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The European Union announced on Tuesday it is restoring a preferential tax concession for goods imported from Sri Lanka that it withdrew seven years ago over alleged human rights abuses, but the South Asian nation’s progress in human rights will be monitored closely. Tung-Lai Margue, ambassador to the EU delegation to Sri Lanka told reporters that the change would take effect on Friday. He said the tax concession, known as the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), is being restored as an incentive to make further progress on human rights. It also recognizes efforts the government has made so far, though some issues remain.The ambassador said torture and the prevalence of a draconian anti-terror law are among problems needing attention and the EU will monitor Sri Lanka's progress. ``It is true that the government, in order to get GSP plus has made a lot of effort. But it may not be enough,'' Margue said. ``It's not that we are complacent, ...
Denver, Colo., May 17, 2017 / 03:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- “There will be saints among the children.”So said Pope Pius X, when he lowered the age that children could receive their First Holy Communion. Previously, children had to be 10 or 12, now they are typically in second grade, or about seven or eight years old, though exceptions are made for some who are even younger.Last weekend, Pope Francis canonized Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto, two of the child visionaries of the Fatima Marian apparitions. Bucking tradition, these shepherd children are the first children who were not martyrs to be canonized by the Church. Both died before age 12.Austin Ruse, Catholic author and president of C-Fam, a family research institute, believes that Pope Francis may have just “opened the floodgates” to scores of saints from the littlest among us.Several years ago, Ruse was struck by the stories of three children he knew - either personally or peripherally - that all seemed ...
Vatican City, May 17, 2017 / 03:36 am (CNA/EWTN News).- By calling Mary Magdalene by name after his resurrection, Jesus shows us just how personal his relationship with mankind is, Pope Francis said Wednesday, adding that after this intimate encounter, Mary then becomes an apostle of hope for the world, announcing the Lord’s rising.“Mary: the revolution of her life, the revolution destined to transform the existence of every man and woman, begins with a name that echoes in the garden of the empty tomb,” the Pope said May 17.“How beautiful to think of that the first appearance of the Risen One took place in such a personal way! That there is someone who knows us, who sees our suffering and delusion, who is moved by us, and who call us by name,” he said.After finally realizing who is speaking to her, Mary would like to run and embrace Jesus, but “he is by now oriented to the heavenly Father, while she is invited to bring the announcement to her brot...
Mexico City, Mexico, May 17, 2017 / 06:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A Mexican priest is in “delicate but stable” condition after being stabbed in the neck Monday evening at Mexico City’s cathedral, according to government and church authorities.Father José Miguel Machorro Alcalá, 55, was stabbed in the neck and torso May 15 at the conclusion of saying Mass at the cathedral.Witnesses reported that it appeared the attacker's intention was to slit the priest’s throat.Authorities detained a suspect at the scene who had reportedly attempted to flee the cathedral. The suspect has been identified as John Rock Schild, who identified himself as an artist from the United States. He is believed to be about 30 years of age. Afortunadamente la policía detuvo al agresor! pic.twitter.com/ehHNRhK19w— Padre José Aguilar (@PadreJosedejesu) May 16, 2017 At a news conference, the lawyer of the Archdiocese of Mexico, Armando Martí...
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Workers in New Orleans took down a Confederate monument to Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard early Wednesday, the third of four such monuments to come down in the city....
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Some lawmakers are accusing President Donald Trump of obstruction of justice after revelations that FBI Director James Comey wrote a private account of the president asking him to shut down an investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn....
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Have you ever taken a second to notice just how colorful the produce aisle is. Between the bananas, blueberries, apples, oranges, kiwis, and grapes it's a rainbow of edibles. It's quite a sight...
