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2 days ago |
wfae.org | Julian Berger
The Latino Catholic faithful in Charlotte are mourning the death of Pope Francis, remembered as a champion for immigrants, the poor and other marginalized communities. Pope Francis died early Monday morning at 88. Born in Argentina, he was the first pope from the Americas, the first Latino and the first Jesuit to lead the Catholic Church. "He was more than just a pope," Claudio Bonus said.
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3 days ago |
wfae.org | Julian Berger
Charlotte residents are mourning the death of Pope Francis, including Bishop Michael Martin of the Diocese of Charlotte — who was appointed by Francis last year. Francis died Monday morning after a public appearance on Easter Sunday at the Vatican. He was 88. Born in Argentina, Francis was the first pope from the Americas. He spoke out to demand justice for marginalized communities and the poor, rallying against issues like inequality and climate change, and supporting the LGBTQ community.
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6 days ago |
wfae.org | Julian Berger
Homeland Security Investigations agents made arrests Thursday at an east Charlotte apartment complex without providing warrants to the property manager. The arrests happened at Buena Vida Apartments on Eastway Drive. A property manager at the complex said she asked theagents to produce a warrant, but they told her they didn’t have one with them. “She did not have the warrant with her. Her supervisor had that information,” said the property manager, who asked to remain anonymous.
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6 days ago |
wfae.org | Julian Berger
Latinos of Catholic faith gathered in west Charlotte Friday to observe Good Friday. More than 1,000 people came to the parish Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe on Tuckaseegee Road to watch the Via Crucis, or the Way of the Cross. The Via Crucis is a devotional reenactment that honors the final hours of Jesus’ life, from his condemnation to his death on the cross. This year’s observance featured live music, food and sacramental gifts such as rosaries and prayer cards.
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1 week ago |
wfae.org | Julian Berger
The IRS can now share some undocumented immigrants’ tax records with immigration enforcement — a policy shift raising concerns in immigrant communities. The IRS is now allowed to share the personal tax information of undocumented immigrants who are under criminal investigation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement — including those who already have deportation orders.
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