Sotomayor: 13 executed under Trump administration ‘deserved more’ from court
Although the Supreme Court cleared the way for the execution of Dustin Higgs Jan. 15, two justices made their objections known loud and clear in dissents that called into question the speed of these decisions and even the constitutionality of capital punishment.
Rev. King relied on faith, prayer to fight racism, Virginia bishop says
The Rev. Martin Luther King "relied upon faith and prayer" to combat the racism and prejudice he and other U.S. Blacks suffered.
Popes Francis, Benedict receive their first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Both Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI have received the first dose of the vaccine against COVID-19 after the Vatican started vaccinating its employees and residents Jan. 13.
Panelists in webinar address concerns raised over vaccines and fetal cell line
Participants in a Jan. 14 webinar sponsored by the Institute for Human Ecology at The Catholic University of America discussed concerns raised by some over a fetal cell line being used in some phases of COVID-19 vaccine development but concluded the cell line is probably sufficiently removed from the "original evil" to ameliorate Catholic apprehensions.
Praising God purifies the soul, is like breathing ‘pure oxygen,’ pope says
It may seem illogical, but Christians are called to give God praise -- not complaints -- in times of darkness and difficulty, Pope Francis said.
Popes Francis, Benedict XVI in line for vaccination against COVID-19
The Vatican began vaccinating its employees and residents against COVID-19 Jan. 13, giving priority to its health care workers, security personnel, employees who deal with the public and older residents, employees and retirees. Both Pope Francis and retired Pope Benedict XVI said they planned to receive the vaccine.
In message for World Sick Day, pope calls for health care for all
Praising those who help the sick and praying for those who are sick, Pope Francis called on Christians to practice what they preach, including by guaranteeing equal access to health care for all people.
Historians: Capitol Hill breach damaged U.S. politics
There is no example in American history of a U.S. president inciting violence against American institutions or fellow citizens in the manner that President Donald Trump seemingly did on Jan. 6 when an angry mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, according to a historian at The Catholic University of America.
Washington pastors reflect on Capitol attack that hit close to home
For two Washington-area priests, the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol hit particularly close to home, because they serve as pastors of Capitol Hill parishes in Washington.
Pope says he was ‘astonished’ by violence at Capitol
Pope Francis offered prayers for the people of the United States "shaken by the recent siege on Congress" and prayed for the five people who lost their lives "in those dramatic moments" when protesters stormed the Capitol Jan. 6.
