Pope Francis calls for a universal ban on surrogacy Pope Francis called Monday for a universal ban on what he called the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood, as he included the “commercialization” of pregnancy in an annual speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity. World 09 Jan, 2024
Sinéad O'Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer-songwriter, dies at 56 Sinéad O’Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her mid-20s and was known as much for her private struggles and provocative actions as for her fierce and expressive music, has died at 56. Entertainment 27 Jul, 2023
Report finds 216,000 children were victims of French clergy sex abuse since 1950 An investigation into sexual abuse in the French Catholic Church has found that an estimated 216,000 children were victims of abuse at the hands of clergy since 1950, Jean-March Sauve, head of the commission that compiled the report, said on Tuesday. World 05 Oct, 2021
Deeply divided states of America go to polls under the shadow of coronavirus WILMINGTON / WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 3 Americans cast votes today in the bitterly contested presidential race between incumbent Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden after a tumultuous four years under the businessman-turned-politician that have left... Women 04 Nov, 2020
Poles join nationwide strike in revolt over abortion ruling WARSAW, POLAND: People across Poland are vowing to stay off their jobs on Wednesday as part of a nationwide strike to protest a top court ruling that bans abortions in cases of congenitally damaged fetuses. The nationwide strike comes amid a... Women 28 Oct, 2020
Legionaires founder sexually abused 60 boys, religious order's report says VATICAN CITY: Sexual abuse of minors was rife among superiors of the Legionaires of Christ Catholic religious order, with at least 60 boys abused by its founder Father Marcial Maciel, a report by the group showed. The report is important because for... Women 22 Dec, 2019
Ecuador imposes curfew after protests push government out of capital Nearly one week of unrest over austerity measures Protesters flood Quito, enter legislature President Moreno moves government to coastal city Authorities mull UN or Catholic mediation Moreno refuses to step down, blames... Women 09 Oct, 2019
Mexican church leader still its �apostle� after rape arrest MEXICO CITY: The Mexico-based La Luz del Mundo church said Wednesday that its leader and “apostle” Naasón Joaquín García, who was arrested in California on charges of human trafficking and child rape, remains the spiritual leader of the group,... Women 06 Jun, 2019
Pope pays tribute to journalists who were killed; says press freedom vital VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis paid tribute on Saturday to journalists killed while doing their jobs, saying media freedom is a key indicator of a country’s health. In an address to the Foreign Press Association in Italy, he urged journalists to... Women 19 May, 2019
Militants set off bombs during Sri Lanka raid, killing 15 COLOMBO, SRI LANKA: Militants linked to Easter suicide bombings opened fire and set off explosives during a raid by Sri Lankan security forces on a house in the country's east, leaving behind a grisly discovery Saturday: 15 bodies, including six... Women 27 Apr, 2019
Sri Lanka troops raid militants, find 15 bodies in house COLOMBO, SRI LANKA: Sri Lankan security forces found 15 bodies, including six children, early Saturday after militants linked to the Easter bombings opened fire and set off explosives during a raid on their house in the country's east, police... Women 27 Apr, 2019
Quake kills at least 11, 24 missing in northern Philippines PORAC: Rescuers found more bodies overnight in the rubble of a supermarket that crashed down in a powerful earthquake that damaged buildings and an airport in the northern Philippines, raising the death toll to 11, officials said Tuesday. The... Women 23 Apr, 2019
