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Facebook, Microsoft try to keep up with vast scale of online abuse
Two giants in the digital world presented some key ways they are trying to keep up with the vast scale and increasing sophistication of the abuse and exploitation of minors online.
Eliminating any difference between sexes ‘is not right,’ pope says
While societies must find a way to overcome the subjugation of women, pretending there are no differences between men and women or even using technology to change a person's sex is not the answer, Pope Francis said.
Tolerance only way to ensure survival of church in China, Jesuit says
China is a communist nation and there is little chance that will change soon, so in order to survive, the Catholic Church must be realistic and seek a stance of mutual tolerance with the government, said a 90-year-old Chinese Jesuit priest.
Bishop Cantu reiterates call to Pentagon to close Guantanamo Bay prison
Moral and financial reasons require the Pentagon to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on International Justice and Peace reiterated in a letter to the secretary of defense.
Service vs. selfishness: Pope preaches potential of ‘noble’ politics
Pope Francis had been lecturing about politics lately, reminding people that it is a noble calling, but one that may require a politician to compromise or set aside some of his or her goals for the good of their whole community, entire nation or even the world.
Unwanted at first, Poor Clare sisters mark 100 years in Philadelphia
The monastery of nuns, located now in Bucks County where Cardinal Justin Rigali celebrated their anniversary Mass, was rejected by the Cincinnati and New York dioceses. But thanks to a Drexel family connection, they flourished in Philadelphia.
Las Vegas Catholic shrine an initial place of refuge for shooting victims
The Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer -- a white stucco church just off the Las Vegas Strip and dwarfed by giant hotels, casinos and flashing neon lights -- became an immediate place of shelter for concertgoers fleeing the barrage of bullets that showered down onto the country music festival.
U.S. House passes bill to ban abortion after 20 weeks of gestation
ntroduced by Rep. Trent Franks, R-Arizona, it would punish doctors who perform an abortion after 20 weeks, except in cases of rape, incest or if the life of the mother is threatened. Physicians could face up to five years in prison. Women seeking abortions would not be penalized under the bill.
Kids need everyone to fight online abuse, exploitation, speakers say
With the enormous scale and devastating effects of child exploitation and abuse online, including exposure to pornography, the world must act to protect children at all costs, speakers at a world congress said.
Faith in the Future’s CEO will step down at year’s end
Samuel Casey Carter, the first chief executive of the five-year-old foundation credited for stabilizing the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's 17 high schools, will leave Dec. 31.