Religious leaders in Central African Republic say government has failed, international help needed : News Headlines - Catholic Culture

The following excerpts are from Catholic World News Headlines:

• The Archbishop of Bangui, in the Central African Republic, has joined with an influential Islamic leader in a plea for international intervention to end bloodshed in the country, saying that the government has lost control.
• Archbishop Dieudonné Nzapalainga and Imam Oumar Kobine Layama, who are touring Europe together, have asked for a reinforcement of the 6,000 French troops now serving in the Central African Republic, the Fides news service reports. The religious leaders said that the international force was not adequate to curb the fighting between rebels and militia groups.

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Egyptian voters approve new constitution backed by Coptic Christians : News Headlines - Catholic Culture

The following excerpts are from CWN (Catholic World News):

• An estimated 90% of Egyptian voters have approved a new constitution that had the support of the nation’s Coptic Christian community.
• The Muslim Brotherhood had called for a boycott of the referendum, and turnout was variously estimated at 40%-55%, according to a Reuters report.

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Girl Scouts Suggest Abortion Activist Wendy Davis for "Woman of the Year" | LifeNews.com

The following excerpts are from LifeNews.com:

• Who should young girls grow up to be like? If you listen to the Girl Scouts, the answer is apparently they should aspire to become Wendy Davis, the state legislator whose sole claim to fame is standing up against a bill to stop abortions all the way to birth in Texas.
• On December 18, 2013, Girl Scouts USA tweeted: “Incredible Ladies Who Should Be Women of the Year for 2013” and asking if anyone should be added to the list.
• ...which promotes Davis and pro-abortion activist Gloria Steinem as potential women of the year. Are these really the kind of women the Girl Scouts want young girls to grow up to be?

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