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By Ayee Macaraig, Agence France-Presse MANILA- For well-off people like politician Pantaleon Alvarez, getting out of a bad marriage in the Philippines is pricey but feasible — but for the nation’s poorest and most vulnerable citizens it is nearly impossible. That’s because heavily Catholic Philippines and the Vatican are theContinue Reading

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By Matters India Reporter Salvador: Marielle Franco, 38, a black Human Rights Activist, from the world’s largest Favelas (slum) in Rio de Janeiro was apparently assassinated on March 14. Marielle was a groundbreaking politician who had become a voice for disadvantaged people in the Favelas. The human rights activists whoContinue Reading

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By chhotebhai Kanpur: This is about a cardinal, and his alleged capital sins. It is not about Cardinal Jaime Sin, the 30th archbishop of Manila (31/8/1928 – 21/6/2005) of Chinese Filipino descent, who courageously fought against the Filipino dictators of his time. This is about Cardinal George Alencherry, the MajorContinue Reading

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By Matters India Reporter Mumbai: The Catholic Church in India should follow the example of Pope Francis to foster mercy and compassion in the country, says Cardinal Oswald Gracias. “Pope Francis is a Pope of mercy, who draws people to the sacrament of reconciliation. Pope Francis is a Pope ofContinue Reading