Pope names members for renewed Pontifical Academy for Life
Pope Francis appointed new members to the advisory body and included scientists, professors and experts in medicine and ethics from both religious and secular backgrounds.
Japan
US aims to assure Asia-Pacific allies it is committed to the region
Singapore -- The United States remains committed to its Asia-Pacific allies, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said June 2 as he arrived in Singapore for the region's premier security forum.
'After the Storm': Flawed humanity compassionately observed
Movie Review: It's refreshing to watch a film that doesn't try hard to win you with manipulative plot turns and cinematic artifice but simply presents a small story told by a filmmaker who is a compassionate observer.
Crucifixion imagery guides 'Silence' and our Lenten journey
Our Lenten Journey: "Silence" takes us on a journey, leaving us with a sense of mystery and questions about the choices the characters make, their doubt and faith.
Recovery of faith in a new direction
Our Lenten Journey: What is most sovereign and transcendent about God is not demonstrable power but indestructible, merciful grace that is the ground of the dignity of every person.
Preview: Asia-Oceania Meeting of Religious inspires eco-citizens
Global Sisters Report: Participants at AMOR XVII in Yangon, Myanmar, said they would carry with them the message of ecological conversion.
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Faith and doubt in 'Silence': a Lenten reflection
Why do the innocent have to suffer and die? Why is God silent? It is that silence that gives the novel its title.
Scorsese's 'Silence' is his most Catholic film
Film review: Martin Scorsese brings Shûsaku Endô's masterpiece to the screen, a story about the agony of living a life of faith because it means living a life of doubt.
An interview with a survivor of the Hiroshima bombing
NCR Today: "I sympathize with the pilots who actually dropped the bombs," says Professor Norimitsu Tosu. But forgiving the politicians who made the decision is more difficult.
Midday Briefing, International
NCR Today: Conservatives should tackle DOD waste; Dominican sisters' hostel supports college students in Vietnam; Aleppo rebel evacuation underway
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June 16-29, 2017
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