In Washington, saints join a crowd marching for immigration reform
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In Washington, saints join a crowd marching for immigration reform

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Mario Ramirez of Milwaukee helped carry part of a homemade statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe that bobbed in the massive crowd headed toward the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building Sept. 21. Though the Guatemalan immigrant is a permanent resident of the United States, he went out to march for immigration reform along with those who descended on Washington for a “Welcome Back Congress” rally seeking to bring issues of social justice, including climate change, to the attention of lawmakers. Read more

Pope meets unusual pilgrim carrying message of hope for refugees
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Pope meets unusual pilgrim carrying message of hope for refugees

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When pilgrims pass through Rome along their long trek, they do not always get to meet Pope Francis much less get an “undersized” handshake. But “Little Amal,” an 11-foot puppet who is on a 5,000-mile pilgrimage from the Syrian border through eight countries to the United Kingdom, got to offer the pope her enormous hand, which he welcomed by grasping one finger. Read more

Not all 'eventualities' considered in Afghanistan withdrawal, pope says
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Not all 'eventualities' considered in Afghanistan withdrawal, pope says

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With increased violence unfolding in Afghanistan, Pope Francis appealed to all Christians to fast and intensify their prayers. “I ask everyone to continue to help the needy and to pray that dialogue and solidarity may lead to the establishment of a peaceful and fraternal coexistence and offer hope for the country’s future,” he said, after praying the Angelus with visitors in St. Peter’s Square Aug. 29. Read more