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Laws apply to everybody; message dates back to Biblical times

The Wall Street Journal reported on a Republican-sponsored bill in the U.S. House of Representatives which would bar the government from pushing internet companies to censor lawful speech. Under the proposed law, which has little chance in the Democrat-controlled Senate, government employees would be barred from pressuring internet publishing venues and social media platforms to remove or control lawful speech. Several of the bill’s co-sponsors cited attempts by the White House to limit public discussion about the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines as an example of the need for the ...

The AP Interview: Pope says homosexuality not a crime

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as "unjust," saying God loves all his children just as they are and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church. "Being homosexual isn't a crime," Francis said during ...

More than 60,000 view Benedict XVI’s body at Vatican

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI 's body, his head resting on a pair of crimson pillows, lay in state in St. Peter's Basilica on Monday as tens of thousands queued to pay tribute to the pontiff who shocked the world by retiring a decade ago. On the eve of the first of three ...

Life is tough; have faith

Life is tough. The daily grind is filled with unfairness that sometimes begs for an answer to, “Why?” It is not fair, especially when one of our own receives a difficult diagnosis, or loses a job, or gets the raw end of a deal. It can be enough to make a person shake their fist at God in anger and frustration. In another vein, the world is full of people who are destroying themselves while they search for happiness in places where it will never be found. Too many put the value of possessions over the value of relationships. The driving pursuit of ‘more’ can feel like being on ...

Bishop addresses possible Steubenville Diocese merger

STEUBENVILLE – The bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Steubenville warned about its future at a press conference Tuesday to discuss a merger with the Columbus diocese. The Diocese of Steubenville will "be on life support" within the decade unless steps are taken to address struggles ...

Global convention to focus on theme ‘Pursue Peace’

Against the tragic backdrop of a historic conflict in Europe, Parkersburg will unite with millions around the globe to promote the timely theme “Pursue Peace” as they participate in a six-part annual event scheduled for July and August 2022. Congregations around the globe will unitedly view the program July 30-31, Aug. 13-14 and Aug. 20-21. “The theme of the convention is so timely, because peace can help us cope with anxieties we are facing such as dealing with the high cost of living and supporting family members who have health problems,” said Delvin King, who has ...