Sylvia Poggioli
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World
Showdown In Italy Over Migrants Rescued By Boat Captain Speaks To Deeper Tensions
The boat captain detained in Italy after she defied authorities and docked a boat carrying 40 migrants acted in accordance with the law, says the German humanitarian group sponsoring the ship.
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Vatican Rejects Idea That People Can Choose Or Change Their Gender
The Vatican says gender is god-given, dismissing the idea that there is any right to choose one's gender. The Vatican said a fluid idea of identity is not "based on the truths of existence."
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Italy's Matteo Salvini Hopes To Lead Nationalist Wave In Upcoming European Elections
Salvini, Italy's deputy prime minister, leader of a far-right party and Europe's rising populist star, counts President Trump's former chief strategist Steve Bannon as one of his biggest fans.
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Politics
News Brief: FAA Head On Capitol Hill, Jussie Smollett
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration is expected to face sharp questioning as he goes before a Senate committee. Also the latest on Jussie Smollett.
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World
Criticism Follows Italy Endorsing China's Global Infrastructure Projects
Critics say Italy's endorsement of a 21st century Silk Road will embolden China's global economic influence and not in a good way. Italian officials are to sign more agreements in Beijing next month.
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After Years Of Abuse By Priests, #NunsToo Are Speaking Out
A #NunsToo movement has emerged from #MeToo, as Roman Catholic nuns start speaking out about sexual abuse by priests. Cases of rape and forced abortion have begun coming to light.
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Ex-Vatican Official, Cardinal Pell, Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison
Australian Cardinal George Pell on Wednesday was sentenced to six years in prison — making him the most senior Catholic official to be found guilty in a criminal court of child molestation.
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Cardinal George Pell Of Australia Is Convicted Of Child Sex Abuse
Cardinal Pell, a close adviser to Pope Francis, has been convicted of child sex abuse charges that go back decades. His conviction became public after a gag order was lifted.
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Politics
News Brief: New North Carolina Election, Jussie Smollett, Vatican Sex Abuse Summit
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has voted to hold a new election in the 9th Congressional District amid many signs that the outcome was tainted.
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'A Life Destroyed': Survivors And Pope At Vatican Summit Address Clergy Sex Abuse
One survivor said a priest forced her to have abortions after raping her. The pope said he has come up with 21 "reflection points" designed to address the crisis.