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April 7, 2016

Responding to terror and tragedy

Robert Adragna

It is often difficult to see Jesus’ light permeate through all human beings. This is especially true when we look at the horrific cruelty and violent terrorism around the world, especially in the Middle East. 

Published in YSN: Speaking Out
November 25, 2015

Pope Francis’ Africa trip will focus on youth, but security concerns abound

A French peacekeeping soldier patrols the streets of Bangui, Central African Republic, in 2013.

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis embarks Wednesday on his first trip to Africa, visiting three countries in a papal tour overshadowed by security concerns.

Published in International
May 26, 2015

Pope, in interview, talks about his daily habits, hopes, concerns

Pope Francis arrives to celebrate Pentecost Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican May 24.

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis said he wants to be remembered as "a good person who tried to do good. I cannot ask for anything more than that."

Published in Faith
April 29, 2015

U.S. high court considers place of same-sex marriage in states that bar it

Supporters for same-sex marriage stand outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington April 28.The high court began hearing arguments in cases involving four states that bar same-sex marriage.

WASHINGTON - The questions raised by U.S. Supreme Court justices as they considered April 28 whether they should rule that same-sex marriage should be made legal nationwide covered a gamut of rights concerns — religious, equal protection, states' ability to enact their own laws.

Published in International