Puerto Rico’s debt, humanitarian crises focus of briefing, prayer service
WASHINGTON – A group of religious leaders came together on Capitol Hill June 16 to pray for the people of [...]
Pope hails Colombia peace accord, comments on ‘Brexit’
The decision to leave the EU "was the will expressed by the people," the pope said.
Bishops seek assault weapons ban, say civilians don’t need them
Two U.S. church leaders called for a ban on the sale of military-style assault weapons, saying they have no place in the hands of civilians.
Too many couples do not understand marriage is for life, pope says
Attitudes toward marriage are influenced strongly by social expectations, the pope said.
‘God is here to grieve with us,’ says priest aiding grieving families
ORLANDO – Fr. Jorge Torres admits he has shed a lot of tears since June 12. Lucyvette Padro kisses [...]
Pope offers prayers as pan-Orthodox council opens on Crete
As the Holy and Great Council of the Orthodox Church opened with only 10 of the 14 Orthodox churches represented, Pope Francis offered his prayers.
With record-high temperatures, volunteers help keep the vulnerable safe
As triple-digit temperatures hit the desert Southwest, charities are working overtime to keep homeless and vulnerable people safe.
Colombia is moving toward peace, but issues remain
After decades of war, Colombia is moving rapidly toward peace, said Archbishop Luis Castro Quiroga.
First Puerto Rican victim of Orlando shooting laid to rest
After several wakes held in the Orlando area for the 23 Puerto Rican victims of the massacre, the Puerto Rico State Department June 14 started coordinating the transfer of their bodies to the island.
Turn off news and talk to your kids about tragedy
As adults try to process the June 12 massacre at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, they should be aware that children, even if not overly exposed to the news, might have a lot of questions or fears about what happened.