US-trained Peruvian officers convicted, sentenced for 1985 massacre of villagers
Five U.S.-trained Peruvian military officers have been convicted and sentenced to prison for the 1985 massacre of 69 unarmed Quechua villagers in Accomarca.
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Irish priest: Sex abuse victims lost to suicide 'could have been saved'
NCR Today: Censured Passionist Fr. Brian D'Arcy suggested that women who endured clergy sex abuse could have been saved if the abuse had been reported earlier.
Catholic church's presence strong among migrant work in Italy
Pope Francis is urging people to accompany migrants fleeing their countries from war and political unrest. And the Catholic church in Italy is paying attention.
American discourse on Israel-Palestine issue shifts for the better
NCR Today: By bringing the Israel-Palestine issue into the public sphere at the Democratic Party primaries, the Sanders candidacy has accelerated change on the issue among democratic supporters.
Coptic Catholic spokesman welcomes new Egyptian law on building churches
Coptic Catholic church: Egypt passed a law codifying the rights of Christians to build and renovate churches
Congo bishops help facilitate talks between government, opposition
Most agree that the Congo bishops conference's peace initiative offers the best chance of peace for a generation in the long-troubled Congo.
Season of Creation marks month of eco-contemplation for Christians
Eco Catholic: Catholics are joining fellow Christians in the celebration that runs from the Sept. 1 day of prayer through Oct. 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
Pope pledges to visit Italian quake victims
Pope Francis led prayers for the victims of Italy's earthquake and announced plans to visit survivors in the affected area soon.
Central Italy hit by 6.2 magnitude earthquake
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck central Italy, about 100 miles northeast of Rome in the early hours of Aug. 24. Responding to the devastation, Pope Francis led those gathered in St. Peter's Square in praying the sorrowful mysteries of the rosary rather than delivering his normal address. NCR's Vatican correspondent Joshua J. McElwee and others shared local news on Twitter, which NCR has gathered in this Storify.
Post-quake rebuilding in Ecuador complicated by enduring poverty
Eco Catholic: Residents are slowly rebuilding after an April earthquake killed more than 670 people and left as many as 80,000 homeless.
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In This Issue
September 9-22, 2016
- Editorial: Make action on poverty a national priority
- Music provides a deeper sense of promise
- SNAP concerned with survivor confidentiality after judge's sanctions
- Special Section (subscribers only): Health & Well-Being