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BEIRUT (AP) -- The Latest on the Syrian conflict (all times local):...
BEIRUT (AP) -- Syrian rebels retreated from former strongholds in eastern Aleppo in a "terrifying" collapse Monday, holding onto a small sliver of territory packed with fighters and thousands of civilians as government troops pressed on with their rapid advance....
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In claiming that he scored "a massive landslide victory" in last month's presidential election, Donald Trump turned history upside down....
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to corral the "out of control" cost of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. But congressional Republicans and Democrats, aware of the tens of thousands of jobs the aircraft generates in 45 states, will be wary of any plans by Trump to cut the program....
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Donald Trump is underscoring his doubts about the conclusion by U.S. intelligence that Russia sought through hacking to disrupt this year's election, renewing his skepticism Monday as he pits his judgment against the $52.7 billion espionage and analytical apparatus he's about to inherit....
WASHINGTON-- Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), offers condolences, prayers and words of support for those involved in this weekend's bombings in Cairo, Turkey and Somalia as well as the Church roof collapse in Nigeria. Full statement follows: As we enter the Third Week of Advent, we are reminded that even the shadow of violence and terrorism cannot obscure the light of our coming Savior. St. Mark himself was no stranger to the persecution of Christians. Those who gathered to worship the Lord at his cathedral this morning in Cairo are family to us. We draw near to our Coptic brothers and sisters in prayer, sorrow and comfort. And we are confident in the healing power of our Lord Jesus Christ. The lives lost strengthen the faith of Christians everywhere and offer a testament to the great privilege of worshiping God in peace. This weekend has witnessed the darkness of violence reach into many places, includi...
Catholics in Bangladesh last week thanked God for their first Cardinal, Arch. Patrick D'Rozario, who received his red hat from Pope Francis on Nov. 19 in the Vatican. At a thanksgiving Mass on Nov. 9, some 5 thousand faithful joyfully received him with festivities, dances and prayers in the Cathedral of St. Mary in Dhaka. Among those who felicitated the new cardinal were many Christian associations, four Indian bishops including Archbishop Thomas D'Souza of Calcutta, nine Bangladeshi Bishops and Apostolic Nuncio to Bangladesh, Archbishop George Kocherry. On behalf of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Gowher Rizvi, her advisor for international affairs, was present.Card. D'Rozario noted that Pope Francis has honoured Bangladesh by electing its first cardinal. “We are happy and full of joy because the Creator has blessed our country," he said. However, he stressed that his appointment is not a personal success, but an honour for the entire nation. ...
Catholic parishes, organizations and individuals in Indonesia are raising funds and collecting essential items to distribute among thousands of earthquake survivors in Indonesia's Aceh province. A 6.5 magnitude earthquake devastated the Muslim-majority province on Dec. 7. Over 100 people were killed, 750 were injured and more than 3000 left homeless.In a statement on Dec. 12, Caritas Indonesia said that people needed emergency tents, mattresses, blankets, kitchen utensils, clean water, emergency toilets and food for adults and infants, according to their assessment. Divine Word Father Paul Rahmat, executive director of VIVAT International Indonesia, a human rights advocacy group, said that many Catholic organizations, parishes and individuals in Jakarta and other parts of Indonesia have started collections. "We have received blankets and we will send them to Medan next week," he said. However, Father Rahmat also said that distributing aid to A...
IMAGE: CNS photo/Ahmed Jallanzo, EPABy Carol GlatzVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Calling for a new style of politicsbuilt on peace and nonviolence, Pope Francis also called for disarmament, theeradication of nuclear weapons and an end to domestic violence and abuseagainst women and children."Violence is not the cure for our brokenworld," he said in his annual message for the World Day of Peace Jan. 1."It is a challenge to build up society, communitiesand businesses by acting as peacemakers. It is to show mercy by refusing todiscard people, harm the environment or seek to win at any cost," headded.The message, released by the Vatican Dec. 12, saidbuilding a world of peace requires a "willingness to face conflict headon, to resolve it" and to make it part of a new process of choosingsolidarity and building friendships."Active nonviolence is a way of showing that unityis truly more powerful and more fruitful than conflict," the pope said.While differences will sometimes lead to difficulties, "...
IMAGE: CNS photo/Mohamed Hossam, EPABy Cindy WoodenVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- PopeFrancis phoned Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria Dec. 12,expressing his prayers and condolences for the previous day's terrorist attackat the Cairo cathedral that left 25 people dead."We are united in theblood of our martyrs," the pope told the Orthodox patriarch, according toa Vatican statement. The patriarch thanked PopeFrancis for his closeness at such a sad time and asked his continued prayersfor the Copts and for peace in Egypt, the statement said.On a December weekendbloodied by terrorist attacks in Egypt and Turkey, Pope Francis condemned theviolence and urged people to hold fast to their faith and renew theircommitment to upholding basic human values.After reciting the AngelusDec. 11, Pope Francis offered prayers for the "victims of savage terroristattacks" in Egypt, which also wounded dozens, and Dec. 10 in Istanbul,which killed close to 40 people, mainly police."The places arediffere...
