This. Id like to open it up to questions. I know we have, again theres a lot of interest we have several issues and a lot of them are interconnected as we saw. Who is first . I under how important is the popes science background to the development of his ideas . I know hes got degrees in chemistry . Actually the vatican has held several conferences on science to help educate both the staff. And i think its very interesting in the encyclical, he speaks to the importance of having a dialogue with science. And, you know, i think theres a misperception sometimes borne from a lengthy history that the Catholic Church is somehow hostile towards science. I think thats really an outdated perception. Engagement with the Scientific Community has been very strong, not just on Climate Change. The encyclical talks about gmos. In a very nuanced and interesting way that talked about technology. So ill say two things. First of all, i think it isnt just this pope bumt the Catholic Church has a strong in
And with that i will turn it over to linda. Thank you, sandy. We will move right into logistics. Im going to in this helen osman, secretary of communications for the u. S. Catholic conference of bishops, court in getting Media Coverage next month which, of course, is why we are all the. Shes been with usccb since 2007 and has been a major player in bringing the church into the digital and social media age. In 2012 the Catholic Press association honored her with the st. Francis award for personal achievement and were happy to have her with us today. Thank you, linda. I appreciate evolving willing to work with me on Getting Started on time. I have some meetings thats mandatory for me answer of my colleagues to be at, at 10 00. I have a few slides, but i like to give more time for yall to ask questions if thats okay with everyone. I thought i would go over very quickly, but of whats different from previous papal visit. I was in the same role in 2008 when Pope Benedict game. And worked wit
The work surveillance in london. This is a after the weekend of terror in london we will be live to the scene of the attack and to westminster with the latest on the investigation and a knock on effect this will have on the u. K. Election. Its on thursday, june 8 that the u. K. Kosovo. We will be joined by anna and nejra in just a second. But first heres first word news. Lets get started with oil here. For countries like by saudi arabia cut diplomate ties with qatar and access to the nation started over and its support for the muslim brotherhood. Rex tillerson has urged members of the Gulf Cooperation Council to remain unified. We encourage the parties to sit down together and address these differences. If there is any role we can play in terms of helping them address those, we think its important for the gcc remain unified. Says present jamie dimon says the bank is hoping to get up on the license in the country and would consider another venture in asias largest economy. Progressave m
Welcome, everybody. Essencepretty much the of what the Aspen Institute has been and should always be about. , and frankly what our nation should always be about. There is a notion of really dedicated people of both parties coming together and trying to find common ground. It is under the auspices of the en strategy through strategy group. Condoleezza rice is cochair in the first year of the job. [applause] this is one of the first times four National Security advisers will be together. The current one, h. R. Mcmaster, is coming in tomorrow. You may notice that susan rice is missing. She will be here in about seven minutes. She is on her way from the airport. Just like bob gates last year, there is always someone who wants to make a dramatic entrance area entrance. [laughter] turn it over to a person everybody knows, and turns, executive director of the aspen nick burns, executive director of the Aspen Strategy Group. Tell when you first came here and why. The first time i came here was
Down the president. Americansler bows to first jobs policy. Looking positive out there, the absence of japanese trading, a Public Holiday they are, 30 minutes before the start of the session in hong kong and shanghai, the open in kuala lumpur, taipei, and singapore. Here is Sophie Kamaruddin. Sophie a number of markets coming online, checking that space. We are seeing continued gains on the asx and new zealand, and the kospi reversing gains made in the morning. Space,look at the data whats happening with Dollar Strength, resuming strength following the friday jobs report. Note, the yield of seven basis points friday. Bill gross is expecting a breakthrough to the 2. 6 level, pushing it into bear market territory, gross saying the treasuries are at an inflection point. Gold edging higher after falling in the wake of the u. S. Payroll data, gaining demand for alternative assets, and equities soft in. The robust case for u. S. Interest rates going higher could make bullion less appealing.