Justice Minister Andrew Little introduced legislation on Monday to repeal the decades-old law. Blasphemous libel is listed in the Crimes Act and comes with a punishment of up to a year in prison but has not been prosecuted since 1922 – and even then was unsuccessful Continue reading
Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk wants Pope St John Paul II to be the patron the Polish-Ukrainian reconciliation. Shevchuk, who is the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church says “Ukrainians do not know Poles, their pains, aspirations, ambitions, as well as Poles do not know Ukrainians. “That is why an exchange and a dialogue is essential. Read more
Godmothers for Life is a not-for-profit organis from Uraguay. It has been serving mothers in crisis pregnancies for more than 17 years. Offering talks, one-on-one conversations, and job training, the “godmothers” help vulnerable mothers face their pregnancies with dignity and hope, and not to see abortion as the only way out of their situation. Read Read more
An increasing number of businesses and government organisations are now getting certified for cultural capability through the CQ Tick. The CQ Tick is a measure of an organisation’s cultural capability as a critical competency for 21st Century leaders – and for their organisations to win diverse customers and to retain diverse staff – is the Read more
In a new film by Wim Wenders, Pope Francis speaks directly to his audience. Wenders says “Pope Francis – A Man of His Word”, shows Francis speaking “directly about all his concerns and all the issues that matter to him” to viewers. Read more
Overseas criminals seeking to mask their illicit funds are laundering an estimated $1.35 billion at least through New Zealand each year, according to the boss of the New Zealand Police’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). Continue reading
Hindu extremists are suspected of being behind damage to a Catholic mission hospital in India. Besides demolishing a wall, the extremists manhandled staff, including nuns, in the latest incident in Madhya Pradesh state. Read more
In New Zealand the age of having children has shifted later and later, with many women prioritising a career in early adult life over a family. And developments in fertility medicine have helped this trend. In New Zealand, women give birth to the most children between 30 and 34, but this was not always the Read more
Ireland’s former Prime Minister, John Bruton, says Irish voters should reject the repeal of the Eighth Amendment which protects the unborn. He says Ireland should be “proud” that it protects the unborn in its constitution. Read more
Global action in the war on drugs is needed, says Monsignor Janusz S. Urbańczyk head of the Holy See delegation to the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna. Read more