The risen Lord brings the gift of peace, we hear in this Pentecost Sunday gospel. In a sign that the gift of peace is sorely lacking in Israel, the government briefly implemented a program that mandated separate buses for Palestinians and Jews in the West Bank. . . .

Pentecost descended upon the gathered disciples as a strong driving wind and tongue of fire, we hear in this Sunday’s reading from Acts of the Apostles. Islamic State (IS) militants descended upon the Syrian city of Palmyra and threaten destruction to the city’s antiquities . . .

“May the LORD be glad in his works,” the psalmist proclaims this Sunday. Low-wage workers in Los Angeles had reason to be glad this week when L.A. became the third major West Coast city and the biggest in the U.S. to agree to raise the minimum wage . . .

The wonderful fruit of the Spirit is highlighted in this Sunday’s reading from 1st Corinthians. Target Corp. is highlighting fresh fruit and a host of other organic, natural, and gluten-free foods in an effort to attract younger shoppers as the retail giant moves away from packaged . . .

"I could not have let them die, because they are also human beings, just like me. I am grateful to be able to save hundreds of lives."

In the Least Developed Countries, 850 million people are illiterate; nearly two-thirds are women.