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. 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A unanimous Supreme Court ruled Monday that Boston violated the free speech rights of a conservative activist when it refused his request to fly a Christian flag on a flagpole outside City Hall. Justice Stephen Breyer wrote for the court that the city discriminated against ...
Hinduism, known as the oldest world religion, is believed to have flourished for at least three millennia in areas of the Indian subcontinent. Sanatan Dharma, another name for Hinduism, means “the eternal truth of life.” Therefore, people regard its observance as an eternal duty. Unlike many other faiths, Hinduism has no specific founder. It is considered an overarching faith that includes varying regional, cultural, and religious identifications and practices. Sanskrit is the root language among Hindus because ancient legends and literary works (e.g., Ramayana) were written in ...
