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NEW YORK (AP) -- The gay, lesbian and transgender community has seen violence before, from Harvey Milk to Matthew Shepard, and an ever-lengthening list of transgender women. But never anything like this....
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Like young people in clubs the world over, Jon Alamo met up with some friends, and then some more friends. He danced in Pulse's main room, where people swayed to the beat of salsa music. Then Alamo drifted into the club's two other rooms, which grooved to more of a hip-hop vibe. He remembers hearing Rihanna's "Work," one of his favorite songs, and grinding to it on the dance floor....
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- The Latest on the shooting at an Orlando nightclub (all times local):...
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- It had been an evening of drinking, dancing and drag shows. After hours of revelry, the party-goers crowding the gay nightclub known as the Pulse took their last sips before the place closed....
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis is shaken and saddened by the ‘homicidal folly and senseless hatred’ that has left at least 50 people dead in an attack on a nightclub in Orlando, Florida. A statement released by the Holy See Press Office Director, Father Federico Lombardi SJ, on the Orlando massacre which has been described as the worst mass shooting in American history.Please find below Vatican Radio’s translation of the statement:The terrible massacre that has taken place in Orlando, with its dreadfully high number of innocent victims, has caused in Pope Francis, and in all of us, the deepest feelings of horror and condemnation, of pain and turmoil before this new manifestation of homicidal folly and senseless hatred. Pope Francis joins the families of the victims and all of the injured in prayer and in compassion. Sharing in their indescribable suffering he entrusts them to the Lord so they may find comfort. We all hope that ways may be found, as soon ...
(Vatican Radio) Europe's governing football body has threatened to disqualify England and Russia from the European Football Championships, also known as soccer, if there is any further violence by fans, in which several people were injured and detained. UEFA also announced disciplinary proceedings against Russia after Russian and English football fans clashed in southern French city of Marseille. Moscow has reacted with mixed feelings, following the violence, which overshadowed the Euro 2016 event. Listen to the report by Stefan Bos: Video footage showed how the Stade Velodrome stadium in the french city of Marseille turned into a warzone. Initially flares were let off by Russian fans near the end of the game. After England and Russia tied each other 1-1, Russian fans cold be seen rushing towards England football supporter, breaking through security barriers meant to separate the rivals. Witnesses said Russia supporters kicked and punched fleeing England fans, who w...
(Vatican Radio) The Government of Venezuela and the Opposition are in a race against time, in a political battle about a referendum about President Nicolas Maduro. Listen to the report by James Blears: The Oppostion in Venezuela last month presented a petition, as their first step in trying to remove President Nicolas Maduro from office. But, The National Electoral Council states that 600,000 of the 1.9 million signatures on the document are invalid. Ex Presidential Candidate Henrique Capriles says its ironic that his signature has been discounted, for failing to meet so called stringent standards. At a rally in the Capitol Caracas, President Nicolas Maduro has said the Referendum won`t happen this year. If it doesn`t take place by January 10th next year, there can`t be a Presidential Election. After that time, even if President Maduro lost, his Vice President would step into his shoes and continue to rule until his term expired...
Orlando, Fla., Jun 12, 2016 / 10:19 am (CNA).- Following Saturday night's shooting at a nightclub in Orlando that killed 50 people, Catholic leaders from around the U.S. are offering prayers for the victims and their families.“Waking up to the unspeakable violence in Orlando reminds us of how precious human life is,” said Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, president of the U.S. Catholic bishops conference, in a statement.“Our prayers are with the victims, their families and all those affected by this terrible act.”In the early hours of June 12, a gunman identified as 29-year-old Omar Mateen exchanged fire with a police officer working at Pulse nightclub, which has a predominantly gay clientele.Mateen, who was from Florida and was of Afghan descent, took hostages for as much as three hours, and was shot to death by Swat officers. Though the mass violence is thought to be ideologically motivated, he was not known to have links to any terrorist groups.Another 53 perso...
Vatican City, Jun 12, 2016 / 12:37 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis has offered his prayers and compassion for those affected by Saturday night's shooting at a nightclub in Orlando.In a June 12 statement Fr. Federico Lombardi, the Holy See press officer, said the “terrible massacre,” which has left a “dreadfully high number of innocent victims, has caused in Pope Francis, and in all of us, the deepest feelings of horror and condemnation, of pain and turmoil before this new manifestation of homicidal folly and senseless hatred.”“Pope Francis joins the families of the victims and all of the injured in prayer and in compassion,” the statement reads. “Sharing in their indescribable suffering he entrusts them to the Lord so they may find comfort.”“We all hope that ways may be found, as soon as possible, to effectively identify and contrast the causes of such terrible and absurd violence which so deeply upsets the desire for peace...
IMAGE: CNS/Paul HaringBy Cindy WoodenVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Love and solidarity are what make theworld a better place, not a focus on physical perfection and hiding away thosewho do not fit a commercial ideal, Pope Francis said."The world does not become better because onlyapparently 'perfect' -- not to mention fake -- people live there, but whenhuman solidarity, mutual acceptance and respect increase," the pope saidJune 12 celebrating Mass for the Year of Mercy jubilee of the sick and personswith disabilities.Several altar servers with Down syndrome assisted PopeFrancis at the Mass in St. Peter's Square. Persons with disabilities proclaimed the first two Scripture readings, including by using braille.The Gospel story, about the sinful woman who washed Jesus'feet with her tears, was acted out while a deacon read it in Italian, and signlanguage interpreters were stationed throughout the square."Each of us, sooner or later, is called to face -- attimes painfully -- frailty and illness...
