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IMAGE: CNS photo/Stefano Rellandini, ReutersBy Junno Arocho EstevesVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Visiting the sick and the imprisoned are works of mercy thatnot only benefitthe suffering and the abandoned, but benefit the visitors who are enriched by being with those whosuffer like Christ, Pope Francis said. While theworks of mercy are ancient, they still are relevant today for those who aredeprived of freedom and "suffer one of the greatest hardships of human beings," the popesaid Nov. 9 at his weekly general audience. Whenthe living conditions "often devoid of humanity" in which manyprisoners are housed are added to the equation, "then it is indeedthe case that a Christian shouldfeel the need to do everything to restore their dignity," he said. Continuing his series of talks on the works of mercy, the pope began with visiting thesick and highlighted Jesus' ministry as an example of the Christian dutyto be close to them, especially since "they often feel alone."Simple gestures such as smi...
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Meghan Markle has been an actress for more than a dozen years, yet most people heard her name for the first time when Prince Harry announced that she's his girlfriend....
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Afghanistan's president on Wednesday welcomed home Sharbat Gulla, National Geographic's famed green-eyed "Afghan Girl," just hours after she was deported from Pakistan, the latest in the odyssey of the globally recognized refugee....
Major U.S. stock indexes moved higher in morning trading Wednesday as Wall Street sized up the implications of Donald Trump's stunning presidential election victory....
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- A day after Donald Trump, against all odds, won election as America's 45th president, Hillary Clinton on Wednesday said the nation proved to be "more divided than we thought" but urged unity and told her supporters, "We owe him an open mind and a chance to lead."...
Mal 3:19-20a; II Thes 3:7-12; Lk 21: 5-19The Danish philosopher, Søren Kierkegaard, tells the parable of a theater where a variety show is proceeding. Each act is more fantastic than the last, and each is applauded by the audience. Suddenly the manager appears on the stage, apologizing for the interruption. He announces at the top of his voice that the theater is on fire, and begs his patrons to leave the theatre immediately, without causing a commotion. The spectators think that it is the most amusing turn of the evening, and cheer thunderously. The manager again feverishly implores them to leave the burning building, and he is again applauded vigorously. At last he can do no more. The fire races through the whole building engulfing the fun-loving audience with it. "And so," concludes Kierkegaard, "will our age, I sometimes think, go down in fiery destruction to the applause of a crowded house of cheering spectators". Today’s readings warn u...
Donald Trump has been elected the 45th President of the United States. Trump easily reached the 270 electoral college vote threshold, taking many of the key battleground states. Before his supporters in New York President elect Trump promised to unify the nation after a rancorous campaign.Listen: Hilary Clinton called her Republican rival to concede but did not plan to speak publicly until Wednesday morning. Trump won in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, states that hadn't voted for a GOP presidential candidate since the 1980s. He also won in Florida, Ohio, North Carolina and others.Global stock markets and U.S. stock futures plunged, reflecting investor concern over what a Trump presidency might mean for the U.S. and world economies and trade.Among those sending their congratulations to the president elect was Russian President Putin and the President of the European Council Donald Tusk.
(Vatican Radio) The world has been reacting to the election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said, "we wish the new president well, that he may have a truly fruitful government.”German Chancellor Angela Merkel offered the President-elect ``close cooperation'', while UK Prime Minister Theresa May said she was looking forward to work with Mr Trump.Donald Trump gave, what was viewed as, a conciliatory victory speech in which he praised Clinton and urged Americans to ``come together as one united people'' after a deeply divisive campaign.But what are the challenges he faces? Lydia O’Kane spoke to Mattia Diletti, a lecturer in Political Science at Rome’s La Sapienza University.Listen: Mr Diletti says that one of the main challenges for Donald Trump is to “keep his promises” to the American people. He also says that his focus could very well on be ...
(Vatican Radio) The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, on Wednesday said he hoped the newly elected American president, Donald Trump, would be guided by God to serve his country but also to promote peace and wellbeing in the world.Talking to journalists on the sidelines of a conference at Rome’s Lateran University, the cardinal said he respected the will of the American people as expressed in this exercise of democracy. “We send our congratulations to the new president”, he continued, in the hope that “his government may bear real fruit”.Cardinal Parolin said it would be premature to comment on specific issues such as immigration, noting that the views of presidential candidates often differ from their policies once they become president and adding that Trump had already spoken “in leadership style”.He said Trump can be “assured of our prayers that the Lord may enlighten and support him” in the service of his ...
