Nobel calling | Sainthood for one who suffered in solidarity | Testy health care reform passes test vote | Rough sailing for Columbus | Gorillas in the cyber mist
In the long version of this Sunday's gospel, brothers James and John ask Jesus for the honor of being seated at his side when he comes into his glory. When it comes to being honored with the glory of a Nobel Prize, it has been an exceptionally strong year for the United States.
"Because of his affliction he shall see the light in fullness of days," it is said of the "Suffering Servant" in this Sunday's reading from the Book of Isaiah. Father Damien of Moloka'i was elevated to sainthood Sunday ...
Jesus, the "high priest" described in this Sunday's reading from the Letter to the Hebrews, was "tested in every way." Contentious health care reform legislation wending its way through the U.S. Congress barely passed a bipartisanship test ...
In this Sunday's gospel Jesus criticizes earthly rulers who "lord it over" those in their power. Critics of Christopher Columbus, who returned to Spain with indigenous slaves in tow ...
The Lord is "our help and our shield," the psalmist says this Sunday. Endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda, who need to be protected from environmental degradation and shielded from poachers, now have a new ally in the form of a high-tech website ...
Federal officials report that traffic accidents caused by driver distraction--like talking on the phone and text messaging--caused 5,870 fatalities and 515,000 injuries in the U.S. last year.