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Colorado wildfire destroys homes, land, forces thousands to flee

1 week ago

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CNS) -- For the second year in a row, a wildfire got out of hand on a hot and windy afternoon in Colorado Springs June 12, leaving thousands of people fleeing for safety and thousands of others reliving a nightmare.


Theologians say Pope Francis gives 'new traction' to Catholic teachings

1 week ago

MIAMI (CNS) -- The new papacy of Francis has thus far been inspiring, challenging and accessible and is giving "new traction" to Catholic social teachings, according to a cross section of distinguished scholars on hand for a convention of theologians.


Bill has hurdles to pass, but plans begin for immigrant legalization

2 weeks ago

ARLINGTON, Va. (CNS) -- Comprehensive immigration reform legislation barely cleared its first hurdle in Congress in May with the approval of the Senate Judiciary Committee, but the Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc., known as CLINIC, is already gearing up to help a potential pool of 11 million people apply for legalization.