The altercation capped a month-long saga surrounding the Satanic group’s “black mass,” which founder Michael Stewart had sought to perform in the Capitol so that “God will fall and Kansas will be embraced by the black flame of Lucifer.”

As people of faith, we must defend migrants and refugees at a time when the state is increasingly moving to dehumanize them.

Francis' willingness to be seen in all his infirmity serves as an example to young and old alike that fragility is part of the human condition—and should be embraced.

Laura Sgro, lawyer of five alleged victims of Father Rupnik, said she and the women she represents welcomed the news “with joy in our hearts,” and expressed “heartfelt thanks” to Bishop Micas.

Pope Francis shared that he is experiencing “healing,” specifically “in my soul and my body,” as he reaches the eighth day of the minimum two-month period of rest and convalescence prescribed by his doctors.

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