In its latest examination of human rights records across nearly 200 countries and territories around the world, the U.S. State Department found an increasing number are trampling on the rights of their citizens.
VATICAN CITY (CNS) The Catholic Church professes marriage and family life to be a path to holiness a daunting concept but one that can start with a tiny step, Pope Francis said. Start from where you are, and, from there, try to journey together: together as couples, together in your families, together with other families, together with the church, the pope said June 22, opening the World Meeting of Families with an evening Festival of Families in the Vatican audience hall.
The in-