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Academia 9 months ago

PREMIUM
The enduring legacy of Pope Francis on women's leadership in Church

Pope Francis' legacy lies not only in the specific reforms he implemented, but in the broader paradigm shift he championed.

Academia 3 years ago

PREMIUM
Nobel Peace Prize, Belo, Xanana and sex abuse

In 2019, when the Vatican heard of these allegations committed by Belo in the 1990s (!), they imposed sanctions a year later.

National 5 years ago

Intan Jaya pastor's family ‘reluctantly’ signs investigation report

In an earlier statement received by The Jakarta Post, the TGPF claimed the family was reluctant to sign the BAP due to a language barrier, limited knowledge of the law and input from other parties.

World 5 years ago

Vatican rebukes priests over 'tariffs' for weddings, funerals

In new guidelines for parishes which remind priests of existing laws, it stressed "the need not to 'commercialize'" masses or "give the impression that the celebration of the Sacraments... are subject to tariffs".

National 5 years ago

Atambua Diocese confirms troubled priest moved to vocational school for 'self-management’ sessions

The accused priest was transferred to the Catholic vocational school to undergo self-management sessions following a diocese ruling in accordance with the 1983 Code of Canon Law, Atambua Diocese representatives has said.

World 5 years ago

Indonesian pastor speaks out against racism in US, experiences backlash at home

An Indonesian pastor based in the United States has caused a stir on social media because of a speech he made during a recent Black Lives Matter protest that referenced Indonesia’s history of discrimination.

World 6 years ago

Versailles priest charged with rape, child abuse

Father Laurent Thuillier was charged on Friday with raping an adult and sexual abuse of a minor as well as "psychological harassment" and "sexually soliciting a minor under the age of 15," the local church authority added.

World 6 years ago

American convicted of killing preacher is scheduled for execution

Christopher Lee Price, 46, and an accomplice were found guilty of stabbing Bill Lynn to death a few days before Christmas that year.

Science & Tech 6 years ago

Polish priest 'very sorry' for Harry Potter book burning

A Polish priest apologized Wednesday for burning "magic" Harry Potter books, after his actions sparked a wave of protest and comparisons with totalitarian regimes and the Inquisition.

Books 6 years ago

Catholic priests burn Harry Potter books in Poland

Catholic priests in the northern Polish city of Koszalin burned books they say are sacrilegious this weekend, including tomes from British author J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series of fantasy novels.