May, 2021
Convicted of blasphemy, Christian couple endure death row misery in Pakistan
May 31, 2021 · By Kamran Chaudhry, Lahore for www.ucanews.com
Pressure from rights groups and European Parliament does little to improve the prospects of a disabled man and his wife Convicted of blasphemy, Christian couple endure death row misery in Pakistan Saiful Malook was disturbed after seeing Shafqat Emmanuel, a Christian convicted of blasphemy, in Faisalabad’s District Jail. “The whole flesh on his backside has withered […]
Read More...Keep the faith: Pope’s message of hope for devastated Myanmar
May 31, 2021 · By UCA News for www.ucanews.com
A true friend to Myanmar asks its suffering people not to plunge into the despair of those who no longer see a way out Keep the faith: Pope’s message of hope for devastated Myanmar Pope Francis is a true friend to Myanmar. Throughout his pontificate he has taken a close interest in the country, beatifying […]
Read More...Bishop blames lifting of Philippine mining ban on polls
May 31, 2021 · By Joseph Peter Calleja, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Move is designed to ‘bring in cash for unscrupulous politicians for upcoming elections’ Bishop blames lifting of Philippine mining ban on polls Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to lift a moratorium on mining last month is directly linked to the national elections in 2022 , according to a leading churchman. Duterte lifted the nine-year moratorium on […]
Read More...Jesuits take in newborns from burning Philippine hospital
May 31, 2021 · By Joseph Peter Calleja, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Chapel becomes a ward for 35 babies after a fire at a Manila hospital forces an evacuation Jesuits take in newborns from burning Philippine hospital Jesuit priests have turned their chapel at a major public hospital in Manila into an evacuation and care center for 35 newborn babies after a fire gutted the maternity wing […]
Read More...Filipino uses puppets, theater to teach online catechism
May 31, 2021 · By Joseph Peter Calleja, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Filipino uses puppets, theater to teach online catechism A catechist in the Philippines has started teaching catechism and commenting on social issues to young Catholics on social media using puppets and theater. Alberto Saldajeno is posting five-minute video clips on YouTube called Kwentismo, or “storyism,” aimed at making the Catholic faith interesting and appealing to mostly children studying […]
Read More...The Oceans Under Serious threat
May 28, 2021 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
The Oceans Under Serious threat Shay Cullen 28 May 2021 The island of Palawan in the Philippines is considered an environmental haven of cleanliness and beauty. But what was discovered recently in the fish market of Puerto Prinsesa- a dorado fish, one of many they say, with a belly full of plastic wastes such as […]
Read More...Pope calls for peace in Colombia, prays for China, Congo
May 28, 2021 · By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service for www.ucanews.com
Pope calls for peace in Colombia, prays for China, Congo Remembering the gift of unity brought by the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, Pope Francis called on Christians to pray for countries in turmoil, including Colombia. Addressing pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square on May 23, the pope expressed his concern for the South American country, “which continues […]
Read More...‘Wizard Spider’: Who are they and how do they operate?
May 28, 2021 · By Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent for www.rte.ie
‘Wizard Spider’: Who are they and how do they operate? The organised cyber crime group that targeted the Health Service Executive and the Department of Health is known to international law enforcement agencies as one of the most sophisticated and technically proficient cyber crime gangs in the world. The HSE was last week forced to shut […]
Read More...Excess deaths due to pandemic up to three times higher than reported – WHO
May 28, 2021 · By RTE News for www.rte.ie
Excess deaths due to pandemic up to three times higher than reported – WHO Up to three times more people have died due to the pandemic than indicated by the officially reported Covid-19 deaths, the World Health Organization has said. The WHO Assistant Director-General in charge of data said “total deaths are at least 2-3 […]
Read More...Ireland condemns ‘de facto annexation’ of Palestinian land by Israel
May 28, 2021 · By Oliver Holmes in Jerusalem, Rory Carroll in Dublin and Peter Beaumont for www.theguardian.com
The foreign minister, Simon Coveney, hailed motion as ‘clear signal’ of the depth of feeling in Ireland Ireland condemns ‘de facto annexation’ of Palestinian land by Israel Ireland’s parliament has voted to condemn Israel’s “de facto annexation” of Palestinian land in what it said was the first use of the phrase by an EU government […]
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