by Sean Reilly | Jul 19, 2008
Pope Benedict XVI, leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics, has told Australians he is deeply sorry for the sexual abuse of children by some Catholic priests and has said that those responsible must be brought to justice. He was speaking at a gathering of...
by Sean Reilly | Jul 19, 2008
A German church has far exceeded its initial expectations in so far distributing more than 200,000 black bracelets intended as a symbolic protest against human rights abuses in China during the Olympic Games in Beijing. “It shows that people want to stand up for...
by Sean Reilly | Jul 18, 2008
Daleep Mukarji, the director of UK-based international development agency Christian Aid, has been awarded the OBE in recognition of a long career dedicated to working for the elimination of poverty worldwide. “I am delighted to have received the honour of an...
by Sean Reilly | Jul 18, 2008
Amid fevered media speculation about what it portends for the future of the 77 million worldwide Anglican Communion, Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has encouraged bishops on retreat in preparation for the full proceedings of the Lambeth Conference next...
by Sean Reilly | Jul 18, 2008
Nelson Mandela, who played a crucial role in ending apartheid in South Africa, is 90 today. After a series of public appearances around the world over the past few weeks, he will spending the day at home with his family. Mr Mandela was jailed 27 years as a member of...
