Catholic diocese in Australia found vicariously liable for clerical abuse
The ruling is believed to be the first of its kind in the country.
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Israeli, Palestinian Christians Brave Pandemic Restrictions, Gather at Jesus’ Baptismal Site
Although pandemic restrictions still limit foreign tourism to Israel, there were more than 30 times more Christians this year than last from Israel and the Palestinian Authority who gathered at the Jordan River for the annual celebration of John’s Baptism of Jesus.
UK MPs concerned for Finnish Christian politician on trial for sexuality beliefs
Three Christian MPs have launched a motion in the House of Commons in support of Paivi Rasanen, the Finnish politician facing trial next week for her belief in traditional marriage.
Stampede at Liberian church event kills 29
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Pope Francis declares St. Irenaeus ‘Doctor of Unity’
The saint is revered by both Catholics and Orthodox Christians.
Pope Francis: The Church is firmly committed to justice for abuse victims
His comments came a day after the publication of the Munich abuse report.
Indian group asks bishops to take stand on anti-Christian violence
Crux,A group of religious sisters and brothers in India is calling on the country’s Catholic bishops to make their voices heard as Christians and other religious minorities are attacked in India.
New institute aims to help Church leaders battle sex abuse in Africa
Crux,Abuse of children is rising in Africa, but a culture of silence is keeping the continent from addressing the problem, according to one expert.
Church authorities order second inquiry into troubled Peruvian order
Crux,At the same time it is conducting a canonical investigation of a Peruvian religious order accused of abuse, the Archdiocese of Lima has come under fire from an oversight body for failing to respond to complaints about the same order sent their way.
Will Israel Attack Iran to Stop its Nuclear Program?
Israeli leaders insist they will not allow Iran to get a nuclear weapon. For years, the overshadowing question has been whether Israel would take pre-emptive action to cripple or destroy the regime’s nuclear program.
