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Catholic Leaders Say Immigration Reform is a Pro-Life Issue

Leaders joined in signing a statement which asks Catholics serving in Congress to recognize immigration as a pro-life issue and support the U.S. bishops' efforts to pass comprehensive immigration reform.
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Ebola in Spain: Dogs or People?

However, the public’s response to the dog’s death immediately brings up two issues for me: the first is how little we know about Ebola, and being faced with the possibility that the dog might infect a single human I would instantly place more value on that one human life than on the dog’s. Second, and most concerning of all, is this: who is marching for the thousands of human lives being lost every day in West Africa?
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Central America’s Northern Triangle: Complex Solutions Needed

The Northern Triangle region is facing complex issues which are causing spillover effects and knocking at the door of the United States. This crisis will take time and a multifaceted approach to address. Rather than subscribing to vague plans which tell us how resolve the region’s socioeconomic issues, we must remain open to dialogue with all stakeholders and civil society in particular.