The White Helmets were cited for “for their outstanding bravery, compassion and humanitarian engagement in rescuing civilians from the destruction of the Syrian civil war.”
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U.N. to join search for missing Chibok girls
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari said Nigeria is “willing to bend over backwards” to win the girls’ freedom.
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Who’s responsible for preventing crimes against humanity?
“Today, as in the past, religions are being manipulated to incite intolerance and hatred against individuals, groups or entire populations.”
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Developing nations carry greatest burdens in caring for world’s 65 million refugees
By the close of Obama-convened summit, a number of countries committed to admit significant numbers of refugees into their countries.
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Two priests murdered in Veracruz in Mexico add to Mexico’s death toll
Media reported the men were found one day after their abduction along the side of a highway with their hands and feet bound.
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Who shared lunch with Pope Francis?
The refugees came from countries including Syria, Eritrea, Mali and Nigeria. Many escaped war and conflict to seek a new life in Italy.
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Obama and Netanyahu in likely final meeting, despite testy relations
Ties between the two leaders never fully recovered after Netanyahu showed up on Capitol Hill to lobby Congress against Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran.
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Fire abusive Guam bishop, says Vatican special investigator
“I can assure you that the gravely serious allegations against Archbishop Apuron will continue to be dealt with by the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith, which will hold a canonical trial.”
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Pope Francis says war should be source of shame
Violence and division are the work of the devil, Pope Francis said.
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Pray for victims of Minnesota mall attack, Bishop says
Local Catholics can help by also turning to prayer “for the wisdom to know what best to say and do and how to offer support.”