While the acceptability of porn still holds minority status in the United States, it has climbed to 43 percent, according to Gallup Poll figures released June 5.

In Kenya, while leprosy has significantly declined, many elderly are still need of care.

In the immediate aftermath of the flood that washed through Main Street and other parts of historic Ellicott City May 27, St. Paul Church, perched on the hill above the floodwaters, was able to serve folks in little ways.

An investigation is continuing to determine the motive for the attack.

Catholics are called "to become missionary disciples, to go out of our comfort zone."

Higgins apologized to the women, whom he called "survivors of the Magdalene regime."