Holy Spirit Missionary Sister Veronika Theresia Rackova, 58, was shot while driving an ambulance after taking an expectant mother to the hospital.
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USCCB abuse audit warns of complacency, cites ‘room for improvement’
This year’s audit results “continue to demonstrate the progress that has been made in ensuring safe environments for children in the church.”
Egypt arrests Coptic rights activist; Press freedoms restricted
Amnesty International condemned the arrest, saying Thabet is the latest in a slew of activists working for non-government organizations targeted by the Egyptian government for detention or intimidation.
Israel defense minister quits, warns of “extremist” takeover
Israel's defense minister announced his resignation on May 20, saying the governing party had been taken over by "extremist and dangerous elements" and that he no longer trusted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following reports that he was to be replaced.Moshe Yaalon's departure
Focus on mercy is Catholic-Lutheran common ground, Cardinal Kasper says
Catholics and Lutherans are finding common ground in what Cardinal Kasper described as “the original, fundamental” emphasis of Martin Luther, “which is the Gospel of grace and mercy and a call to conversion and renewal.”
Venezuelans fight hunger, fear as civil unrest and crime increase
Standing in line has become a routine as he tries to buy food for his family and to supply a fast-food stand that he runs on a street corner in their neighborhood.
Oklahoma lawmakers OK bill criminalizing performing abortion
“Since I believe life begins at conception, it should be protected, and I believe it’s a core function of state government to defend that life from the beginning of conception.”
Pope Francis rips ‘bloodsucking’ bosses and prosperity theology
Referring to businesses that hire employees on part-time contracts so they don’t have to provide health and pension benefits, Francis said that was akin to sucking the blood from their workers’ veins, leaving them “to eat air.”
How do other dioceses compare to Chicago upgrade on family leave?
“Obviously we do want to be a voice for pro-life, family friendly kinds of policies.”
Chicago Archdiocese announces more generous parental leave policy
“Obviously, we do want to be a voice for pro-life, family-friendly kinds of policies.”
