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Bishop highlights Church’s ministry to seafarers facing danger and isolation

While the main role of port chaplains with Stella Maris is to celebrate Mass and the sacraments aboard ships, their work includes providing counsel and aid to sailors, Bishop Frank Schuster said.

12 things to know and share about the Holy Trinity

The Holy Trinity is the central mystery of the Christian faith. Here are 12 things to know and share.

Human dignity, national security 'not in conflict,' U.S. bishops say amid Trump 'aliens' campaign

The Trump administration launched an "alien arrest map" with images and rhetoric that likens immigrants living illegally in the country to extraterrestrials.

Catholic Charities Boston sees surging need at city-wide food pantries

Following federal cuts, Catholic Charities is experiencing an “elevated need in our communities, and we're seeing fewer dollars to meet that need with,” said Jonathan Tetrault.

Florida judge rules against Planned Parenthood in false advertisement case

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Remembering Alex: Benedictine College grieves a ‘faith-filled’ student

When a Benedictine College senior was dying from cancer, the college's president, along with 30 students, traveled to his home to give him a graduation ceremony.

Outgoing religious freedom commissioner highlights ‘worsening’ global religious freedom crisis

Former USCIRF commissioner Stephen Schneck said religious repression is growing in India, China, and beyond.

Washington Nationals official fired after video that implied discrimination against Catholic pitcher

Team spokesman Sean Hudson had been caught on video apparently admitting to the team's blacklisting of Catholic pitcher Trevor Williams.

Nicaraguan advocate laments ‘silence’ about Catholic persecution

“Everything has to be vetted by the government, especially what priests are going to preach on Sunday," said Rosalia Gutierrez-Huete Miller in a panel discussion on human rights in Nicaragua.

Report: How abortion drug sellers are violating federal rules designed to protect women

New report by the Charlotte Lozier Institute finds that most abortion drug sellers do not comply with safety limits that protect women from dangerous side effects.