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Pope: Discrimination against people with disabilities must end

The Catholic Church must be a home for all, especially for people with disabilities who continue to face discrimination in the world and in the church, Pope Francis said.

Countries must do more to make migration safe, legal, pope says

Continuing to focus on the care of migrants and refugees, Pope Francis urged a U.N. organization to do more to convince nations to open safe and legal pathways for migration and to regularize people who have entered countries without the proper documents.

Cardinal joins Catholic Charities in serving Thanksgiving dinner

On Thanksgiving Day, over 250 people, many of whom are without stable housing, came to Catholic Charities, 720 N. LaSalle St., to celebrate the holiday with a meal and fellowship.

Catholic Lawyers Guild helps pass restorative justice law

Supporters of a new Illinois law that says whatever is said in restorative justice proceedings cannot be used later in court are hoping it will lead to more conflicts being resolved outside of the traditional justice system.

Catholic church burned as Myanmar military continues assault

Myanmar’s military continues to target churches in predominantly Christian regions in the Buddhist-majority country, ignoring appeals by the Catholic Church and world leaders, reported ucanews.com.

Archdiocese reinstates Father David Ryan

On Nov. 20, Cardinal Cupich sent a letter to parishioners of St. Francis de Sales in Lake Zurich announcing the reinstatement of their pastor, Father David Ryan.

Local leaders helped plan global Laudato Si’ platform

Leaders from the Archdiocese of Chicago and area institutions have been instrumental in planning for the Laudato Si’ Action Platform, a seven-year global effort to implement and expand the reach of Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical “Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home.”

Group raising money to repair Nativity scene in Daley Plaza

God Squad, including many involved in the trades, erected the Nativity scene at Daley Plaza on Nov. 27, but this year the group has a focus on the future.

St. Rita Parish provides over 550 families with Thanksgiving supplies

More than 550 families received turkeys and other food for their Thanksgiving meals at St. Rita of Cascia Church, 6243 S. Fairfield Ave., Nov. 20.

Students learn about homelessness, take action

A Nov. 22 service day aimed at raising awareness of homelessness inspired Josh Grzeczka, a fifth grader at St. Elizabeth of the Trinity School, 6040 W. Ardmore Ave.
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