NEWS OF THE WEEK
PayPal has announced that it has dropped plans to build a global operations center in Charlotte because of a new state law. North Carolina passed a requirement that transgender people use bathrooms based on the gender listed on their birth … More
For many pilgrims, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem is one of the holiest sites in Christianity. Worshippers believe it was built on the site of the tomb from which Jesus was resurrected. Over the centuries, different branches … More
This week (April 6) Pope Francis blessed the eyes of a five-year-old girl from Ohio. Elizabeth Myers, Lizzy, was born with a rare genetic disease that has already caused significant hearing loss and will eventually rob her of both her … More
The Hindu pitcher festival began in central India. The festival is celebrated once every 12 years at one of four different Indian cities. Thousands of Hindus gather to bathe in holy rivers which they believe will cleanse them of sin. … More
Leaders of the Christian minority in Pakistan are demanding more government protection in the wake of Sunday’s suicide bombing (March 27) that targeted their community. A Taliban splinter group claimed responsibility for the attack at a public park where Christians … More
At the annual White House Easter prayer breakfast on Wednesday (March 30), President Obama urged people to stand united against terrorism. He said attacks such as those in Brussels and Pakistan too often foment fear and division: President Obama: “That’s … More
The Syrian government’s recapture of Palmyra has enabled experts to survey the damage done by ISIS to some of Syria’s best known artifacts and monuments. The terrorist group demolished two large temples dating back more than 1,800 years and a … More
In what came as a surprise to many, after hearing oral arguments about the Affordable Care Act’s contraception mandate last week (March 23), the Supreme Court has sought a compromise. The court asked lawyers on both sides of the debate … More
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has vetoed a “religious liberty” bill that many argued discriminated against the gay community. The bill would have allowed people and businesses to deny services to gay people. Groups supporting the bill have vowed to continue … More
Catholics around the world are mourning the death of Mother Angelica, the conservative nun who founded EWTN, the Eternal Word Television Network. She died on Easter Sunday (March 27) at the age of 92. Mother Angelica began her broadcasting career … More
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