ROME — Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, avoiding a strenuous speech at the start of a busy Holy Week that will test his increasingly frail health. Hobbled by bad knees and persistent respiratory problems, Francis also didn’t participate in the procession of cardinals… Continue reading Pope skips homily at start of busy Holy Week during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square
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42 people rescued in northwest Mexico after mass kidnappings by criminal groups
MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities said they rescued 42 hostages, including 18 children, from criminal groups Saturday after a wave of kidnappings in Sinaloa state, where more than 600 special force troops were sent to beef up security. Sinaloa Gov. Rubén Rocha said an intensive operation by police and military forces was still trying to… Continue reading 42 people rescued in northwest Mexico after mass kidnappings by criminal groups
The Maui wildfires are a mass casualty disaster. People are flying in to find their loved ones.
The list of the people still “not located” in the wake of the deadly Maui wildfires begins, in alphabetical order, with Fred Abad, Louise Abihai and Kristell Acacia. Nearly 800 names later, the final entry posted as of Monday afternoon on a Google spreadsheet created by Maui resident Ellie Erickson — which has become one… Continue reading The Maui wildfires are a mass casualty disaster. People are flying in to find their loved ones.
Witnesses of Buffalo mass shooting file rare lawsuit against social media and gun companies
None of the defendants were immediately available Wednesday for comment, except for YouTube. A spokesperson for the company said in a statement: “We have the deepest sympathies for the victims and families of the horrific attack at Tops grocery store in Buffalo last year. Through the years, YouTube has invested in technology, teams, and policies… Continue reading Witnesses of Buffalo mass shooting file rare lawsuit against social media and gun companies
Parkland mass shooting will be re-enacted at the school using up to 139 live bullets as part of lawsuit
A court-ordered re-enactment of the 2018 Parkland, Florida, mass shooting, which left 17 people dead inside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, will occur Friday using live ammunition as part of a lawsuit against a former sheriff’s deputy accused of failing to act during the massacre, authorities said. Broward County Public Schools confirmed the re-enactment in… Continue reading Parkland mass shooting will be re-enacted at the school using up to 139 live bullets as part of lawsuit
Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooter Robert Bowers sentenced to death
The man who killed 11 congregants and wounded seven others at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018 was sentenced to death Thursday. The formal sentence came one day after a jury had reached the unanimous decision to impose the death penalty on the perpetrator of the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history. U.S. District Judge Robert Colville… Continue reading Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooter Robert Bowers sentenced to death