Archive for June 19, 2017

Jubilee audience in St. Peter's Square with Pope Francis on Nov. 12, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Pope Francis to visit Chile, Peru in January 2018

The Holy See Press Office announced Monday that Pope Francis will travel to Chile from January 15 to 18 and... Read more

Police officers guard a road leading to Finsbury Park Mosque after an incident in which a van hit worshippers outside the building on June 19, 2017 in London, England. ?w=200&h=150

London cardinal 'appalled' by Finsbury Park attack on Muslims

Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster has offered prayers for the victims of a terror attack in north London that targeted... Read more

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson delivers remarks to State Department employees Feb. 2, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Don't sideline human rights concerns, advocates tell State Department

As a new administration takes form, human rights advocates have showed concern over a possible de-emphasis on human rights and... Read more

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Oregon offers 'third-gender' option on driver's licenses

Starting next month, Oregon will be the first state to offer a non-binary option on forms of DMV identification for... Read more

Archbishop José H. Gomez at the second annual Immigration Summit at Christ Cathedral, Feb. 27, 2016. Courtesy of the LA Archdiocese.?w=200&h=150

Immigration in the spotlight with LA Mass, resource website

Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles stressed the importance of unity at a Mass recognizing immigrants, as the archdiocese launched... Read more

The Supreme Court of the United States. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

US Supreme Court death penalty decision could be victory for due process

The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a defendant has a right to a mental health evaluation independent of the... Read more