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For the second year in a row, female CEOs earned more than their male counterparts and received bigger raises. But only a small sliver of the largest companies are run by women, and experts say gender parity at the top remains way off....
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hillary Clinton disregarded various State Department guidelines for avoiding cybersecurity risks, an internal audit found Wednesday, faulting her and past secretaries of state for weak information management....
(Vatican Radio) On Tuesday, the Vatileaks trial for the appropriation and unlawful disclosure of confidential Vatican information entered its sixteenth hearing.The trial session heard the testimony of Emiliano Fittipaldi, one of the journalists – along with Gianluigi Nuzzi – to whom the documents were released.The court also heard from defendant Francesca Chaouqui, who opened her deposition claiming there is a “political will” by some people in the Holy See. A witness, referring to the 31 October signed transcript, testified that she had delivered a Word document about the Vatican’s assets management to Nuzzi.Other testimonies came from Deputy Commissioner of the Gendarmerie, Gianluca Gauzzi Broccoli, and Stefano de Santis, the gendarme who reconstructed the relationship between the accused after analyzing the messages, emails, and other verbal declarations made by them.Nuzzi was absent from the 24 May trial, while defendants Msgr. Lucio Ángel ...
(Vatican Radio) On Tuesday, the Vatileaks trial for the appropriation and unlawful disclosure of confidential Vatican information entered its sixteenth hearing.
The trial session heard the testimony of Emiliano Fittipaldi, one of the journalists – along with Gianluigi Nuzzi – to whom the documents were released.
The court also heard from defendant Francesca Chaouqui, who opened her deposition claiming there is a “political will” by some people in the Holy See. A witness, referring to the 31 October signed transcript, testified that she had delivered a Word document about the Vatican’s assets management to Nuzzi.
Other testimonies came from Deputy Commissioner of the Gendarmerie, Gianluca Gauzzi Broccoli, and Stefano de Santis, the gendarme who reconstructed the relationship between the accused after analyzing the messages, emails, and other verbal declarations made by them.
Nuzzi was absent from the 24 May trial, while defendants Msgr. Lucio Ángel Vallejo Balda and Nicola Maio were in attendance.
The next trial is scheduled for June 14th.
(Vatican Radio) At the conclusion of his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis prayed for the victims of terrorist attacks that took place in Syria on Monday.“I exhort everyone to pray to the merciful Father, to pray to the Madonna, that [God] might give eternal rest to the victims, and consolation to their families,” the Pope said, “and might convert the hearts of those who sow death and destruction.” He then led the crowd in the Hail Mary More than 160 people were killed in the coordinated attacks on cities of Jableh and Tartus, government strongholds which had remained relatively untouched throughout the civil war, now in its sixth year.Funerals for the victims began on Tuesday in Syria.
(Vatican Radio) At the conclusion of his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis prayed for the victims of terrorist attacks that took place in Syria on Monday.
“I exhort everyone to pray to the merciful Father, to pray to the Madonna, that [God] might give eternal rest to the victims, and consolation to their families,” the Pope said, “and might convert the hearts of those who sow death and destruction.” He then led the crowd in the Hail Mary
More than 160 people were killed in the coordinated attacks on cities of Jableh and Tartus, government strongholds which had remained relatively untouched throughout the civil war, now in its sixth year.
Funerals for the victims began on Tuesday in Syria.
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis centered the catechesis of this week’s Wednesday general audience on the importance of persevering in prayer.Below, please find the official English-language summary of the Holy Father’s prepared remarks:Dear Brothers and Sisters: In our continuing catechesis for this Holy Year of Mercy, we now turn to the parable of the unjust judge and the widow (Lk 18:1-8). In telling us that even an unscrupulous judge will finally render justice to a poor woman because of her persistence, Jesus encourages us to persevere in prayer to our heavenly Father, who is infinitely just and loving. He also assures us that God will not only hear our prayers, but will not delay in answering them (vv. 7-8). The Gospels tell us that Jesus himself prayed constantly. His own intense prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane is a model for our own: it teaches us to present our petitions with complete trust in Father’s gracious will. Th...
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis centered the catechesis of this week’s Wednesday general audience on the importance of persevering in prayer.
Below, please find the official English-language summary of the Holy Father’s prepared remarks:
Dear Brothers and Sisters: In our continuing catechesis for this Holy Year of Mercy, we now turn to the parable of the unjust judge and the widow (Lk 18:1-8). In telling us that even an unscrupulous judge will finally render justice to a poor woman because of her persistence, Jesus encourages us to persevere in prayer to our heavenly Father, who is infinitely just and loving. He also assures us that God will not only hear our prayers, but will not delay in answering them (vv. 7-8). The Gospels tell us that Jesus himself prayed constantly. His own intense prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane is a model for our own: it teaches us to present our petitions with complete trust in Father’s gracious will. The parable of the unjust judge and the widow ends with a pointed question: “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth”? (v. 8). Perseverance in prayer keeps our faith alive and strong. For in that prayer, we experience the compassion of God who, like a Father filled with love and mercy, is ever ready to come to the aid of his children.
(Vatican Radio) Greece has won an batch of bailout funds from international creditors, following 11 hours of talks in Brussels, and an agreement between the 19 eurozone finance ministers.Listen to Vatican Radio's report: Ministers approved Greece's recent reform efforts, and agreed early on Tuesday to disburse 10.3 billion euros in funds to Athens.Responding to the demand for measures by creditors, Greece's parliament passed a bill over the.These measures included tax hikes, more budget-cutting reforms, and a new privatization superfund, which will manage almost all state property.
(Vatican Radio) Greece has won an batch of bailout funds from international creditors, following 11 hours of talks in Brussels, and an agreement between the 19 eurozone finance ministers.
Listen to Vatican Radio's report:
Ministers approved Greece's recent reform efforts, and agreed early on Tuesday to disburse 10.3 billion euros in funds to Athens.
Responding to the demand for measures by creditors, Greece's parliament passed a bill over the.
These measures included tax hikes, more budget-cutting reforms, and a new privatization superfund, which will manage almost all state property.
