The elections results suggest that European states will set stricter policies on immigration, raising levels of despair among asylum seekers and hundreds of thousands of people living without official status across Europe.
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Why Pope Francis invited Stephen Colbert, Chris Rock and Whoopi Goldberg to the Vatican
Have you heard the one where Stephen Colbert, Whoopi Goldberg and Conan O’Brien walked into the Vatican?
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The anti-immigrant tide is rising ahead of EU elections, pushing voters to the right
Voting in the E.U. parliamentary elections, which begins on June 6, is expected to result in a strong swing to the political right, as parties running on anti-immigration platforms have surged across Europe in recent years.
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In a surprise to environmentalists and church leaders, Brazil’s Lula revives plans for offshore oil drilling in Amazon basin
The most controversial blocks for exploration are located offshore at the mouth of the Amazon River basin. Petrobras, a government-controlled oil company, is pushing to begin preliminary drilling in search of new oil reserves.
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Ireland recognizes Palestinian statehood: Why many Irish people resonate with the conflict in Palestine
Palestinians face a much stronger neighbor who apparently can occupy territory with impunity. Irish people, with a strong cultural memory of British rule, have a visceral reaction to such a situation, he suggests.
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Pope Francis says no to women deacons in ‘60 Minutes’ interview
The pope’s response surprised some who believed he was open to the possibility of ordaining women as deacons.
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As Milei’s fiscal reforms bite in Argentina, church-run soup kitchens do brisk business
Argentina has been in a state of economic upheaval for years with two constants—a continuous increase in poverty and corresponding efforts by the Catholic Church to respond to that need.
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Are Catholic nonprofits really to blame for the migrant crisis at the border?
Will cutting humanitarian assistance help stem the flow of migrants and asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border? ‘America’ asked immigration experts to weigh in.
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Upcoming South Africa elections could be most important since the end of apartheid
Polls abound, and the political ground keeps shifting, but one thing is sure: South Africa is likely to experience a significant political realignment on May 29.
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North Carolina shelter for at-risk single moms charts pro-life path in a post-Roe world
In North Carolina, where abortion has been restricted to up to 12 weeks since the repeal of Roe v. Wade, maternity home services may prove vital for many young women who might otherwise be choosing to end their pregnancies.