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CHICAGO SCHOOL POLICE

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Deacon Leroy Gill barbecues chicken at the Academy of St. Benedict the African in Chicago Aug. 8. The school held the event to thank local police for their support during the school year. (CNS photo/Karen Callaway, Catholic New World) See CHICAGO-SCHOOL-POLICE Aug. 17, 2016.

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POPE AUDIENCE

Pope: Jesus' compassion is a call to service, not a vague sentiment

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Jesus' compassion toward people in need is not a vague sentiment, but a calling for Christians to

TEXAS BISHOP

Pope names Dallas bishop head of new office for laity, family, life

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis has named Bishop Kevin J. Farrell of Dallas to head the Vatican's new office for

GEORGIA LCWR ASSEMBLY

Black women faced racism in pursuing religious vocations, says speaker

ATLANTA (CNS) -- Black women desiring to serve a life devoted to the Catholic faith were not welcomed by religious communities with