Tag: abuse victims
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Pope Leo: Failure to welcome abuse victims is a scandal, says Vatican address
Pope Leo XIV addresses a crisis of welcome and accountability In a surprising turn during the Extraordinary Consistory held on January 7–8, Pope Leo XIV used the global platform of roughly 170 cardinals, including electors and non-electors, to tackle a deeply entrenched problem that has long haunted the Catholic Church: the failure to welcome and…
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Pope Leo XIV Denounces Failure to Welcome Abuse Victims as a Scandal
Intro: A Rare Spotlight on a Persistent Wound In a moment that shocked some observers and reassured others who seek reform, Pope Leo XIV used the gathering of roughly 170 cardinals—electors and non-electors alike—to address a problem that has haunted the Catholic Church for decades: the failure to welcome and support victims of abuse. While…
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Pope Leo XIV: Failure to Welcome Abuse Victims Sparks Scandal
Introduction: A Reluctant Reckoning In the wake of the Extraordinary Consistory held on January 7–8, Pope Leo XIV reframed a persistent crisis that has shadowed the Catholic Church for years: how authorities respond to abuse victims. While the topic of the gathering was not abuse itself, the pontiff used the assembly of roughly 170 cardinals—both…
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Labour Urges Unity for Budget as Reeves Faces Critics
Context Ahead of the Budget With the Budget approaching, the political spotlight is trained on Chancellor Rachel Reeves and how Labour intends to navigate a tricky fiscal landscape. Speculation about the details of the package dominates the front pages, with pundits weighing the potential mix of growth measures, public spending commitments, and tax tweaks. The…
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Labour Unite for Budget: Reeves Faces Critics Ahead of Budget Day
Budget Day Countdown: Labour Calls for Unity The political weather ahead of the eagerly anticipated Budget centring on Chancellor Rachel Reeves is marked by name recognition, strategic messaging, and a test of the Labour Party’s unity. With major newspapers running headlines about the party’s internal dynamics, Reeves has chosen a message aimed at solidarity, urging…