Archive for January 7, 2016
Executions in the US are falling dramatically. Why?
Executions in the United States fell to the lowest number in decades in 2015, and recent Popes may have helped... Read more
Can fear be overcome? A cultural event explores the question
It’s not hard to think of a myriad of reasons why people today might be afraid. Read more
Solidarity is the solution to assisted suicide, California bishops say
California’s Catholic bishops rallied opponents of the state’s assisted suicide law on Tuesday to continue their efforts to correct lawmakers’... Read more
In first prayer video, Pope stresses interfaith unity: 'We are all children of God'
The Pope’s first-ever video message on his monthly prayer intentions was released Tuesday, highlighting the importance of interreligious dialogue and... Read more
Vatican paper blasts Charlie Hebdo cover as 'insulting' to all faiths
One year after the Charlie Hebdo massacre in Paris that left 12 dead, the Vatican daily newspaper has condemned the... Read more
US bishops respond to gun regulations in Texas and across nation
As United States president Barack Obama on Tuesday announced executive action to curb gun violence, the nation's bishops welcomed “reasonable... Read more
For first time, bill to defund Planned Parenthood heads to White House
After the House of Representatives voted Wednesday to pass a budget bill blocking federal funding of Planned Parenthood, the legislation... Read more
