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Pope Francis at White House: Fight climate change, aid immigrants
September 24, 2015Speaking from a White House porch to a huge, ecstatic, cheering crowd, Francis did not mince words in his rebuke of climate change deniers.
Read moreToday in history: An era ends in Eastern Europe
September 24, 2015On this date in 1990,the Supreme Soviet gave approval to switch to a free market economy, the signal for the GDR to leave the now moribund Warsaw Pact.
Read moreLand and political prisoners: unfinished business for Colombian peace talks
September 23, 2015Obstacles loom and agreements so far are partial ones.
Read morePope Francis offers the world a prophetic voice
September 23, 2015We must not sacrifice people at the "altar of money" - the pope calls on us to amend our ways so we can meet the challenges of climate change, poverty, war, and division.
Read moreToday in history: It’s World Peace Day!
September 21, 2015In 2015 the theme is "Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All."
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