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Myanmar citizens stage silent strike on anniversary of coup

People from all walks of life observed a "silent strike" in defiance of the ruling junta Feb. 1, the anniversary of the military coup.

Sculptor Edmonia Lewis shares message of human dignity through time

Edmonia Lewis, the first African American and Native American sculptor to achieve international recognition through works that reflected her Catholic faith and the dignity of people, is being commemorated on a new postage stamp.

Fight when treated unfairly, pope tells religious, consecrated women

Pope Francis encouraged religious sisters and consecrated women to continue to show courage amid difficulties, even if it means pushing back against the Church they serve faithfully.

Panel: Native Americans’ economic progress like a rigged Monopoly game

Trying to advance the economic status of American Indians is like playing a game of Monopoly that they can never win, said panelists during a Jan. 30 plenary session of the Jan. 29-Feb. 1 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering.

Prominent lay Catholics, Indigenous leaders to head Canadian healing fund

Three prominent lay Catholics and three prominent Indigenous leaders have been named to the board of the Canadian bishops' new charity to promote Indigenous healing and reconciliation initiatives.

Governments, schools push to extend broadband’s reach

The coronavirus pandemic that began in 2020 brought into focus the "digital divide," in other words, the haves and the have-nots when it comes to consistent internet access.

Knowing Black Catholic history can help end racism, professor says

The history of Black Catholics and other marginalized people in the U.S. church covering more than two centuries is one worth knowing and can guide the church's response to the challenges of racism and social justice, historian Shannen Dee Williams believes.

Taxes must serve the common good, pope tells Italy’s revenue agency

When done right, the collection of taxes can promote a culture that protects the well-being of all, especially the poor and least fortunate, Pope Francis said.
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