Dozens Drown as Large Ferry Sinks Off Philippines
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Stats show Irish women benefit from waiting period before abortion, observers say
About 1,500 Irish women in 2020 decided not to go through with an abortion after seeking an initial consultation. Critics of abortion say it’s a sign that these women need support and that the existing three-day waiting period should be preserved.
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Journalist arrested, charged after reporting on attacks against Christians in Nigeria
A Nigerian journalist faces prolonged detention allegedly for his reporting about attacks against predominantly Christian communities in Nigeria and the government’s response.
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Cuban bishops back freedom of expression ahead of protests
The Cuban bishops’ conference on Thursday indicated its support for the right of citizens to express themselves freely, without fear of intimidation and reprisals, shortly before marches protesting the island’s communist government planned for Nov. 15.
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Pope Francis: Governments must act urgently against child pornography
‘The groups responsible behave like mafias,’ the pope said.
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Pope Francis to UNESCO: ‘The Gospel is the most humanizing message known to history’
The pope was marking the UN agency’s 75th anniversary.
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Women in Argentina claim labor exploitation by Opus Dei | Crux
Crux,42 women have filed a complaint against Opus Dei to the Vatican for alleged labor exploitation, as well as abuse of power and of conscience.
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Chinese bishop taken by authorities for ‘tourism’ returns to diocese | Crux
Crux,A Chinese bishop who was allegedly kidnapped by authorities in late October has returned to his diocese, media reports say.
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Poor, volunteers deepen faith, friendship on Assisi pilgrimage | Crux
Crux,With a mix of awe and excitement, pilgrims from many parts of Europe conquered the exhaustion of a long road trip and prepared to celebrate the World Day of the Poor with Pope Francis.
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US Congressmen call Finland’s prosecution of Christian MP ‘a clear abuse of government power’
Responding to a letter from US Congressmen, Finnish state prosecutor Anu Mantila claimed that freedom of expression and freedom of religion "are not unlimited".
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Pope Francis in Assisi: ‘It is time that the poor be given back their voice’
The pope met with a group of more than 500 poor people from across Europe.
