the U.S. as minors, in peril of deportation and of losing permits that allow them to work.

WASHINGTON— The president and vice president along with chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have issued a statement denouncing the administration’s termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program after six months.   The following statement from USCCB President Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, along with USCCB Vice President, […]

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