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As Dr. Seuss’ canon of children’s books is being re-evaluated, I took a closer look at one that will remain in publication, “Horton Hatches The Egg.” Published in 1940, this was Dr. Seuss’ fourth book, and it was met with critical acclaim. The book features an elephant whose large ears and long trunk provided the ideal infrastructure for the artist’s distinct lumps and humps.
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM IRAQ — The Catholic Church's commitment to dialogue with other churches and with other religions flows from the Gospel, but Pope Francis said he knows some Catholics disagree.
AMMAN, Jordan -- Pope Francis' historic visit to the Middle East's most conflict-riven nation gives hope and comfort to Iraqis of all faiths, and some would even say to Arabs beyond Iraq's borders.
IRBIL, Iraq -- Having witnessed or even experienced persecution for their faith, the Christians of Iraq must be careful not to harbor thoughts of revenge, Pope Francis told them.
UR, Iraq — Traveling to the birthplace of Abraham, Pope Francis urged believers to prove their faith in the one God and father of all by accepting one another as brothers and sisters.
WICHITA, Kan. — A U.S. government forensic team announced March 4 it has identified the remains of Father Emil Kapaun, a priest of the Diocese of Wichita, who was an Army chaplain and died in a Chinese prisoner-of-war camp during the Korean War.
BAGHDAD — Visiting a Baghdad cathedral "hallowed by the blood of our brothers and sisters" murdered in a terrorist attack that shook the world, Pope Francis said their sacrifice must motivate faith and a commitment to working for the common good.
The Franciscan friar taught at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria for decades.
BAGHDAD — To consolidate peace and ensure progress, the government and people of Iraq must never treat anyone as a second-class citizen and must work each day to promote harmony, Pope Francis said.
