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Pope supports bishops’ calling policy ‘immoral’

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis said he stands with the U.S. bishops who recently condemned the Trump administration’s policy on immigration that has led to children being held in government shelters while their parents are sent to federal prisons.

A throwback

For the Sacred Heart Bazaar June 1-2, students Christian Briggler, Luke Hartman, Bailey Roscoe and Anna Lee Maus model the bazaar T-shirt. (Photo)

Kenyan priest gets one-year suspension — for rapping

RAPOGI, Kenya — Many parishioners at St. Monica Church in western Kenya are unhappy after their favorite priest was suspended for misconduct by the Diocese of Homa Bay.

Sacramentals are a door to the sacred

It was near the end of a long East Coast visit. We had driven hundreds of miles, but this day we were merely out doing errands, picking up household necessities for a daughter moving into a new apartment. (Columns)

Doggone it: When you get a little nudge, you need to listen

“Do you want a puppy?” The message from my friend flickered on the screen along with a snapshot of a bedraggled gray hound, covered in filth. (Columns)

Young people are important for us

One of the most important Church events this year will happen at the Vatican in October. The Synod on Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment has been talked about for years and it is quickly approaching. (Editorial)

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