Archive for May 23, 2016

Pope Francis meets with the grand imam Sheik Ahmed Muhammad Al-Tayyib at the Vatican May 23, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

In seismic meeting, Pope Francis embraces top Sunni imam

Pope Francis on Monday embraced the grand imam Sheik Ahmed Muhammad Al-Tayyib during a meeting at the Vatican, a move... Read more

Benedict XVI holding the Pascal Candle on Easter Vigil, Saturday April 7, 2012 in Vatican City. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

A new public appearance by Benedict XVI? Maybe so, his secretary reveals

Former Pope Benedict XVI could appear in public once again on June 29, the 65th anniversary of his priestly ordination.  Read more

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Nun attacked in South Sudan dies from gunshot wounds

A Slovak nun and medical doctor died Friday from gunshot wounds she suffered in an attack in Yei, South Sudan... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Was it a mistake to lift the arms embargo against Vietnam?

As the U.S. lifted its decades-long arms embargo with Vietnam during President Barack Obama’s visit there, human rights advocates argued... Read more