"How providential that the ferry ... should be named after a brave, loving woman who cherished both those areas of our city and the people who live there"
March, 2021
Governor signs death penalty repeal at site of 101 executions since 1991+
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, chair of the U.S. bishops' committee on domestic justice and human development, welcomed the repeal, calling it "a bold step toward a culture of life."
Serving the suffering is serving the crucified Christ, pope says+
"It is more important than ever today that Christ's faithful be witnesses of tenderness and compassion."
Sydney archbishop urges ‘deep breath’ after news of artificial embryos+
"Is this really such a good thing?"
Bishops back bill to protect faith-based foster care, adoption providers+
'The Inclusion Act would remedy this unjust discrimination, and maximize the benefit to thousands of children in need.'
Bishops: Relief will help many; lack of Hyde protections ‘unconscionable’+
The act will provide relief to Americans in need, but lacks "protections for the unborn."
Photostory: Pope Francis a ‘penitential pilgrim’ in Iraq+
View a gallery of photos from the pope's historic visit.
Faith amid the ruins: Pope calls Iraqis to affirm kinship under one God+
At the birthplace of the patriarch Abraham the pope called all believers to demonstrate their faith by treating one another as the brothers and sisters they are.
Life triumphs over death as Christians rebuild in Iraq, pope says+
"If God is the God of love -- for so he is -- then it is wrong for us to hate our brothers and sisters."
In tough times, go to Joseph+
Joseph is not passively resigned, but courageously and firmly proactive.