Archive for October 26, 2017
"The world needs to know that I don’t 'suffer' from Down syndrome"
In her own words, Bridget Brown is “a self-advocate, an inclusion advocate, an actress… and a young woman with Down... Read more
Guam archdiocese adopts more stringent child protection policies
The Archdiocese of Agaña last week adopted a new policy on child protection, following a child sex abuse scandal which... Read more
Pope talks meaning of life in call with Space Station astronauts
Pope Francis conversed with astronauts orbiting earth on the International Space Station on Thursday, discussing questions as diverse as man’s... Read more
Trump declares opioid crisis a public health emergency
President Donald Trump on Thursday declared the U.S. opioid crisis a public health emergency, calling federal government agencies to focus... Read more
Awaiting hearing, Georgetown pro-marriage group draws support from Catholic leaders
A pro-marriage student group at Georgetown University has drawn support from prominent Catholic scholars, after a student petition accused the... Read more
Vice President Pence promises direct US aid to persecuted Christians
US Vice President Mike Pence’s promises Wednesday of better aid for persecuted Christians and others in the Middle East has... Read more
How can Saudi Arabia counter violent extremism? Religious freedom, expert says
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has suggested a turn towards moderate Islam, especially among younger Saudis who want... Read more
