May, 2022
Rape victims should not be treated as suspects, says data watchdog
May 31, 2022 · By Phelan Chatterjee, BBC News for www.bbc.com
Rape victims should not be treated as suspects, says data watchdog Police and prosecutors should immediately stop collecting large amounts of personal data about rape and sexual assault victims, the UK’s information commissioner says. In a new report, John Edwards says many victims are treated as “suspects”. They are asked for an “extraordinary” amount of […]
Read More...A Dalit cardinal can help end casteism in Indian Church
May 31, 2022 · By Felix Wilfred for www.ucanews.com
With his plan to create a Dalit cardinal, Pope Francis could become a unique champion of India’s former ‘untouchables’ A Dalit cardinal can help end casteism in Indian Church In the following article that appeared in Jeevadhara theological magazine in 2014, Indian theologian Father Felix Wilfred explains the need to create a Dalit cardinal and its pan-Indian […]
Read More...Catholics welcome India’s first Dalit cardinal
May 31, 2022 · By UCA News reporter for www.ucanews.com
Archbishop Anthony Poola of Hyderabad is the first Dalit Christian in India to get the title Catholics welcome India’s first Dalit cardinal Catholics in India have welcomed the Vatican announcement about the appointment of the first Dalit as a cardinal. The elevation of Archbishop Anthony Poola of Hyderabad among 21 new cardinals created by Pope Francis was announced on […]
Read More...“There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – John 15:13
May 31, 2022 ·
Diocese of San Carlos The Roman Catholic Bishop of San Carlos Bishop’s Home, San Julio Subdivision San Carlos City 6127, Philippines Tel. No. (034) 312-6272 [email protected] Salute to Atty. Rex Fernandez, a people’s lawyer Most Rev. Gerardo A. Alminaza Bishop of San Carlos Head Convenor, Visayas Clergy Discernment Group August 31, 2021
Read More...2 nabbed for foiled abduction of 15-year-old girl in Las Piñas
May 31, 2022 · By John Eric Mendoza - Reporter for newsinfo.inquirer.net
2 nabbed for foiled abduction of 15-year-old girl in Las Piñas MANILA, Philippines — Two men were arrested for their foiled attempt to abduct a 15-year-old girl in Las Piñas City, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported on Saturday. The arrested suspects were identified as a certain Leonard “Onak” Alfaro, 33; and George “Miako” Caragdag […]
Read More...8-year-old boy in Pasig dies after alleged beating for staying up late
May 30, 2022 · By John Eric Mendoza - Reporter for newsinfo.inquirer.net
8-year-old boy in Pasig dies after alleged beating for staying up late MANILA, Philippines — An 8-year-old boy from Barangay (village) Rosario in Pasig City died after he was allegedly beaten up by his mother and his stepfather for allegedly staying up late, police said. The suspects were identified by the police as Kimberly Villadolid, […]
Read More...De Lima: I’d be grateful if incoming DOJ chief Remulla personally goes over my cases
May 30, 2022 · By Daphne Galvez - Reporter for newsinfo.inquirer.net
De Lima: I’d be grateful if incoming DOJ chief Remulla personally goes over my cases MANILA, Philippines — Detained opposition Senator Leila de Lima on Tuesday said she hopes the incoming Justice secretary, Cavite 7th District Rep. Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla, will go over the charges against her and “do the right thing.” De Lima […]
Read More...Brave Asian cardinals speak truth to power
May 30, 2022 · By UCANews for www.ucanews.com
Hong Kong’s Cardinal Zen and Myanmar’s Cardinal Bo refuse to compromise on fundamental values, basic virtues and core truths Brave Asian cardinals speak truth to power Last night in Hong Kong, after he had appeared in court to face charges, Cardinal Joseph Zen celebrated Mass on the Feast of Mary Help of Christians, which was […]
Read More...A Christian solution to Asia’s glaring inequality
May 30, 2022 · By Jose Mario Bautista Maximiano for www.ucanews.com
‘Economy of exclusion’ deprives millions of people in the world’s most populous continent of a life worthy of human dignity A Christian solution to Asia’s glaring inequality I remember so well several outrageously funny scenes from the 2018 hit movie Crazy Rich Asians, an adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s 2013 novel of the same title. It’s all […]
Read More...Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says Iran made her confess as condition of release
May 30, 2022 · By Adam Durbin & Andre Rhoden-Paul, BBC News for www.bbc.com
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has said Iran forced her to sign a last-minute false confession at the airport as a condition of her release. Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe told the BBC a UK official was there when she signed the statement “under duress” before Iranian authorities would let her fly home. Her lawyers accuse the UK government of “apparent […]
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