The People’s Initiative Coalition Against Dynasty (Picad) has launched a petition and an online platform to support the measure called for by the Supreme Court itself. Today, 83 per cent of the country’s senators and around 80 per cent of the members of the House of Representatives come from political families. The target is 7 million signatures.
Francis meets Tawadros II, head of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt, welcoming the establishment of the National Council of Christian Churches "it is an important symbol of the will of all believers in Christ in everyday life to develop more and more fraternal relations and to place themselves in service of the entire Egyptian society of which they are an integral part. "
Last week, police discovered a group of young people forced to live in inhumane conditions. The owners were "covered" by law enforcement. Five people arrested, two others are fugitives. Indonesian President promises immediate inquiry, but the population is outraged and concerned about current development model.
Nay Myo Zin, sentenced to 10 years for crimes of opinion, was released from prison in January 2012. One year later he was arrested for taking part in farmers demonstration against police corruption. He must serve six years behind bars. Human rights NGO, " regressive step" on reformist path.
British administrators and officials attend the opening of a Papua Freedom Movement (OPM) office in Oxford. Harsh reaction from Indonesian government and the nationalist front. Meanwhile, violence continues in the eastern province: police open fire on demonstrators, killing five people.
Security forces, who prevented monks from leaving the building, raided the site in response to a recent, new form of protest against Chinese "imperialism". Instead of protesting in the streets, demonstrators organise "picnics" in the country's main parks. Protest leaders have been arrested and beaten by police.
South Korean news agency sees the move as a sign of easing tension, but the Pentagon talks of "break in the provocation." South Korean President to meet Obama later today.
In the Year of Faith, the local Church promotes the task of mission to "meet Jesus in friendship." In late April, more than 400 priests met in the north for their annual gathering, to share "humanity, spirituality, social and pastoral issues." For the papal representative, priests are "ministers of the Word of God for all".
Fr Andrew Lawrence, SJ, editor of the Catholic Herald Malaysia, speaks about election irregularities that cast a shadow on the ruling party's "narrow" victory. Tomorrow, the opposition will hold a demonstration. A battle to "restore truth and freedom" is underway to lift the country out of the "quagmire of dirty politics".
The National Front retains power winning 133 seats out of 222. It is his worst result since independence. Prime Minister Najib promotes "national reconciliation". Anwar Ibrahim, who obtained 89 seats, denounces widespread irregularities. 80% voter turnout. Stock markets and local currency rebound.
Yesterday at dawn, a mob wielding sticks, stones and other makeshift weapons attacked the Muslim minority. Police and army are now patrolling the area for fear of further violence. Ahmadis had just concluded a prayer meeting, reading passages from the Qur'an. Sectarian tensions remain high in the province.
Burmese authorities arrest two Buddhist suspects over an attack against the commercial activities of Muslims in a state in northern Myanmar. Terror and suspicion prevail in the Muslim minority. Archbishop Bo reiterates Pope Francis's call for a "community of love" that can "put an end to decades of conflict and oppression."
Francis celebrates mass for the confraternities, an event of the Year of Faith, along with 100 thousand members of the lay associations from around the world. Gospel authenticity, ecclesial spirit, missionary spirit, characterize these groups. Popular piety is a "treasure", a "mysticism", "a legitimate mode of" living the faith "of the Church. Fraternities are evangelizing initiatives," bridges "that lead to Christ, involving" the senses, affections, the symbols of different cultures. " At the Regina Caeli, best wishes for Eastern Churches who today celebrate Easter, also amid "between trials and sufferings." The joy of the Brazilian Church for the beatification of Francisca de Paula De Jesus, known as "NháChica."
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