Pope calls slum conditions in Nairobi an injustice
Visiting one of Nairobi’s many shantytowns on Friday, Pope Francis denounced conditions slum-dwellers are forced to live in, saying access to safe water is a basic human right and that…
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Philadelphia police boss exits after crime, corruption fight
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Charles Ramsey was 15 when he had his first encounter with the kind of violence he has worked nearly five decades to end. A friend was…
Arab attackers open fire on Israeli bus station, wounding 5
By TIA GOLDENBERG Two Arab attackers opened fire in a bus station in southern Israel on Sunday, wounding five people, one critically, in one of the boldest attacks yet of…
Pope turns bishops’ attention to family crises in Mideast
Pope Francis has directed the attention of the world’s bishops debating family life to crises facing families today: He denounced the escalation of conflicts in Syria, Iraq and elsewhere in…
Nobel official’s behind-scenes book overshadows peace prize
By MARK LEWIS A book detailing the secret tussles behind some of the most controversial Nobel Peace Prizes in the last quarter century is having its own disruptive effect on…
Only woman on Georgia’s death row executed; 1st in 70 years
By KATE BRUMBACK The only woman on Georgia’s death row was executed early Wednesday, making her the first woman put to death by the state in seven decades. Kelly Renee…
McCarthy announces candidacy for House speaker
By LAURIE KELLMAN House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy is officially declaring his candidacy for House speaker to replace John Boehner. Boehner announced his resignation on Friday under pressure from conservatives.…
Serenity Commentary Week of September 27th
Serenity, host of the Prose and Verbs show, on What’s Up Kansas City offers commentary about women in the church, Pope Francis’ visit to the US this past weekend, and…