"Protests are certainly the right of every American, but violence such as looting, burning is never tolerated."

Thousands were driven from their homes after a slow-moving tropical storm system dumped nearly 2 feet of rain on southern Louisiana

"The report is an affirmation of those in our community who have long criticized the policing strategies and practices of the [police] department," Archbishop Lori said.

I don't use it to pray before a competition. I'll just pray normally to myself, but I have it there in case."

Mother Teresa always returned to India to be with those she loved most—the lonely, abandoned, homeless, disease-ravaged, dying, "poorest of the poor" in Kolkata's streets.

Seminarian Brian Bergkamp had been missing since he saved the life of a woman who fell into the Arkansas River on July 9.

"Strong majorities also oppose taxpayer funding, support the right of conscientious objectors to opt out of abortions, and would generally limit the procedure to—at most—the first trimester."

The Italian bishops' conference advised all pilgrims who visited or attended events at its Casa Italia center in Krakow to see a doctor.

"We're looking for the most focused ways the parish can support the rebuilding, both financially as well as material support."

"I worry about his rhetoric," said the cardinal in response to the question by a reporter during an interview with Raidio Teilifis Eireann. "It's very easy to stir up resentment and to blame groups of people."