by Sean Reilly | Nov 8, 2007
Most of the flowers given as gifts in the UK come from workers in developing countries who have risked their health for unsafe, insecure jobs. Supermarkets sell 70% of all the flowers bought in the UK – the highest proportion in Europe. Marks & Spencer,...
by Sean Reilly | Nov 8, 2007
The Roman Catholic bishop of Portsmouth is backing a campaign to legalise brothels. The Right Reverend Crispian Hollis says he does not condone prostitution but supports the controversial campaign launched by Hampshire Women’s Institute to license brothels,...
by Sean Reilly | Nov 8, 2007
Vatican Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, has sent his greetings and best wishes to the Hindu community ahead of the feast of Diwali. In his message to mark the celebrations, the Cardinal urged Christians and...
by Sean Reilly | Nov 8, 2007
Prospective US Presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani has been urged to reconsider his acceptance of the endorsement of a controversial televangelist known for scathing attacks on Muslims and Islam. In a news release on his campaign website, Giuliani is quoted as saying...
by Sean Reilly | Nov 8, 2007
CURE International, a US-based Christian medical charity which operates teaching hospitals throughout the developing world, yesterday announced plans to open a $16.5 million state-of-the-art medical training centre and hospital in Bethlehem, Palestine. The facility...
