February, 2022
Korean Church supports struggling single mothers
February 10, 2022 · By UCA News Reporter for www.ucanews.com
The Catholic archdiocese in South Korean capital Seoul continues to sponsor single mothers struggling to maintain their families as part of its pro-life activities. The Seoul archdiocese will stand with families in their difficult times, its officials said during a ceremony to deliver sponsorship certificates to 20 beneficiaries and heads of single-parent families in the capital […]
Read More...Former priest serving life sentence for sexual exploitation dies in prison
February 10, 2022 · By Catholic News Service for www.ucanews.com
A former priest of the Diocese of Cleveland serving a life term in federal prison for sexually exploiting boys, has died, authorities said. Robert McWilliams, 41, was found unresponsive early Feb. 4 in Allenwood Federal Correctional Institution in White Deer, Pennsylvania, where he was serving his sentence, the Federal Bureau of Prisons said. He was […]
Read More...Priest on leave over decades-old child abuse allegation
February 8, 2022 · By AP News for apnews.com
Priest on leave over decades-old child abuse allegation SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — A Roman Catholic priest from Rhode Island has been placed on administrative leave in response to a recently disclosed allegation that he sexually abused a minor about 40 years ago, the Diocese of Providence said in a statement. The Rev. Francis C. Santilli, […]
Read More...Child sexual abuse: Ex-detective criticises failures in protective agencies
February 8, 2022 · By Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse for www.bbc.com
Child sexual abuse: Ex-detective criticises failures in protective agencies A whistleblowing former detective has said there are still “monumental failures” in child protective agencies. Maggie Oliver said an inquiry’s report, which warned police and councils failed to properly investigate grooming gangs, “hit the nail on the head”. The inquiry examined abuse in St Helens and other areas […]
Read More...House OKs bill vs online or offline child sexual abuse
February 8, 2022 · By Neil Arwin Mercado - Reporter for newsinfo.inquirer.net
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives approved on final reading Monday the measure seeking to prohibit all forms of sexual abuse or exploitation of children, including abuses happening online. With 203 affirmative votes, zero negative, and no abstention, the lower chamber approved House Bill No. 10703 or the “Anti-Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children.” […]
Read More...Man accused of child abuse nabbed for illegal firearm in Quezon
February 8, 2022 · By Delfin T. Mallari Jr. - Correspondent for newsinfo.inquirer.net
Man accused of child abuse nabbed for illegal firearm in Quezon LUCENA CITY – A man who allegedly committed child abuse, was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm in Tiaong town, Quezon province on Wednesday (Feb. 2), police said. Tiaong police said a woman appeared at the police station around 6:30 p.m. that day […]
Read More...The Millstone and the free.
February 8, 2022 · By Shay Cullen
The Millstone and the free. When I awake and greet another day I ask what challenge it will bring, to help another victim, give healing without hesitation or delay. Will I be able Lord to make you present with my simple acts of loving care, I know what you will say: “Go to the highways […]
Read More...[WATCH] IN NUMBERS: Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in the Philippines
February 7, 2022 · By Rappler News for www.rappler.com
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In countries like the Philippines, illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing threatens Filipinos’ capacity to put food on the table MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines, an archipelago of over 7,000 islands, boasts rich marine resources that feed and employ millions of Filipinos. But an urgent problem threatens Philippine waters today: illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, or […]
Read More...German cardinal urges lifting celibacy rule for priests
February 7, 2022 · By France 24 for www.france24.com
German cardinal urges lifting celibacy rule for priests Berlin (AFP) – German Cardinal Reinhard Marx, whose archdiocese was the subject of a recent damning report into child sex abuses, said Wednesday he was in favour of lifting the celibacy requirement for priests. “For many priests, it would be better if they were married,” the influential archbishop […]
Read More...Senate, House ratify bicam report on tougher policies vs. trafficking
February 7, 2022 · By ANNA FELICIA BAJO, GMA News for www.gmanetwork.com
The Senate and the House of Representatives on Wednesday ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the measure strengthening policies on anti-trafficking in persons. This as the bicameral conference committee reconciled the disagreeing provisions of House Bill 10658 and Senate Bill 2449, or the “Expanded Anti Trafficking in Persons Act of 2022. This aims to […]
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