Rights expert welcomes Vatican’s rejection of ‘Doctrine of Discovery’
The Vatican’s rejection of the 500-year-old Catholic decree used to justify the seizure of indigenous lands by colonial powers, known as the ‘Doctrine of Discovery’, has been welcomed by an independent UN human rights expert as “an important step towards reconciliation and healing”.
Day before fraud trial, Vatican reveals property portfolio the first time
Vatica city/IBNS: Just a day ahead of a high profile trial over a London investment, the Vatican released its annual budget for an important department that manages property and investments, for the first time ever, according to media reports.
Exiled Chinese dissident Guo Wengei has alleged that Chinese Communist Party (CCP) “allocates $2 billion a year” to pay off the Vatican for its silence concerning atrocities carried out by Beijing.
Rights expert welcomes Pope’s decision to lift 'veil of secrecy' on child abuse cases
New York/IBNS: The Vatican must take action to ensure justice for people who were sexually abused by priests during childhood, a UN independent human rights expert said on Thursday.
Pope Francis prays for Kerala, urges the international community to help victims
Vatican City, Aug 20 (IBNS): Pope Francis on Sunday described the current flood situation in Kerala as a 'great calamity' and urged the international community to provide 'concrete support' to the victims of the Indian state.
Pope Francis to visit Bangladesh this year
Dhaka, Aug 28 (IBNS): Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church will visit Bangladesh later this year, officials said.