John Paul’s letters to a woman show ‘courageous’ friendship
Warsaw, Poland — Hundreds of letters that the Polish Cardinal who later became Pope John Paul II wrote to a woman philosopher document a “difficult” and “courageous” friendship of 32 years and sugge…
Houston’s Antioch Church celebrates 150th anniversary
Houston (AP) — For the most part, the oldest landmarks are gone. The bayou-side brush arbor never was meant to last, and the old “Baptist Hill,” site of a wooden box-like chapel, now is occupied by t…
Pope Francis answers questions from children in new book
New York (AP) — “Dear Pope Francis,” 10-year-old Mohammed begins, “Will the world be again as it was in the past?”