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Jesuits Protest As 83-Year-Old Stan Swamy In Jail For Over 2 Months

India News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Thursday December 17, 2020

The Jesuits -- a Roman Catholic order whose members are known for running some of the best educational institutes in the country are protesting the continued jail custody of Father Stan Swamy under the anti-terror law, UAPA, in the Bhima-Koregaon case.

Pope Francis Names 13 New Cardinals, Putting His Stamp On Church's Future

World News | Reuters | Monday October 26, 2020

Pope Francis, leaving his mark on the Roman Catholic Church into the future, named 13 cardinals from eight countries on Sunday, including nine who are eligible to enter a conclave to elect his successor after his death or resignation.

China-Backed Hackers Target Vatican Network, Says US Cybersecurity Firm

World News | Reuters | Wednesday July 29, 2020

Hackers linked to the Chinese government have infiltrated Vatican computer networks, including the Roman Catholic Church's Hong Kong-based representative, a USfirm that tracks state-backed cyber attacks said on Wednesday.

Vatican Networks Infiltrated by Chinese Hackers, Says US Cyber-Security Firm

Reuters | Wednesday July 29, 2020

Hackers linked to the Chinese government have infiltrated Vatican computer networks, including the Roman Catholic Church's Hong Kong-based representative, said a US firm that tracks state-backed cyber-attacks.

Sri Lanka Church 'Forgives' 2019 Suicide Bombers Who Killed 279 People

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 12, 2020

Sri Lanka's Roman Catholic Church said Sunday it had forgiven the suicide bombers behind the attacks that killed at least 279 people last Easter.

"Don't Let Church Failings Distance You From God": Pope Francis On Christmas Eve

World News | Reuters | Wednesday December 25, 2019

Pope Francis led the world's 1.3 billion Roman Catholics into Christmas on Tuesday, urging them not to let the Church's failings lead them away from accepting God's love.

Over 40 Years In Jail For Priests Who Abused Deaf Children In Argentina

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday November 26, 2019

Two Roman Catholic priests were each sentenced to more than 40 years in prison in Argentina for the sexual abuse, including rape, of deaf children, a court in the western city of Mendoza ruled Monday.

Guess Who's Coming To Lunch? Pope Hosts Meal For 1,500 Homeless People

World News | Reuters | Sunday November 17, 2019

Pope Francis hosted 1,500 homeless and needy people for lunch on Sunday as the Roman Catholic Church marked its World Day of the Poor.

Christian-Muslim Clashes Rock Easter Attacks Town In Sri Lanka

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday May 6, 2019

Sri Lanka's Roman Catholic Church appealed for calm and an alcohol ban Monday after clashes between Christians and Muslims in a town scarred by the Easter suicide attacks.

Sri Lanka Catholics Cancel Sunday Mass Over New Bomb Fears

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 2, 2019

Sri Lanka's Roman Catholic Church said it had cancelled plans to resume Sunday services because of fears of fresh bomb attacks.

Church Should Acknowledge Male Authoritarianism, Abuse Of Women: Pope

World News | Reuters | Tuesday April 2, 2019

Pope Francis, addressing sexual abuse scandals and calls for women priests, said on Tuesday that for its own good the Roman Catholic Church had to acknowledge its history of male authoritarianism and sexual abuse of women.

Indian Priest Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison For Child Sex Abuse In US

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 30, 2019

An Indian former Roman Catholic priest has been sentenced to six years in prison for sexually abusing a teenage girl in the US, according to a media report.

Pope Francis Enacts New Legislation To Prevent Child Abuse In Vatican

World News | Reuters | Friday March 29, 2019

Pope Francis on Friday enacted sweeping new legislation to protect children from sexual abuse within the Vatican and other Holy See institutions in Rome as well as by its diplomatic corps worldwide.

Kerala Nuns Allege Rape Accused Bishop's Hand In Transfer Orders

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Sunday February 10, 2019

Rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal still interferes with the administrative matters of Jalandhar diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, nuns protesting against him alleged in Kerala today.

Roman Catholic Leaders In Texas Name Around 300 Priests Accused Of Abuse

World News | Reuters | Friday February 1, 2019

Roman Catholic leaders in Texas on Thursday identified around 300 priests and others accused of sexually abusing children.