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Pope Francis prays in church previously torched by IS
March 16, 2021 · By Press Association for premierchristian.news
Pope Francis prays in church previously torched by IS Pope Francis has prayed for those killed in Iraq’s wars against the haunting backdrop of the ruins of four demolished churches in the northern city of Mosul, which suffered widespread destruction in the war against the Islamic State group. As women ululated and a white dove […]
Read More...Pope Francis denounces extremism on historic visit to Iraq
March 16, 2021 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
Pope Francis denounces extremism on historic visit to Iraq Pope Francis has condemned extremism in the name of religion on a historic visit to Iraq where he discussed the plight of the Christian minority. Hostility, extremism and violence are “betrayals of religion” he told an inter-faith prayer service. Iraq has been wracked by religious and […]
Read More...Pope Francis urges end to violence on historic Iraq trip
March 16, 2021 · By RTE News for www.rte.ie
Pope Francis urges end to violence on historic Iraq trip Pope Francis, beginning the first trip by a pontiff to Iraq, has made an impassioned call for an end to the militant violence and religious strife that has plagued the country for decades, saying peacemakers should finally be given a chance. “May the clash of […]
Read More...Pope Francis travels to Iraq on a mission of healing
March 15, 2021 · By Jason Horowitz, Jane Arraf for www.ekathimerini.com
Pope Francis travels to Iraq on a mission of healing Pope Francis begins a three-day whirlwind tour of Iraq on Friday, despite worries that he could draw large crowds at a moment when the coronavirus appears to be resurgent in the country. Continuing security concerns in a nation ravaged by years of war and conflict […]
Read More...‘She Is a Hero’: In Myanmar’s Protests, Women Are on the Front Lines
March 15, 2021 · By Hannah Beech for www.nytimes.com
‘She Is a Hero’: In Myanmar’s Protests, Women Are on the Front Lines Despite the danger, women have been at the forefront of the movement, rebuking the generals who ousted a female civilian leader. Ma Kyal Sin loved taekwondo, spicy food and a good red lipstick. She adopted the English name Angel, and her father […]
Read More...Amazonian groups sue French supermarket chain over deforestation
March 15, 2021 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
Amazonian groups sue French supermarket chain over deforestation French supermarket chain Casino is being sued by indigenous groups from the Amazon, for allegedly selling beef linked to deforestation. The 11 indigenous groups, backed by NGOs in the US and France, are seeking €3.1m ($3.7m; £2.7m) in damages. In a statement, the groups linked Casino meat […]
Read More...India Supreme Court: Calls for Justice Sharad Bobde to quit over rape remarks
March 15, 2021 · By Geeta Pandey for www.bbc.com
India Supreme Court: Calls for Justice Sharad Bobde to quit over rape remarks Calls have been growing in India for the chief justice of the Supreme Court to resign “without a moment’s delay” after his recent remarks in two cases of alleged rape. In an “open letter” to Chief Justice Sharad Bobde, more than 5,000 […]
Read More...Bloody Wednesday takes Myanmar back to the dark ages
March 11, 2021 · By UCA News reporter for www.ucanews.com
Bloody Wednesday takes Myanmar back to the dark ages On March. 3, security forces used lethal force against anti-coup protesters across Myanmar who have been staging peaceful protests for a month in defiance of military rule. Images and videos of the violent crackdown by police and soldiers were shared on social media in scenes that […]
Read More...Human Trafficking Charges and Coach’s Death Reopen Gymnastics’ Deep Wounds
March 11, 2021 · By Allyson Waller and Juliet Macur for www.nytimes.com
John Geddert died by suicide shortly after he was charged with human trafficking and criminal sexual conduct, Michigan prosecutors said. Human Trafficking Charges and Coach’s Death Reopen Gymnastics’ Deep Wounds The sexual abuse crisis that has shaken American gymnastics deepened on Thursday when a coach of the 2012 women’s Olympic team was charged with human […]
Read More...Pope Francis says he will remain in Rome until death
March 8, 2021 · By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service for www.ucanews.com
Pope Francis says he will remain in Rome until death Pope Francis said he believes he will die in Rome, either in office or retired, and will not be buried in his native Argentina. In an interview published in the Argentine newspaper La Nación on Feb. 27, the pope said that while he thinks about death, he is […]
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