The attacks came ahead of talks on renewal of a landmark 2018 deal that helped thaw diplomatic relations.
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Despite resistance first federal execution in 17 years conducted in Indiana
Helen Prejean: “While we were all sleeping, the government killed a man under cloak of darkness.”
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Supreme Court sides with Catholic schools in employment suit
Two U.S. bishops said they welcomed the Court’s ruling, noting that the decision “rightly acknowledged” the limit on state authority.
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Ennio Morricone, composer of Spaghetti westerns and ‘The Mission,’ dead at 91
In 2014 Morricone premiered his first-ever Mass in the Church of the Gesu, the Jesuits’ main church in Rome.
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Bishops urge Congress to address better police training, accountability
“Law enforcement officers perform a great and needed service; they serve to promote justice and the common good in society,” they said. “But it is clear that there have been too many failures in serving everyone, with tragic consequences.”
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Supreme Court says federal law protects L.G.B.T. workers from discrimination
The decision was for two consolidated cases about fired gay employees and a separate case concerning a fired transgender worker who had sued for employment discrimination after being fired.
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March for Life president ‘deeply honored’ Trump will address pro-life crowd in person
Trump’s appearance has also been met with criticism from some commentators.
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Pope Francis implores global community to do more on climate change
The pope said that the nations of the world have a duty to fight against climate change, adding that despite a weak response so far, a “window of opportunity is still open.”
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Cokie Roberts, trailblazing reporter distinguished by faith, dies at 75
The passing of Cokie Roberts elicited grief from politicians, journalists and news organizations on social media.
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Church leaders deplore ‘public charge’ rule change to legal immigration
President Trump is trying to move the United States toward a system that focuses on immigrants’ skills instead of emphasizing the reunification of families.