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Philippine government soldiers walk past a mosque before their May 25 assault on Maute insurgents, who have taken over large parts of the town of Marawi. Residents started to evacuate Marawi after President Rodrigo Duterte imposed martial law across the entire Muslim-majority region of Mindanao. (CNS photo/Romeo Ranoco, Reuters)

Gunmen take Catholic hostages; Philippines’ Duterte imposes martial law

Catholic News Service
May 25, 2017

Gunmen claiming to have links with the Islamic State group threatened to kill hostages, including a Catholic priest, who were taken from the southern Philippine city of Marawi May 23.

Jason Drucker and Owen Asztalos star in a scene from the movie ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul.’ The Catholic News Service classification is A-II — adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG —parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. (CNS photo/Fox)

Movie Review: ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul’

John Mulderig
May 25, 2017
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Together with a noticeable lack of creative drive, writer—director David Bowers’ reliance on scatological humor blights his adaptation of the eponymous novel by Jeff Kinney, the fourth installment of a screen franchise that began in 2010.

Concertgoers react after fleeing Manchester Arena in England where U.S. singer Ariana Grande had been performing May 22. At least 22 people, including children, were killed and dozens wounded after an explosion at the concert venue. Authorities said it was Britain's deadliest case of terrorism since 2005. (CNS photo/Jon Super, Reuters)

Pope, English church leaders offer prayers after Manchester Arena attack

Simon Caldwell
May 23, 2017
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Pope Francis decried the “barbaric attack” on concertgoers in Manchester, adding his voice to Catholic leaders dismayed at what British officials said was the deadliest case of terrorism since 2005.

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