Casualties of War
Mark DeYoung traces the horrific practice of child soldering: "The objective of many paramilitaries and government armies is to strip these children of their dignity by using the most brutal tactics, to create subservient, enslaved killing machines." Read More
Pastoral letter from Pope to Irish Church Confirmed for Saturday Release
The text of the Pope’s pastoral letter to the Catholics of Ireland will be made public this Saturday at noon. In anticipation, Cardinal Brady said the letter will be an important source for the renewal of the Catholic Church of Ireland. Read More
Democrats Steam Toward Sunday Vote
With a handful of members firming up as “yes” votes, the Democrats' push for health reform has gained momentum. But the question remains whether these last-minute conversions will be enough in the final round. Read More
U.S. Bishops Release Resources on Health Care Debate
The U.S. bishops' conference has released a series of resources outlining the reasons behind its stance on the health care reform bill in its current form. Read More
Compassion Counts More Than Ever
The results of the latest PARADE poll show how and why the U.S. is experiencing a "compassion boom." Read More







