Rwandan genocide survivor becomes American citizen
At the end of a process that has taken her 15 years to complete, world-renowned Rwandan genocide survivor and peace advocate Immaculee Ilibagiza became an American citizen the morning of April 17 in New York City.
Boston interfaith service stresses city’s grace and strength in tragedy
In an April 18 interfaith prayer service, religious and political leaders emphasized the enduring strength of the people of Boston and urged them to find consolation and healing in their continued support of one another.
Awarded and honored
Local Catholic groups and students have been earning awards for a job well done in recent weeks. Take a look.
Failure to evangelize makes ‘mother Church’ a ‘baby sitter,’ pope says
All of the baptized and not just the clergy are called to spread the Gospel, even in times of persecution, Pope Francis said in his morning homily April 17.
Mourners attend candlelight vigil for boy who died in marathon blast
Hundreds of people converged on Garvey Park in the Boston neighborhood of Dorchester for an evening candlelight vigil April 16 to remember Martin Richard, an 8-year-old killed in bombings at the Boston Marathon April 15, and to pray for the Richard family.
Immigration bill introduced; advocates parse for details of provisions
Immigration legislation finally introduced in the Senate April 17 includes many of the provisions long-sought by advocates for comprehensive reform, but months of work likely lie ahead to attempt to turn it into law.
Marriage is not for government to ‘define or redefine,’ says bishop
Marriage "is a unique relationship between a man and a woman" and it's not the government's place to "define or redefine" it, Bishop W. Francis Malooly of Wilmington said in an April 15 letter to Delaware legislators.
Best defense against sin, temptation is Jesus, pope says at audience
Surrounded by the devil's temptations and being susceptible to sin, people can always find help, support and forgiveness in Jesus Christ, Pope Francis said at his weekly general audience.
Grand jury report likens Gosnell’s clinic to a ‘baby charnel house’
When a team of health officials and investigators looking into illegal drug use raided Dr. Kermit Barron Gosnell's Women's Medical Society Feb. 18, 2010, they happened upon what many are calling a "house of horrors."
Pope’s G-8: Troubleshooters, outspoken leaders will help reform curia
The eight cardinals named by Pope Francis to begin work on ways to reorganize the Roman Curia are predominantly active archbishops of very large archdioceses, but they also have a wide range of pastoral and organizational experiences and skills.
