02/07/2012PAKISTAN Pakistani Christians for divorce law that saves women from polygamy by Jibran Khan The National Commission for Justice and Peace and leading Catholic and Protestant religious leaders are among the promoters of changes to the law. Currently, an 1869 law is in place, which is discriminatory towards Christians. The goal is greater protection for women who will be able to settle cases of abuses and polygamy more quickly. Islamabad (AsiaNews) – At the end of a long political and legal battle, Christians have won a first round against the country’s marriage and divorce laws. With the National Commission for Justice and Peace (NCJP) of the Catholic Church leading the...
02/04/2012ITALY Responding today to Jesus' question: "Who do you say I am?" An International Symposium on "Jesus our contemporary," to be held in Rome from 9 to 11 February, organized by the Italian Churches’ Committee for Cultural projects. Cardinal. Ruini: "a strong message to society and a cultural world that are oppressed by so many other concerns and many other needs."
02/03/2012ASIA 1.24 million deaths from malaria: twice those estimated by the WHO A Seattle University study has estimated that in 2010 the victims of the disease numbered about 47% more than shown by the data published by the World Health Organization. Funded by Bill Gates, the new study is based on statistical models that also takes into account deaths that previously were not attributed to malaria.
02/03/2012PAKISTAN Pakistani Church in court to challenge the demolition of Catholic institute by Jibran Khan The director of the National Commission for Justice and Peace goes before the High Court with “full confidence in our legal system.” Provincial lawmaker says he will raise the issue in the Punjab Assembly. For some Catholics, it is not only a matter of demolition but also blasphemy and the destruction of sacred objects.
02/02/2012ASIA Baltic Dry Index falls to record low by Maurizio d'Orlando Index hits 662 points. The previous low was in 2008, during the Lehman Brothers crisis. The drop reflects the steep decline in demand for raw materials, consequence of a worldwide economic slowdown. Expert tells AsiaNews that ship overcapacity is the main reason for the fall. Loans to big ship-owners now start to look shaky.
02/02/2012PAKISTAN Christian human rights activist hurt in attack in Lahore by Jibran Khan Shunila Ruth, director of the Talitha Kumi Welfare Centre, was the victim of an attack near her home. Four masked men threatened her of further attacks. Her association defends marginalised women, victims of domestic abuse and rape. Lahore priest blames provincial government for failing to protect minorities.
02/01/2012PAKISTAN Bishop of Islamabad: education for a better future for the nation by Jibran Khan Bishop Anthony Rufin visits Catholic schools and institutions of the capital. The prelate is also chairman of the Diocesan Board of Education. He calls for an improvement in the level of studies, while the principle of gratuitousness and the right to education for all. "Education opens the mind and expands the horizons."
01/31/2012PAKISTAN – CHINA Pakistan bishop joins AsiaNews to demand the release of Chinese bishops and priests by Dario Salvi Mgr Saldanha joins the campaign because “it is a question of religious freedom”. The archbishop of Lahore expressed the solidarity of the Pakistani Church, “close in suffering and prayer”. He urges the media to report on human rights violations around the world.
01/30/2012PAKISTAN Punjab: Christian activist subject of police threats by Jibran Khan Waseem Shakir sued a group of police officers, because they have insulted the Christian faith with insulting phrases. The police turned the matter around and denounced the man with false accusations. Priest in Muzaffargarh: abuse of police power affects the most vulnerable and marginalized.
01/28/2012HOLY LAND International Day of Prayer for Peace in Holy Land Card. Turkson, Justice and Peace, and the Custodian of the Holy Land for the fourth edition of the Day. Prayers and Eucharistic adoration, Mass at Calvary in Jerusalem. Angelus with the Pope.
01/27/2012PAKISTAN Multiethnic Karachi, a challenge for Mgr Coutts in his new mission by Shafique Khokhar
The outgoing bishop of Faisalabad is back to the city where he did his seminary studies and was first priest. On Wednesday, Benedict XVI named him archbishop of Pakistan’s southern metropolis. Speaking about his new posting, the prelate describes the demographic explosion and bursts of violence in this “multiethnic and multicultural” city.
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