A gruelling exposé of high crime on the high seas
February 13, 2020
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The Outlaw Ocean by Ian Urbina Bodley Head, 560pp, £18.99/$30 Is the sea interesting? Voyages across the waters have inspired
How greater religious literacy could help London’s soaring crime rate
April 6, 2018
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The Church needs to tell people that hell is real – and every murder is a grave offence against God
We should force criminals to confront their moral failings
January 17, 2018
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A former prison psychiatrist condemns the culture of ‘therapy’ around rehabilitation
Brazilian archbishop robbed at gunpoint
August 9, 2017
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Archbishop Antônio Muniz was leaving his home to go to Mass when the attack happened
Missing priest is found dead in Mexico
January 13, 2017
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Fr Joaquin Hernandez Sifuentes ‘looked for perfection in everything he did’, his diocese said
Pope Francis: ‘Prison conditions must be humane’
January 4, 2017
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At his general audience, the Pope prayed for prisoners killed in recent riots in Brazil
Cuba pardons 787 common prisoners at Pope’s request
November 16, 2016
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The prisoners were selected according to the nature of their crimes and their behaviour while in prison
Catholic Church in Mexico alleges smear campaign against three murdered priests
September 27, 2016
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State prosecutors have suggested the men were involved in questionable behaviour shortly before their deaths
US raise concerns over extrajudicial killings in Philippines
August 9, 2016
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A crackdown on drug-related crime has left more than 400 suspected dealers dead since President Duterte took office in June
Archbishop: ‘Violent crackdown on drug crime is turning Philippines into a killing field’
August 8, 2016
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Archbishop Socrates Villegas issued a statement, read in churches Sunday expressing deep concerns over the killings of drugs suspects
California bishops back initiative to abolish death penalty
July 18, 2016
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The bishops released a statement to coincide with the launch of the Yes on 62 campaign
Should those accused of certain crimes be granted anonymity?
October 26, 2015
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All people, whoever they may be, are innocent until proven guilty and have a right to their good name