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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte apologized Friday for his behavior surrounding an incident at a Rio de Janeiro gas station, saying he should have been more "careful and candid" about how he described what happened after a night of partying with his teammates....
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The sudden resignation Friday of Donald Trump's campaign chairman put renewed emphasis on revelations about his past work on behalf of Ukraine's pro-Russian political leaders, including his firm's role directing a covert Washington lobbying operation that would have required him under federal law to disclose his efforts to the Justice Department....
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- Offering consolation, expressing regret, cutting ties with a controversial aide. Donald Trump's campaign turnaround plan on Friday featured the unorthodox candidate acting much like a conventional politician struggling to revive a presidential bid on the ropes....
Vatican City, Aug 19, 2016 / 10:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In September Pope Francis will make his second visit to Assisi in just two months for an interreligious summit for peace, where he will pray and meet alongside major Islamic and Orthodox leaders.The visit will take place Sept. 20, which marks the 30th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Peace that St. John Paul II convoked in Assisi 1986.St. John Paul II went back to Assisi for successive events 1993 and 2002. The last day of prayer led by a Pope was convoked by Benedict XVI in 2011, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the first historic meeting in Assisi.However, the Sant'Egidio community has organized an interreligious meeting every year since 1986, held at different locations. This year the meeting will once again take place in Assisi, with the Pope present.Pope Francis' presence at the prayer summit will be his third time in Assisi, the first having taken place Oct. 4, 2013, for the feast day of his namesa...
Trier, Germany, Aug 19, 2016 / 12:34 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Accusations have been raised in a number of German media that Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising failed to remove from office a priest accused in 2006 of sexually abusing a minor.The alleged abuser, it appears, was allowed to stayed on as parish priest for a number of years, even going on overnight excursions with youth.A spokesperson for Cardinal Marx has said that the prelate had acted in accordance with relevant guidelines that were in place at the time.Saarland public broadcaster SR reports that Cardinal Marx, who was then Bishop of Trier, knew authorities were investigating a parish priest – identified only as "M" – for allegedly sexually abusing a 15 year old boy.Citing the victim's legal counsel as a source, SR reports that “M”, who was then 52, had partially confessed the crime to authorities. However, he appears to have avoided prosecution because the alleged cri...
IMAGE: CNS photo/Aprille Hanson, Arkansas Catholic By Malea HargettLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (CNS) -- Asthe first week of school began at Catholic High School in Little Rock, a signplaced on the school office door is being discussed by national radio hosts,the media and parents.The boys school always hasplaced a high priority on responsibility and consequences, but the notice witha red stop sign prominently at the top is what is getting attention across thecountry.On Aug. 10 the sign was postedat the school and shared with parents: "If you are dropping off your son'sforgotten lunch, books, homework, equipment, etc., please turn around and exitthe building. Your son will learn to problem-solve in your absence."After the sign was posted on theschool's Facebook page, it was shared 117,000 times and had more than 3,600comments.While most of the comments weresupportive, many Facebook comments disagreed with the school's notice.One woman said, "I'm an adultwho forgets things because life is hecti...
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- "It's like, I guess you caught me! I'm a nerd!" Natalie Portman says, laughing....
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio's toll road, a heavily traveled connector between the East Coast and Chicago, is moving closer to allowing the testing of self-driving vehicles....
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Former Baylor University President Ken Starr resigned his post as a law school professor Friday, severing his last tie with the faith-based campus still reeling from a sexual assault scandal involving its football team....
DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) -- Michelle Parrott's children hear thunder when there is no storm. When rain does fall, they ask their mother if the floodwaters are rising again....
