Archive for May 2, 2015

The lethal injection chamber at the Oklahoma State Penintentiary, May 7, 2010. ?w=200&h=150

By Kate Veik

Is Oklahoma's use of lethal injection cruel and unusual?

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case challenging the use of the lethal injection in the... Read more

Marienplatz square in Munich, Germany.  ?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

A crisis in the German church? Synod questionnaire would suggest so

The Synod of Bishops began receiving in April responses to a questionnaire that had been sent to dioceses the world... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Pontifical North American College on May 2, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis celebrates Junipero Serra – a 'founding father' of the US

Pope Francis marked a “day of reflection” for the soon-to-be canonized Junípero Serra by celebrating Mass at the Pontifical North... Read more