March, 2024

Resurrection today and a chance to live again

Resurrection today and a chance to live again Fr. Shay Cullen 29 March 2023 Hundreds of children that were once dead in spirit are now alive, happy and vibrant. Easter is the time to celebrate life and success and above all the happy lives of hundreds of children that were once dead in themselves and […]

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The life and death of Jesus of Nazareth 

The life and death of Jesus of Nazareth  Fr. Shay Cullen 22 March 2024  Palm Sunday recalls the triumphant entry of Jesus of Nazareth into Jerusalem riding on a donkey. It was a normal visit of Jesus and his apostles to the great celebration of Passover. However, others presented it as a triumphant arrival of […]

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[Be The Good] PAREX and the power of communities

[Be The Good] PAREX and the power of communities On the Feast Day of Saint Joseph, the nuns of Hospicio de San Jose in Manila had one more reason to celebrate. They had just received word that Filipino tycoon Ramon Ang had decided to scrap his Pasig River Expressway (PAREX) project with the government. Hospicio de San […]

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Authorities raid POGO compound in Tarlac over alleged human trafficking

Authorities raid POGO compound in Tarlac over alleged human trafficking TARLAC CITY, Philippines – A team led by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Wednesday, March 13, conducted a raid on one of the biggest offshore gaming operations compounds in Bamban, Tarlac, over alleged human trafficking and serious illegal detention. The PAOCC and the […]

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Harsh penalties sought against women and child abuse in Macau

Harsh penalties sought against women and child abuse in Macau A leading women’s rights group in Macau has called on the authorities to introduce tougher punishments to tackle rising number of cases of violence against women and children in the region. Macau should “strengthen the deterrent effect” to ensure safety of women and children from […]

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Princess Diana’s brother Earl Spencer says he was sexually abused at boarding school

Princess Diana’s brother Earl Spencer says he was sexually abused at boarding school Earl Spencer, the younger brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, said he was sexually abused as a child at boarding school. In an extract from his memoir, published in the Mail on Sunday, Earl Spencer said he was targeted by a female member […]

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Hiroshima grapples with ‘Oppenheimer’ Oscars success

HIROSHIMA – “Oppenheimer” had a glittering night at the Oscars but in Hiroshima, devastated by the first nuclear bomb in 1945, the film about the weapon’s creator is harder to stomach. “Is this really a movie that people in Hiroshima can bear to watch?” said Kyoko Heya, president of the Japanese city’s international film festival, […]

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Mainstream to develop Philippines wind pair

Mainstream to develop Philippines wind pair Mainstream Renewable Power will develop two onshore wind farms with a combined capacity of 440MW in the Philippines. The company signed the wind energy service contracts (WESCs) with the country’s Department of Energy to secure development rights for the projects. The contracts provide Mainstream with exclusive development rights for […]

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Pope: Church’s efforts to safeguard minors must not wane

Pope: Church’s efforts to safeguard minors must not wane Pope Francis encourages the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors to continue helping the Church safeguard minors and vulnerable people by ensuring a climate of listening and respect. As the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors holds its plenary assembly, Pope Francis took the […]

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Pope to Protection Commission: All abuse unacceptable

Pope to Protection Commission: All abuse unacceptable Addressing the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, Pope Francis requests an annual report on the Church’s safeguarding initiatives to help competent authorities respond to allegations of abuse on the part of clergy, and praises the work being done by the Commission. Abuse in any form is […]

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