Sunday, March 17, 2013
Sobbing teenage football stars are found guilty of raping drunken 'dead girl', 16, whose horrific ordeal was filmed, photographed and posted across social media in case that shocked America | Mail Online
Pope Francis pledges to help the world's needy in heartfelt speech | Mail Online - He said some have wondered whether his name was a reference to other Francis figures, including St. Frances de Sales or even the co-founder of the pope's Jesuit order, Francis Xavier. - But he said he was inspired immediately after the election when he thought about wars. - St Francis of Assisi, the pope said, was 'the man of the poor. The man of peace. 'The man who loved and cared for creation - and in this moment we don't have such a great relationship with creation. - The man who gives us this spirit of peace, the poor man. 'Oh how I would like a poor church and a church for the poor,' Francis said, sighing.
Pope Francis explains name, calls for church 'for the poor' - CNN.com - The new pope gave an insight into his choice of the name Francis in an audience with journalists Saturday -- and said how he wished for a church that was both poor and "for the poor."
AS I RECALL | DON SUTTON | www.ajc.com - Carroll Rogers - Don Sutton, Braves broadcaster and a 324-game winner, primarily for the Dodgers, explains why his 1998 induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame was so important to him.
The story behind Pope Francis' election - USATODAY - David Gibson/Religion News Service - Throughout this wrangling, Bergoglio had maintained a low profile, which was in keeping with his reputation for humility and holiness, and several electors said they found that refreshing. Moreover, Bergoglio had a fierce pastoral dedication to the poor, and he was born in Argentina to Italian immigrant parents. While he is 76, he is in good health but not so young that he is likely have a marathon pontificate. - All those elements made for an appealing combination.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Jeb Bush's center-right vision gets muted CPAC response - POLITICO.com - “Many voters are simply unwilling to choose our candidates because those voters feel unloved, unwanted and unwelcome in our party,” he said. -- “Here’s reality: if you’re fortunate enough to count yourself among the privileged, the rest of the nation is drowning,” he said. “In our country today, if you’re born poor, if your parents didn’t go to college, if you don’t know your father, if English isn’t spoken at home, then the odds are stacked against you.”
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