"We've been blessed in this city to have Barbara Bush as an outstanding example of a person who is truly involved in the city."

A publication of the Archdiocese of San Salvador argues that the canonization of Oscar Romero should be held in El Salvador.

The Italian government granted citizenship to Alfie Evans, a seriously ill British toddler, in a last-minute effort to prevent doctors in England from withdrawing life-support.

"Eighty percent of the farm bill is around the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It's significant when we hear it's going to include some dramatic cuts."

Protests against proposed social security legislation led to the deaths of more than two dozen people.

Francis is known to have a sweet tooth, particularly for the caramel dulce de leche specialty of his native Argentina.