David Gonzalez, an editor at The New York Times and a member of the board of directors of America, has been named to the Hall of Fame of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. • A crackdown on militants in Sinai by Egyptian military is hurting Gaza’s already fragile economy bec
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Under Siege In Pakistan
Conditions for religious minorities in Pakistan are dire, according to a panel of experts.
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Renewed Fighting In Eastern Congo
The United Nations refugee agency expressed concern for the welfare of civilians.
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Upholding Vatican II?
An Austrian priest is urging the church to adopt a series of reforms, including greater lay involvement.
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Free but Moral Trade
When entering trade agreements, the United States should support principles that “defend human life and dignity, protect the environment and public health, and promote justice and peace in our world,” wrote the bishops who oversee the justice and peace committees of the U.S. Conference o
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Pope Francis Calls for Solidarity and Dialogue
World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, drew tens of thousands of young people from around the world. It was also attended by a senior citizen from Rome who managed to cause the greatest excitement on the streets of Rio and among the W.Y.D. participants themselves. After a somewhat chaotic arriva
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News Briefs
A Wisconsin law that requires women to obtain an ultrasound examination before an abortion and abortionists to obtain admitting privileges at nearby hospitals was stayed on July 8 by a federal judge. • Pope Francis will be forming a new committee to consider transparency and accountability foll
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Young, Armed And Dangerous
Gun violence is the second leading cause of death for all youth in the U.S. ages 14 to 24.
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Human Rights in Burma
Anna Roberts, the executive director of Burma Campaign UK, said that it is shameful that the international community is taking such a “rose tinted” view of what is going on in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, now tending to focus on trade and investment policies while remaining largely
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Future Hinges on Consensus and Role of the Muslim Brotherhood
“For the future of the country a consensus must emerge,” says author James Zogby.