Welcome. Im bob abernethy. Its good to have you with us. With less than three weeks until election day, polls show a divided picture among religious voters, especially catholics, who have been almost evenly split between president obama and governor romney. On thursday, both candidates attended the annual Al Smith Charity Dinner sponsored by the catholic archdiocese of new york. At the usually lighthearted event, both men made jokes at their own expense, but obama ended on a serious note its written in scripture that tribulation produces perseverance. And perseverance, character. And character, hope. This week, the u. S. Catholic bishops have been urging special prayers for religious liberty. At a mass to open the rosary novena for life and liberty, archbishop william lori said catholics must bring their beliefs to the public square. Religion came up briefly at the president ial debate tuesday, when mitt romney made a rare reference to his mormon faith. And i believe were all children
Raising the coast at a concordia from the coast of italy. What they may find inside. The world cup goes to germany. Deutchland is celebrating. Good morning, welcome to Al Jazeera America. This morning, thousands are fleeing gaza as israel increases its air campaign in northern gaza. The fighting rages on despite calls for a ceasefire. Overnight, more rockets flew into israel from southern lebanon. The death toll stands at 170. We are using Missile Defense to protect our civilians and theyre using civilians to protect their missiles. Palestinian president asking the u. N. For help. This letter specifies that the Palestinian Government asks the u. N. Secretary general to place the palestinian territories and the Palestinian People under international protection. Aljazeeras nick schiffron ron is live in gaza this morning. Nick, what are you hearing . For the first time, weve seen drone fired by hamas into israel. The style military said it was shot down very quickly. Weve seen hamas try a
And good morning, america. A huge headline right now. Pope benedict xvi moments ago making this announcement. Speaking in lat on the a group of cardinals. And announcing his rezization. After having repeatedly examined my conscience before god, i have come to a certainty that my strengths, due to advanced age are no longer suited to an adequate carrying out of the ministry. The last pope to resign was pope gregory xii, almost 60 years ago. Benedicts rescission to resign sets the stage for a clooichb to be conclave, to elect a new pope. Ash wednesday begins this week. The most important 40 dmas the catholic calendar. The most significant spiritual period. Lets bring in dan harris. There has been speculation that he was in Failing Health this was a surprise. The vatican officials saying they were surprised. There were science. The pope admitting at times in recent months he was tired. He said he was in the final leg of the path of my life. In 2010, he fueled speculation around the possib
Foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Brown the man picked to lead the Central Intelligence agency was called today to defend his positions in the war on terror. John brennans Senate Confirmation hearing revolved around several hotly debated policies. Newshour Congressional Correspondent kwame holman has our report. Reporter even before the hearing got truly under way, protesters from code pink disrupted John Brennans Opening Statement signaling that passions were running high on the targeted killings of terror suspects. They wont even Tell Congress what countries we are killing children in. Reporter the interruptions continued, and the chair of the Senate Intelligence committee, california democrat dianne feinstein, ordered the room temporarily cleared. Were going to halt the hearing. Reporter once the hearing resumed, brennan defended u. S. Actions in the
And good morning, america. A huge headline right now. Pope benedict xvi moments ago making this announcement. Speaking in lat on the a group of cardinals. And announcing his rezization. After having repeatedly examined my conscience before god, i have come to a certainty that my strengths, due to advanced age are no longer suited to an adequate carrying out of the ministry. The last pope to resign was pope gregory xii, almost 60 years ago. Benedicts rescission to resign sets the stage for a clooichb to be conclave, to elect a new pope. Ash wednesday begins this week. The most important 40 dmas the catholic calendar. The most significant spiritual period. Lets bring in dan harris. There has been speculation that he was in Failing Health this was a surprise. The vatican officials saying they were surprised. There were science. The pope admitting at times in recent months he was tired. He said he was in the final leg of the path of my life. In 2010, he fueled speculation around the possib