A horrific mass shooting in Minneapolis has spawned a heated political debate over the power of prayer versus the power of government. Liberal Democrats, frustrated by their inability to enact ...

The mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday has triggered a renewed fight over responses to mass shootings. Many on the Left have long criticized offering ...

GOP politicians backed by conservative media figures are seeking to turn the tables on “thoughts and prayers” after mass shootings, arguing that dismissing prayer minimizes the importance and comfort ...

In the wake of a tragic shooting at a Catholic school in Minnesota that claimed the lives of two young children last week, the mayor of Minneapolis emphasized the need for action beyond the customary ...

Offering “thoughts and prayers” after a tragedy may sound insufficient, said Father Chris Collins, a Jesuit priest and vice president for mission at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota ...

For years, Democrats have responded to mass shootings by arguing that “thoughts and prayers” are insufficient. They’ve often argued that Republicans use this as a substitute for bona fide action on ...

On a warm, quiet morning, Aug. 27, Minneapolis children gathered for Mass at Annunciation Catholic School. Suddenly, bullets and crashing glass punctuated the peace, piercing the bodies of children. A ...