January, 2021
A blessing to all defenders of children
January 12, 2021 · By Shay Cullen
A blessing to all defenders of children stay strong and safe, Social Workers talk to the children daily Inspire and encourage them , do not scold, support and give help and advice so they will have a new confidence in themselves. Amen
Read More...Pope Francis to have COVID-19 vaccine, says it is the ethical choice for all
January 11, 2021 · By REUTERS for www.rappler.com
VATICAN CITY, HOLY SEE The Pope says coronavirus vaccinations in Vatican City will begin by next week Pope Francis said on Saturday, January 9, he planned to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as early as next week and urged everyone to get a shot, to protect not only their own lives but those of others. “I believe that […]
Read More...Lawmaker seeks to strengthen Anti-Child Pornography Act
January 11, 2021 · By Divina Nova Joy Dela Cruz for www.manilatimes.net
Lawmaker seeks to strengthen Anti-Child Pornography Act IN a bid to protect children against online exploitation, Rizal Second District Rep. Fidel Nograles urged colleagues in Congress to expedite passing a measure seeking to strengthen Republic Act (RA) 9775 or the “Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009.” Nograles made the appeal amid reports that students are selling […]
Read More...A Prayer for Sunday
January 10, 2021 · By Shay Cullen
A Prayer for Sunday January 10, 2021 Let us be strong in faith believing in truth and goodness, in caring for others, in helping the poor. Jesus you and your spiritual values changed the world and by living them daily in action we stand with you, as our friend you stand with us, walk with […]
Read More...In wake of Capitol attack, leaders urge to end divisions, violence
January 8, 2021 · By Kurt Jensen, Catholic News Service for www.ucanews.com
Reactions from Catholic leaders stressed the need to reject political divisions that turn to violence Rep. Chris Smith was in his office in the Rayburn House Office Building, writing remarks to endorse the election of Democrat Joe Biden to the presidency, when alarms sounded. Will Sommer, a Georgetown University graduate who writes for The Daily […]
Read More...Man charged with murder of nine-month-old boy
January 8, 2021 · By 9News Staff for www.9news.com.au
Man charged with murder of nine-month-old boy Police have arrested and charged a man wanted in connection to the death of an infant in Ipswich in 2019. Paramedics located the body of the nine-month-old at a property on Sonter Street, in Raceview, on June 21, 2019. Police allege the 41-year-old Belbowrie man was living in the house at […]
Read More...The UN cannot abandon Darfuris amid rising violence
January 8, 2021 · By Mohamed Osman for www.hrw.org
The withdrawal of the UN peacekeepers from Darfur is leaving the local population vulnerable to continuing attacks. The UN cannot abandon Darfuris amid rising violence “It is the same as in the old days,” Adam Rojal, a coordinator in an internally displaced community in Sudan’s Darfur region told me recently. He was referring to the […]
Read More...Discovering Human Dignity
January 8, 2021 ·
Discovering Human Dignity Shay Cullen 9 January 2021 When I see the newly arrived children- all victims of human right violations and sexual abuse- healing and recovering in our Preda Foundation home and striving to be “good,” to be a “better person”, somehow thinking they are “bad,” I and the Preda staff continuously tell them […]
Read More...Indonesian church worker jailed for molesting altar boys
January 7, 2021 · By Ryan Dagur, Jakarta for www.ucanews.com
Syahril Marbun handed 15 years following first sexual abuse trial in a civil court involving Indonesian Catholic Church Indonesian church worker jailed for molesting altar boys A church worker in Indonesia has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting altar boys following the first-ever sexual abuse trial in a civil court involving […]
Read More...Ensure child protection amid reported online sale of students’ lewd pics and videos, schools urged
January 7, 2021 · By Darryl John Esguerra - Reporter for newsinfo.inquirer.net
Ensure child protection amid reported online sale of students’ lewd pics and videos, schools urged MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday urged schools to ensure the protection of all children from all forms of violence, including sexual abuse, amid reports that some students have been selling lewd photos and videos online […]
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