December, 2019
US bishop resigns amid abuse cover-up accusations
December 9, 2019 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
The Vatican has announced the resignation of a US bishop who faced widespread criticism for his handling of sexual abuse claims. Bishop Richard J Malone of New York state’s Buffalo oversaw one of the country’s most scandal-hit dioceses. It is facing more than 200 lawsuits and an FBI investigation. In a statement, Bishop Malone said […]
Read More...Joker Using A Gary Glitter Song Was A Mistake
December 9, 2019 · By KAYLEIGH DONALDSON for screenrant.com
As controversies continue to build up around Joker, the inclusion of the Gary Glitter song, “Rock and Roll Part 2”, on its soundtrack has raised many eyebrows. Despite Joker receiving glowing reviews (among some truly poor ones), Joker has had its fair share of controversies. It’s inevitable that a movie like this, one that was designed to push buttons, would get […]
Read More...Live coverage of verdict sought in Philippine massacre trial
December 9, 2019 · By Joe Torres, Manila for www.ucanews.org
A Catholic bishop in the southern Philippines’ Mindanao region has called on authorities to allow live coverage of a long-awaited court verdict on those accused of involvement in the massacre of at least 58 people in 2009.At least 32 of the victims in what has become known as the Maguindanao Massacre were journalists.Archbishop Martin Jumoad […]
Read More...PHL among countries worst hit by climate-enhanced extreme weather —study
December 9, 2019 · By GMA News Online for www.gmanetwork.com
MADRID, Spain — Japan, the Philippines and Germany top a list of countries worst hit by climate-enhanced extreme weather last year, with Madagascar and India close behind—showing that climate-related disasters are on the uptick in both rich and poor nations, researchers said Wednesday. Flood-inducing rains, two deadly heatwaves, and the worst typhoon to hit Japan in a […]
Read More...Forgotten and invisible: modern-day slaves
December 9, 2019 · By Rock Ronald Rozario, Dhaka for www.ucanews.org
In today’s modern world overshadowed by extravagant globalization, materialism and consumerism, it is very common for people to forget about people who are less fortunate. These people with relative fortune and comfort might get a jolt if asked what they think about slavery and slaves. In most cases, the answer is likely to be simple: […]
Read More...Bishop questions delay in holding Philippine village polls
December 6, 2019 · By Joe Torres, Manila for www.ucanews.org
A Catholic bishop in Manila has questioned the Philippine government’s decision to further delay the holding of village and youth council elections that were set for May next year. The elections have already been postponed several times, Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo said. “I do not know what kind of message [the government is] sending,” […]
Read More...Our Right to Speak for Climate Justice
December 6, 2019 ·
Our Right to Speak for Climate Justice Father Shay Cullen 08 November 2019 A few years ago Pope Francis challenged those responsible for the well-being of the poor. He established the World Day of the Poor. It is a day that should be stretched into a week, a month or into a year of action […]
Read More...Saving the Planet and Ourselves
December 6, 2019 ·
Saving the Planet and Ourselves Fr. Shay Cullen 06 December 2019 As I write this, monster typhoon Kammuri is ravaging the Bicol region in central Philippines. It is packing winds at 209 kilometers per hour (130 mph) and it is more ferocious than the previous typhoons to hit that part of this nation’s archipelago. Tidal […]
Read More...Legal breaches allowed Westpac customers to pay for child sexual abuse undetected, Austrac alleges
December 5, 2019 · By Ben Butler for www.theguardian.com
Westpac’s failure to obey anti-money laundering and counter-terror finance laws allowed a customer to make payments to a person in the Philippines who was later arrested for child sex trafficking and livestreaming child sexual abuse, the financial intelligence agency alleges. The allegation is just one of more than 23 million breaches of the law – involving more […]
Read More...Child Marriage Laws in the United States
December 5, 2019 · By Freedom United for www.freedomunited.org
States like New York fear that today’s laws are not doing enough to protect children, so they are looking at making it even harder for child marriages. Virginia state senator, Jill Vogel, was shocked when she heard about a 50+ year old man marrying a teenager. An investigation followed… Vogel is sponsoring a bill that […]
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