The father of terminally ill toddler Alfie Evans called for a truce in a divisive case that has pitted doctors and the British courts against Alfie’s parents, Christian groups and Pope Francis.
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Archbishop Gregory: Catholics must stand against race and gender injustices
Speaking in Chicago to a gathering of U.S. priests, Archbishop Wilton Gregory addressed racism, sexism and a host of other societal challenges that “continue to hold us captive.”
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Citing ‘capricious’ decision, judge says DACA applications can continue
DACA began in 2012 under executive order by then-President Barack Obama to give protection from deportation as well as a work permit and other documents to young adults who qualified.
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Bishop troubled by acquittal of border agent charged in teen’s death
Jose Antonio Elena Rodriguez was killed Oct. 10, 2012, after being shot multiple times near a fence separating Arizona and Mexico.
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Dr. Oz leads Vatican panel on faith and medicine
The television host asked panelists about the role of faith and prayer in healing.
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Chilean abuse survivor hopes meeting with Pope Francis will bring end to ‘culture of abuse’
“The pope wants to ask their forgiveness, share his pain and shame for what they have suffered and, above all, listen to all suggestions that can be made to avoid the repetition of such reprehensible acts.”
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Pope Francis: The church is like a bike— it stays up if it keeps moving
VATICAN CITY (CNS) –The church is like a bicycle — it stays upright as long as it keeps moving, Pope Francis said. The first disciples “were not a closed group of the elect, but a missionary church,” boldly undertaking new initiatives prompted by the Holy Spirit, the pope said April 24 during his early morning […]
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Sisters quietly expand Cuban church’s reach beyond parishes
The sisters take care not to draw attention from government officials lest there be repercussions.
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Pleas for common sense gun reform raised after Waffle House shooting
James Shaw Jr., the hero who disarmed the shooter of his AR-15 rifle, likely prevented even more people from being hurt or killed.
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Doctors criticize court refusal to allow Alfie Evans to go to Italy
A group of doctors has criticized the refusal of some of their colleagues and a court to allow Alfie Evans to travel to Italy for treatment as “medical tyranny.”