Religion

ROME—A politically connected former priest was indicted Friday on charges he sexually molested 12 young men who were being treated at the drug rehabilitation center he founded in Italy, his lawyer said. Pierino Gelmini, 85, […] […]

NEW DELHI – In an alleyway in New Delhi choked with flies and neighbours in mourning, Devindri Devi held up a photograph of her nephew. “We had agreed to the marriage but her family did […] […]

The Sikh community is to take legal action against a south Auckland club which won’t allow them to wear a turban in the club’s bar. Sikh Council secretary Verpal Singh told NZPA it would apply […] […]

By Sandrea:- MY GRIPE For decades now I have read about ‘honour killings’ and these days there seems to be more and more of these types of murders in the papers. Is it just that […] […]

BARCELONA plans to be the first large city in Spain to ban the use of the full-face Islamic veil in public buildings, its mayor says. Jordi Hereu says he will sign a decree which will […] […]

By Sandrea:- MY GRIPE. I was taught, growing up that religion is about, love, honesty, kindness, and the path to a peaceful existence with your fellow man. Therefore I find it extremely difficult to fathom […] […]

“BBC News” – Somali militants have threatened football fans they will be publicly flogged – or worse – if they are caught watching the World Cup on TV. Gangs of Islamists are reported to be […] […]

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI yesterday strongly defended celibacy for priests as a sign of faith in an increasingly secular world, insisting on a church tradition that has increasingly come under scrutiny amid the […] […]

HAVANA—Roman Catholic leaders announced Friday that Cuban authorities have agreed to free an ill political prisoner and transfer six others to jails nearer home, the latest in a rare series of concessions from a government […] […]

VATICAN CITY—Pope Benedict XVI begged forgiveness Friday from clerical abuse victims for the sins of priests and promised to “do everything possible” to ensure prelates don’t rape or molest children ever again. Benedict’s pledge was […] […]