From the opening gavel to adjournment Nov. 11, the immigration issue was at the forefront for much of the first day of public sessions of the U.S. bishops’ fall plenary …
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Human dignity comes “not from government, but from our loving God,” Archbishop Alexander K. Sample of Portland, Oregon, declared in a Nov. 8 statement.
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Washington Roundup: Election shifts; Venezuela vote; transgender passports, and more
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonPresident Donald Trump and Republicans grappled with election losses Nov. 4 as the federal government shutdown became the longest in history.
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The Supreme Court has moved to block a judge order’s demanding full payments to fund SNAP after the Trump administration asked the high court to intervene.
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Security for Syria’s religious minorities is disastrous, say religious freedom advocates
by Dale Gavlakby Dale GavlakSome 90% of aid being distributed through Damascus is not reaching Sweida, where Druze and Christian communities live, religious freedom advocates say.
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Trump places Nigeria on religious freedom watch list, threatens military action
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonViolence against Christians has escalated in recent years from Islamic extremist groups but Muslim communities have also been hit hard by the violence.
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Washington Roundup: Trump wants filibuster nixed; SNAP payments ordered; nuclear tests back, and more
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonA federal judge ordered the Trump administration to make SNAP payments Oct. 31; Trump also ordered the U.S. military to resume nuclear testing after a pause of more than three …
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Trump administration sets record-low cap on refugees, with focus on white South Africans
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe Trump administration indicated it would limit the number of refugees annually admitted to the U.S. to 7,500, with a preference for white South Africans.
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Washington Roundup: White House demo drama; shutdown risks hunger; racist text scandal; and more
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe federal government shutdown extended into its third week while the East Wing of the White House was demolished amid President Trump’s plans for a ballroom.
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Washington Roundup: Voting Rights Act on trial; White House boosts Down Syndrome awareness; and more
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 15 heard oral arguments over a Voting Rights Act provision and the White House drew attention to Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
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