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Pope meets victims of clerical child abuse in Lisbon — Vatican
August 3, 2023 · By CLEMENT MELKI, DANIEL SILVA, Agence France Presse for www.gmanetwork.com
Pope meets victims of clerical child abuse in Lisbon — Vatican Pope Francis on Wednesday met with victims of clerical sexual abuse, as he began a five-day visit to Portugal for a major Catholic youth festival. The 86-year-old pontiff had earlier said that the “anguished cry” of sexual abuse victims must be heard, six months […]
Read More...Here’s how parents can support a child who has experienced sexual abuse trauma
August 3, 2023 · By Jane O'Keeffe for www.theguardian.com
Here’s how parents can support a child who has experienced sexual abuse trauma A parent’s primary instinct is to protect their children from harm. When a child endures the unspeakable trauma of sexual abuse, parents will often feel guilty and it may take time to process that feeling and heal from it. It’s important for […]
Read More...Australian childcare worker charged with sex abuse of 91 children
August 2, 2023 · By Tiffanie Turnbull, BBC News, Sydney for www.bbc.com
Australian childcare worker charged with sex abuse of 91 children A former Australian childcare worker has been charged with more than 1,600 offences after allegedly sexually abusing 91 children, filming it, then distributing the content online. Police allege the man preyed on young girls over a 15-year period at a dozen centres in Australia and […]
Read More...SA man jailed for transmitting child abuse material
August 2, 2023 · By AFP for www.afp.gov.au
SA man jailed for transmitting child abuse material A South Australian man was sentenced to nearly three years’ jail by the Adelaide District Court on Friday (14 July, 2023) for transmitting hundreds of photos and video of children being abused. The man, 31, pleaded guilty on 10 June, 2021 to nine offences, after being charged […]
Read More...Columban Mission in Britain
August 2, 2023 · By Fr. Peter Hughes for columban.org
Columban Mission in Britain Continuing Inspiration By Fr. Peter Hughes As we look back on 100 years of Columban mission worldwide, here in Britain we give thanks to God for all the gifts and challenges which have been showered on us. At this important moment in our history we commit ourselves with renewed energy to […]
Read More...Singapore executes 14th drug convict since last year
August 2, 2023 · By AFP, Singapore for www.ucanews.com
Singapore executes 14th drug convict since last year Singapore on Wednesday hanged a local man convicted of drug trafficking, officials said, two days before the scheduled execution of the first woman prisoner in the city-state in nearly 20 years. Mohd Aziz bin Hussain, convicted and sentenced to death in 2017 for trafficking “not less than 49.98 […]
Read More...Clergy abuse ‘swept under the carpet’ in Indian Church
August 1, 2023 · By UCA News Reporter for www.ucanews.com
Clergy abuse ‘swept under the carpet’ in Indian Church On June 1, the Vatican accepted the resignation of Indian Bishop Franco Mulakkal, almost five years after police arrested him on charges of raping a nun. The Vatican “requested” his resignation, said a statement from the apostolic nunciature in India, adding that this action should not be […]
Read More...China using families as ‘hostages’ to quash Uyghur dissent abroad
August 1, 2023 · By Sam Judah, BBC News night and BBC Verify for www.bbc.com
China using families as ‘hostages’ to quash Uyghur dissent abroad China is pressuring Uyghurs living abroad to spy on human rights campaigners by threatening families back home, researchers say. Refugees and activists tell the BBC intimidating tactics are tearing communities apart. “My dearest son,” said Alim’s mother as she flickered into view. “I didn’t think […]
Read More...Singapore hangs first woman convict since 2004
August 1, 2023 · By AFP, Singapore for www.ucanews.com
Singapore hangs first woman convict since 2004 Singapore on Friday hanged a 45-year-old citizen for drug trafficking, the city-state’s first execution of a woman in nearly 20 years, officials said. The execution was carried out despite appeals from rights groups, who argue capital punishment has no proven deterrent effect on crime. “The capital sentence of death […]
Read More...Around 30 passengers die in Philippine ferry mishap
July 31, 2023 · By UCA News reporter for www.ucanews.com
Around 30 passengers die in Philippine ferry mishap A wooden ferry capsized leaving around 30 passengers dead while 40 passengers were rescued in the Philippines’ Rizal province, south of Manila. The mishap on July 27 was attributed to overcrowding by the Philippine Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) while also raising questions about how the vessel was allowed […]
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