October, 2023
Marines send new Southeast Asia rotational force to the Philippines
October 9, 2023 · By SETH ROBSON for www.stripes.com
Marines send new Southeast Asia rotational force to the Philippines A new Marine rotational force has deployed to the Philippines to begin a series of back-to-back exercises in the region, the service announced in a news release Friday. Marine Rotational Force — Southeast Asia is participating in the multinational naval exercise Sama Sama — Tagalog […]
Read More...Bicolano priest Fr. Xavier Olin is new Jesuit head in Philippines
October 9, 2023 · By PATERNO R. ESMAQUEL II for www.rappler.com
Bicolano priest Fr. Xavier Olin is new Jesuit head in Philippines MANILA, Philippines – A 49-year-old Bicolano priest, Father Xavier “Xave” Olin, is the new head of the Society of Jesus in the Philippines, the religious order that runs the Ateneo network of schools across the country. The Rome-based superior general of the Society of […]
Read More...Pope Francis defrocks Filipino priest accused of sexual abuse
October 9, 2023 · By CBCP News for cbcpnews.net
Pope Francis defrocks Filipino priest accused of sexual abuse Pope Francis has expelled a Filipino priest for sexual abuse involving minors. The pope’s decision dismissing Pio Aclon from the clerical state was announced Sunday by the Diocese of Borongan where the priest was incardinated. “He is, therefore, no longer a cleric and cannot exercise priestly […]
Read More...Pope Francis removes Filipino priest over child abuse allegations
October 9, 2023 · By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina - Philstar.com for www.philstar.com
Pope Francis removes Filipino priest over child abuse allegations MANILA, Philippines — Pope Francis has removed a priest from Borongan, Eastern Samar, due to allegations of child sexual abuse, according to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). The accused priest identified as Pio Aclon, previously stationed in Borongan, had been suspended from his clerical […]
Read More...Gabon’s predators on the pitch: Inside a paedophile football scandal
October 9, 2023 · By Suzanne Vanhooymissen & Tamasin Ford, BBC Africa Eye for www.bbc.com
Gabon’s predators on the pitch: Inside a paedophile football scandal Football’s governing bodies face accusations they failed to protect young victims of sexual abuse in Gabon. BBC Africa Eye spoke to more than 30 witnesses who told of a network that has plagued all levels of the game for three decades. Warning: This article contains […]
Read More...Morning Prayer, 9 September 2023
October 9, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
It is your voice that calls me to be better than I am, I have followed you and tried to help the wounded when I can. A good Samaritan I try to be, a better one I should and as your friend I know I truly could. I see your strength and courage when you […]
Read More...Children are traumatized by long wait for justice
October 6, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Children are traumatized by long wait for justice Fr. Shay Cullen 7 October 2023 What is causing delays in our court and justice system is that the good-hearted, hard-working judges of the Family Courts are overloaded, underpaid, underfunded, and underappreciated. Most judges and prosecutors are dedicated and are working hard without fear or favor to […]
Read More...Malaria vaccine big advance against major child killer
October 4, 2023 · By James Gallagher, Health and science correspondent for www.bbc.com
Malaria vaccine big advance against major child killer A cheap malaria vaccine that can be produced on a massive scale has been recommended for use by the World Health Organization (WHO). The vaccine has been developed by the University of Oxford and is only the second malaria vaccine to be developed. Malaria kills mostly babies […]
Read More...Philippine Senate detains cult members accused of forcing children to marry
October 4, 2023 · By Froilan Gallardo for www.benarnews.org
Philippine Senate detains cult members accused of forcing children to marry The Philippine Senate on Thursday detained a young self-styled cult leader and three of his lieutenants after holding them in contempt for dodging questions in an inquiry into allegations they forced children to marry adults in their southern community. The victims’ parents were duped […]
Read More...Surigao parish seeks truth into allegations vs alleged cult
October 4, 2023 · By CBCP News for cbcpnews.net
Surigao parish seeks truth into allegations vs alleged cult A Catholic parish has called for prayers that truth will prevail in the alleged child abuse and exploitation by a supposed cult group in the southern Philippine province of Surigao del Norte. The Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in the island town of Socorro, […]
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