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Southern African Bishops call for restraint, dialogue in Eswatini
July 07, 2021
Bishops in southern Africa are calling for “restraint and a spirit of meaningful dialogue” in the Kingdom of Eswatini as the government cracks down on pro-democracy demonstrations. Unrest began in the land-locked nation formerly known as Swaziland, after the death of a 25-year-old law student in April, allegedly at the hands of police. Student demonstrations
German clerics attempt blessings of same-sex unions in defiance of Pope
May 10, 2021
The so-called “Liebe Gewinnt” (“Love Wins”) movement comes in response to a document from the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, which said that the Church has no power to bless “unions of persons of the same sex.”
Venezuela’s bishops back protests as country edges towards dictatorship
April 07, 2017
Bishops say Venezuelans 'can't remain passive' after a court ruling that parliament should be stripped of its powers
Congolese bishops renew offer to mediate election crisis
December 06, 2016
Bishops release statement as opposition groups prepare for mass demonstrations
Philippine Catholic leaders criticise hero’s burial for former dictator
November 22, 2016
Protesters were angered that former President Ferdinand Marcos was was buried in a heroes’ cemetery
Passionist priest arrested after vandalism at climate change protest
December 03, 2015
Fr Martin Newell has been sentenced to jail six times already
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