Rector’s murder: SC notice to Karnataka police

Rector’s murder: SC notice to Karnataka police

The Supreme Court on Mar 31 issued notice to the Karnataka police and others on a plea by Bengaluru’s St Peter’s Pontifical Seminary against Karnataka High Court’s order quashing a criminal case against five accused in the sensational murder of Fr K.J. Thomas in 2013....
Religions join forces to end slavery in Indonesia

Religions join forces to end slavery in Indonesia

Indonesian Catholic, Muslim, and Protestant groups have pledged unity to fight against slavery and human trafficking in Indonesia’s maritime and fishing sector. They signed a joint declaration recently to end slavery at the vice president’s office. The joint...

Malta archbishop open to contraceptive use by married couples?

Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta seemed to indicate a willingness to accept the use of contraception, in comments on a proposal to introduce the “morning-after pill” in Malta. “What we are saying is that if you have to use a contraceptive, make sure it is not one...