The tide turns on U.S.-Cuban relations | Fracking fraught with risks, report concludes | Israel pressured to end occupation | “Dreamer” immigrants pass the driver’s test
The house and kingdom of David will endure forever, likewise his throne will stand firm forever, the Lord promises in this Sunday’s first reading. The U.S. embargo and diplomatic isolation of Cuba, in force for more than half a century . . .
Mary was at first “greatly troubled at what was said” by the angel Gabriel, we hear in this Sunday’s gospel account of the Annunciation. Troubled by the potential health risks associated with hydraulic fracturing, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s administration . . .
In the reading from 2 Samuel this Sunday, the Lord promises the people of Israel a secure place where they may dwell “without further disturbance.” The history of strife and territorial disputes between modern-day Israel . . .
“You have found favor with God,” the angel Gabriel assures Mary in Luke’s gospel this Sunday. Young immigrants spared from deportation in 2012 by way of President Obama’s Dream Act initiative have found favor with the Supreme Court . . .
"Pax franciscana" signed today between the Vatican and US women religious with #sistersreport Report of Vatican visitation of US nuns
The U.S. economy added a seasonally adjusted 321,000 new jobs in November. Job creation is on track for the best year since 1999.