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Ignoring Sexual Abuse in Afghanistan

Posted September 24th, 2015 at 9:43 am (UTC-5)
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By instructing American soldiers and Marines not to interfere, even if the incidents occurred on American bases, the Pentagon has chosen — reprehensibly — to sacrifice vulnerable children in order to maintain good relations with the Afghan police and militias it needs to fight the Taliban.

Cracks in Catholic Doctrine Debated as U.S. Faithful Await Historic Visit of Pope Francis

Posted September 22nd, 2015 at 4:54 pm (UTC-5)
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The American president who made “Hope” a campaign slogan greeted the man who embodies hope for millions of those who believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, symbolizing cleansing, renewal, love — and hope. In the two years since his election, Pope Francis’ tolerant tone has created the space for debate over rigid church doctrine. And for American Catholics, that space is enough for many to hold out hope for change.