Archive for July 9, 2015
What happens when clerks object to providing gay marriage licenses?
After the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, some county clerks have voiced religious objections to issuing marriage licenses to same-sex... Read more
No one should be discarded – In Bolivia, Pope Francis advocates for the poor
Giving into despair when confronted with life’s difficulties only leads to an individualistic attitude that discards others, Pope Francis said... Read more
Pope Francis apparently not amused by 'communist crucifix' (Updated)
When leftist Bolivian president Evo Morales on Thursday presented Pope Francis with a “communist crucifix” – a carving of Christ... Read more
Despite terror attack, Christians in Tunisia have reasons to remain hopeful
In the wake of a June 26 terrorist attack on tourists in Tunisia which killed 38 people, one of the... Read more
California legislature withdraws physician-assisted suicide bill
The California state legislature has abandoned efforts to pass a measure that would legalize physician-assisted suicide – for now. Read more
Let us be grateful witnesses of God's mercy, Pope says
Christ gave sight to a blind beggar whom others ignored. For Pope Francis, this bears an important lesson for Christians... Read more
Okla. ruling against 10 Commandment statue blasted as extreme, inconsistent
Responding to the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s ruling that a Ten Commandments monument on capitol grounds violates the state constitution, critics... Read more
Pope Francis: Humanity's future is in the hands of the poor
In an address to international NGOs on Thursday, Pope Francis said the poor and marginalized have an irreplaceable role to... Read more
Pope in Latin America apologizes for sins against native peoples
Following in the footsteps of St. John Paul II, Pope Francis on Thursday asked forgiveness for crimes against the indigenous... Read more
