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Syracuse, N.Y. — The leader of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse this week joined other bishops to issue a rare “special message” that condemns the Trump administration’s deportation campaign.

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(RNS) — If the bishops could speak with one voice united with the pope, they would project a moral voice worth listening to. (RNS) — The American church is divided, with some, especially young priests ...

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