Pope Francis’ Prayer for Nice
“I express my closeness to the families of the victims and those injured in all terrorist attacks. Let us pray for them, those who died, and ask the Lord to convert the hearts of the violent blinded by hatred.”
“I express my closeness to the families of the victims and those injured in all terrorist attacks. Let us pray for them, those who died, and ask the Lord to convert the hearts of the violent blinded by hatred.”
Senator Tim Scott, Republican from South Carolina, shares his experiences with law enforcement, including profiling that took place when he was a US Senator.
Dr. Anne Stevens, the sister of Ambassador Chris Stevens, has served as a family spokesperson since his death. She’s had enough of irresponsible politicians and their allies politicizing her brother’s death: It is clear, in hindsight, that the facility was not sufficiently protected by the State Department and the Defense Department. But what was the… Read More Updated: Stop Using Chris Stevens’ Death for Political Gain
via CNS: In Malawi, where 40 percent of the population needs food aid, the country’s bishops have called for international help to avert a crisis. It is “disheartening and painful to think of our 6.5 million brothers and sisters” needing humanitarian assistance, the Episcopal Conference of Malawi said in a July 1 statement signed by… Read More International Assistance Needed to Address Food Crisis in Malawi
Earlier today, President Obama released the following statement: All Americans should be deeply troubled by the fatal shootings of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Philando Castile in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. We’ve seen such tragedies far too many times, and our hearts go out to the families and communities who’ve suffered such a painful… Read More President Obama on Alton Sterling and Philando Castile
That indigenous peoples, whose identity and very existence are threatened, will be shown due respect.
Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso has a new op-ed on those fleeing violence in Central America. He writes: In the midst of the Syria crisis, however, we must not overlook the children fleeing violence in Central America, asking for help right here in our own backyards. As I have witnessed with my own eyes, the safety… Read More Show Mercy to Central Americans Fleeing Violence