Jesuit Father Daniel Berrigan, an early critic of U.S. military intervention in Vietnam who for years challenged the country's reliance on military might, died April 30. He was 94.
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House Speaker Paul Ryan apologized for his earlier criticism of recipients of government benefits as "takers and makers," and said Republicans strive for a country that is "open, diverse, dynamic" in a speech at Georgetown...
Stop violence in Syria, punish child abusers worldwide, pope says
Intensify dialogue, not violence, in order to push for peace in Syria, Pope Francis said.
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A well-worn AK-47 in his hands, John Behnam ran up a hill overlooking the Ninevah Plain, which stretches in the distance toward the town he fled two years ago.
Ethics must guide medical research, protect human dignity, pope says
Moral and ethical concerns must guide medical research so it will always be at the service of protecting human life and dignity, Pope Francis said.
World must respond to Islamic State genocide actions, U.N. conference hears
While religious freedom in much of the Middle East is under siege and the civil war in Syria seems to have no end in sight, Carl Anderson, CEO of the Knights of Columbus, and others called the United Nations to action.
Laughter, tears mark community’s farewell to slain Florida priest
While sorrowful hearts mourn Father Rene Robert, two services that helped commemorate his life and allow family and friends to say farewell was wrought with as many laughs as there were tears.
All Catholics have role in renewing marriage, family life, cardinal says
Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl said Pope Francis' new apostolic exhortation encourages a renewal of marriage and family life through a "pastoral accompaniment" on the part of the church and its members, bringing God's love and mercy to...
Column: Know when you gotta pray
Hey, my 12:30 p.m. chime just sounded. Excuse me, I’ve gotta go pray!