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Pope names Chinese language bishop as he retains historic Vatican-Beijing deal

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Pope names Chinese language bishop as he retains historic Vatican-Beijing deal

Pope Leo XIV has appointed the first Chinese bishop of his papacy, signalling that he will continue a historic agreement that sought to improve relations between the Vatican and China. Both sides have hailed the appointment of Fuzhou Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Lin Yuntuan as an affirmation of their commitment to the 2018 accord, which was … Read more

RFK Jr. names new vaccine advisers after firing earlier advisory committee

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RFK Jr. names new vaccine advisers after firing earlier advisory committee

U.S. Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday named eight members to serve on a key panel of vaccine advisers after abruptly firing all 17 sitting members of the independent panel of experts. They will sit on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP). Eight is the minimum … Read more