It's a delicate balance for the sisters to juggle their social ministry and their musical passion.

"Today is a time of great joy and friendship."

They called for special consideration of the victims of genocide and other violence.

The bishops also praised the Islamic-Christian friendships found in many families.

"Although we won't be commemorating the revolution, our church communities will naturally reflect on what happened."

Pope Francis often talks of wanting a church that reaches out to the peripheries. But here in the Heartland, even Hutchinson sometimes seems a long ways away. So, The Leaven chose to celebrate Catholic Press Month this year by...