Bongani Madondo, August 6, 2018
Torn for so long between anxiety and awe at the idolisation of Nelson Mandela, The… Continue reading
“Sexual abuse cases and India’s failure to protect children”, Deutsche Welle
World, Bonn, 08.08.18
Reports of child abuse at state-run shelters have shocked India, exposing the government’s inability to protect children.… Continue reading
“Reports China holds million of Uighurs in secret camps: UN”, The Sydney Morning Herald
By Stephanie Nebehay, Reuters, 11 August, 2018
Geneva: A United Nations human rights panel said on Friday that it had… Continue reading
“The NEG’s failure to factor in climate change will cost our Pacific neighbours dearly”, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News
By Helen Szoke, Opinion, August 10, 2018
As political leaders from across the country meet to determine the fate of… Continue reading
“Yemen airstrike kills dozens of children, reportedly on a field trip”, CBS News
By Holly Williams, Aug 9, 2018
ISTANBUL — There was a horrifying attack Thursday in Yemen — a Middle Eastern… Continue reading
“Argentina Senate votes against legalising abortion but activist groups say they are ‘unstoppable’”, The Independent
Mythili Sampathkumar, London, 9 Aug 2018
‘For wealthy women in Buenos Aires and other cities this changes little, but for… Continue reading
“A.W. Richard Sipe, a Leading Voice on Clergy Sex Abuse, Dies at 85”, The New York Times
By Sharon Otterman, Aug. 9, 2018
A. W. Richard Sipe, a researcher, psychotherapist and former priest who spent his life… Continue reading
“Ex-Irish president: Vatican sought deal to keep church archives closed”, The Guardian
Harriet Sherwood Religion correspondent, London, 7 Aug 2018
Mary McAleese says approach came while inquiries into child abuse involving… Continue reading
“Catholic Church’s position on homosexuality is ‘evil,’ says former Ireland president”, Pink News
Josh Jackman, Religion, London, 7th August, 2018
Former President of Ireland Mary McAleese has lashed out at the Catholic Church… Continue reading
“Pope must admit Vatican disregard for abused on Irish visit”, The Irish Times
Marie Collins, Opinion, Dublin, Aug 7, 2018
Saying sorry it happened, sorry you were hurt, does not cut it any… Continue reading