Massachusetts bishops reject the use of capital punishment.

Here in Britain we cling to many habits that have long outlived their relevance or utility not least the notion that an electoral campaign runs for only the three weeks prior to the Parliamentary General Election We used to shake our heads in feigned wonder when we noted that U S White House cam

Ten percent of all water used in the entire state is dedicated to almond growing.

Eurocentric view of family—father, mother and children (nuclear family)—found problematic

In Easter message to the world, a forceful appeal for peace

Pope Francis speaking at the end of the Way of the Cross at Rome rsquo s Coliseum prayed for the Christian men women and children ndash ldquo our brothers who are persecuted beheaded and crucified for their faith in you Jesus before our eyes and often with our silent complicity rdquo Tens