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By Melissa Vida and Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service ROME For many pilgrims from El Salvador and for many Catholics who focus on the tie between faith and justice, waiting for the canonization of St. Oscar Romero was an exercise in patience. The declaration of the sainthood of the Salvadoran archbishop, who was The post For many, Archbishop Romeros canonization a dream come true appeared first on Hawaii Catholic Herald.

The saints are rooting for us right now, says dynamic guest speaker from Washington By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Sporting an aloha shirt, bare feet and a big smile, Msgr. Raymond East strode around the front of the Hawaii Convention Center auditorium on Oct. 5, leading an interactive discussion on Encounter, Discernment and Accompaniment. The post Msgr. East kicks off conference with engaging session appeared first on Hawaii Catholic Herald.

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY Former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick of Washington had been told by Vatican officials to withdraw from public life because of rumors about his sexual misconduct, said Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Congregation for Bishops. However, because they were only rumors and not proof, then-Pope Benedict The post Cardinal responds to Archbishop Viganos accusations appeared first on Hawaii Catholic Herald.

Constitutional Convention We have an uninformed electorate Had Id been asked, I would have said that with an informed and thoughtful citizenry Id be in favor of a constitutional convention. Civil Beat Poll: Voters Like The Idea Of A ConCon, Theyre Just Not Going To Vote For It, Oct. 17 However, people seem determined to The post Letters: Voters Just Cant Be Trusted With A ConCon appeared first on Honolulu Civil Beat.

WASHINGTON Just shut up and step up. With those words, U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono burst onto the national stage during the bitter partisan battle over Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, who has since been confirmed.Hirono was speaking to American men, who she implored to believe and support women who claim they are survivors of The post Civil Beat Poll: Hirono Approval Rating Still High Despite Kavanaugh Backlash appeared first on Honolulu Civil Beat.

When Tommy Waters called me after the primary election and asked me to support him in the general election for Honolulu City Council District 4, I was hesitant. However, since then I have spent many hours with him and have realized we share similar important values. These values form the foundation of my support for The post Campaign Corner: Why I Support Tommy Waters And Oppose Trevor Ozawa appeared first on Honolulu Civil Beat.

Genki Sushi, the source of a hepatitis A outbreak in 2016, has reached a preliminary settlement of up to $4.5 million for people who were exposed to the virus linked to tainted scallops sold at Hawaii restaurants.

President Donald Trump said $450 billion in investments are at stake as Congress raises pressure on him to punish Saudi Arabia for the presumed death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and he promised to involve lawmakers in any U.S. response.

BRUSSELS Europe and Asia presented a united front today in support of free trade based on international rules and cooperation, starkly underscoring their differences with U.S. President Donald Trumps America First policy.

CNN -- A large group of Honduran migrants from the caravan have reached the Guatemala-Mexico border and are waiting to cross. Many are parents carrying children, who are sweating in the sweltering heat. It&39s a...

CNN -- A spokesman for US Forces-Afghanistan has clarified that two, not three, Americans were wounded in Thursday&39s shooting attack in Kandahar province in Afghanistan.Col. Dave Butler, a spokesman for US...

CNN -- Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced Thursday that he will not participate in a high-profile investor conference in Saudi Arabia amid growing controversy over dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi&39s...