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Immigrants, Homeless, and Prisoners Will Get Visit from Pope Francis during U.S. Trip

Immigrants, Homeless, and Prisoners Will Get Visit from Pope Francis during U.S. Trip


clock icon 02 Jul 2015
author icon Alison Lesley


Pope Francis will visit the United States and Cuba September 19 – 28. According to the Vatican, Francis will meet with homeless, prisoners and immigrants during his stay in America. After...

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Should Catholic Church’s sexual abuse scandals be considered torture?

Should Catholic Church’s sexual abuse scandals be considered torture?


clock icon 12 May 2014
author icon Alison Lesley


UN Committee weighs case to consider Catholic Church's sexual abuse scandals as torture. The Vatican drew the attention of the United Nations Committee overseeing the Convention against Torture and Other...

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No end in sight for the violence in the Central African Republic

No end in sight for the violence in the Central African Republic


clock icon 06 May 2014
author icon Alison Lesley


The Central African Republic has suffered religious conflicts for many long, grueling months conflict wages between Christian and Muslim militants. The village of Boda is located in one of Africa's...

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Religious Freedom Endangered by Rise in Blasphemy Law Use Led by Pakistan

Religious Freedom Endangered by Rise in Blasphemy Law Use Led by Pakistan


clock icon 14 Mar 2014
author icon Alison Lesley


Blasphemy law use on rise, led by Pakistan: US group (via AFP) Governments around the world are increasingly invoking blasphemy laws, with Pakistan by far the country that jails the most citizens...

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