Court orders age test for rescued Pakistani child bride
Posted in Asia NEWS Region

Court orders age test for rescued Pakistani child bride

LAHORE (UCAN):  A Pakistani high court ordered the constitution of a medical board to determine…

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Prayers for peaceful election in Myanmar
Posted in Asia NEWS Region

Prayers for peaceful election in Myanmar

MANDALAY (UCAN): “I do urge you to give a vote no matter how long you…

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Report highlights inhumane treatment of Vietnam’s political prisoners
Posted in Asia NEWS Region

Report highlights inhumane treatment of Vietnam’s political prisoners

BANGKOK (UCAN): Prisoners detained on national security charges in Vietnam have to endure harsh jail…

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Winning a battle but not the war against open-pit mining
Posted in Commentary Faith and the Environment Features | Commentary Social Justice The Philippines

Winning a battle but not the war against open-pit mining

Joseph Peter Calleja Catholic bishops in the Philippines have long fought against open-pit mining—a surface…

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Vatican shuts down museums as Covid-19 cases rise in Italy
Posted in Europe NEWS Vatican

Vatican shuts down museums as Covid-19 cases rise in Italy

VATICAN CITY (CNS): As Covid-19 coronavirus-related deaths in Italy reached their highest daily level since…

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