Pope to release letter praising women without changing policy
Pope John Paul II said he prepared a message praising women and affirming the church’s esteem, while not altering its stance on contraception, abortion, and premarital sex. The letter, to be published Monday, fits Vatican aims ahead of a UN Beijing conference on women.
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Beijing faces a test as US activist Harry Wu, 58, detained since June 19 after attempting to cross from Kazakhstan, is charged in Wuhan with stealing state secrets. U.S. officials seek access, while lawmakers urge action including possible sanctions if he is not released.
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