Papal ambassadors issue global appeal to step-up peace efforts

Papal ambassadors issue global appeal to step-up peace efforts

Vatican City — After spending three days in Rome to celebrate the Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis' diplomatic representatives throughout the world have called on government leaders to make greater efforts in ending conflict and promoting peace.

According to a Sept. 19 communique from the Vatican, the papal ambassadors – called apostolic nuncios – issued "a pressing appeal" to the international community and to those with governing responsibilities to "strive ever more effectively to stop violence."

Healey: ‘I am very skeptical of the charter movement’
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Healey: ‘I am very skeptical of the charter movement’

State House News Service

Attorney General Maura Healey has not yet articulated a position for or against the ballot referendum expanding charter schools in Massachusetts, and Congresswoman Katherine Clark on Monday said she opposes the measure.

During an appearance Sunday morning on "On The Record," Healey didn't stake out a clear position for or against lifting the cap on charter schools when asked by WCVB host Ed Harding to take one.

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