The Holy See would like its relationship with Vietnam developed further through full diplomatic relations.
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As intersectinginternational interests collide, what is unfolding in Syria is a veritable "workshop of cruelty," Pope Francis told governing members of Caritas Internationalis on Nov. 17. • An outspoken priest in Veracruz, Mexico, who had been reported missing on Nov. 11, the Rev. José Luis Sánchez Ruiz was found aliveby Mexican police two days later, […]
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Future Post-Truth: What happens when lying is just practical politics?
What is to be done? The world is full of anger.
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Upcoming U.N. talks to abolish nuclear weapons face uncertain future
The United Nations is preparing to embark on talks to ban nuclear weapons.Negotiations are set to begin in March and are expected to take an indefinite time to complete.The end result is uncertain, but the 123 nations that voted on Oct. 27 for a resolution within the U.N. General Assembly committee
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Bishops of Rwanda ask forgiveness for Catholics’ role in 1994 genocide
In 14 points, the bishops ask forgiveness for the role that some members of the Catholic Church played during the genocide, especially for the pastors that “sowed seeds of hate.”
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I took a group of high school students to prison to meet people their age. Here’s what I saw.
The detainees don’t often get asked for their prayers.
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Bishops Await President Trump
Given that just days before the bishops met, the United States wrapped up a bizarre election season, there were some sparks in Baltimore about what to expect under President-elect Donald J. Trump.
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Myanmar’s Three ‘Cs’
Yangon Cardinal Charles Bo said it was time to “reverse the trend” of a 60-year decline in Myanmar.
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Can storytelling reduce gun violence in Chicago?
In Chicago, 17 people were lost to gun violence in a single weekend.
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Why Donald Trump should meet with Syrian refugees before Jan. 20.
On the campaign trail, the president-elect put Syrian refugees “on notice.”