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Flooding devastates West Virginia; residents told to expect more rain
Bishop Michael J. Bransfield of Wheeling-Charleston asked for prayers for those affected by the devastating floods in West Virginia that have left 26 people dead, including a 4-year-old and an 8-year-old.
Brotherly embrace: Pope, Armenian leader highlight Christian unity
Recognizing that the church of Christ is one and that Christian divisions are a "scandal" to the world, Pope Francis and Armenian Apostolic Catholicos Karekin II offered their faithful the example of praying and working together.
Never again: Pope prays for Armenian genocide victims, future peace
In silence and in prayer while a mournful hymn was sung, Pope Francis formally paid tribute to the estimated 1.5 million Armenians killed by Ottoman Turks in 1915-18.
Shared faith should lead to joint action, pope and patriarch say
At an Armenian Divine Liturgy, both had spoken of their unity as believers in Christ and of their conviction that Christians are called by God to assist the poor, the persecuted and the needy.
Be known for your love, pope tells people of Armenia
Traveling June 25 to Gyumri, a city with a significant Catholic population and one still bearing the scars of an earthquake almost three decades ago, Pope Francis once again praised the steadfast faith of the Armenian people.
Orthodox meeting focuses on building unity; pope says it’s step forward
Although they did not manage to convince all the Orthodox churches to send representatives to the Great and Holy Council in Crete, participating Orthodox leaders supported the idea that the council should become a regular institution and meet every seven to 10 years.
Family’s journey puts human face on Supreme Court’s immigration ruling
Many immigrants and immigrant advocates were hopeful the U.S. Supreme Court would uphold President Barack Obama's executive actions expanding the DACA program and creating a new program, the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents, or DAPA.
Father Reese to chair Commission on International Religious Freedom
He was appointed to the commission two years ago by President Barack Obama, who early this year reappointed him to a second two-year term.
Christians should apologize for helping to marginalize gays, pope says
"We Christians must say we are sorry" for not defending gay people, the poor or exploited women, Pope Francis said during a press conference after his trip to Armenia.
Supreme Court strikes down Texas abortion law
A law requiring abortion clinics to comply with standards of walk-in surgical centers and their doctors to have admitting privileges at local hospitals was overturned in a 5-3 court decision.