‘Secretary of State deluded on NI legacy proposals,’ says victims group

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis MP, is “dangerously deluded” if he thinks that his proposal to permanently close the vast majority of Troubles related murder cases will lead to reconciliation or deliver for victims, the CEO of the WAVE Trauma Centre has said. WAVE is the largest cross community victims and... Read More

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October 12, 2020

French cardinal says book royalties to go to abuse victims

A French cardinal who resigned as archbishop of Lyon after being acquitted of failing to report clerical sex abuse said the royalties from his new book would go to abuse victims. Cardinal Philippe Barbarin told France’s RTL radio that the Archdiocese of Lyon would distribute the money. “I’m not benefiting personally and I’m happy to do anything which helps the victims,” he said... Read More

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October 3, 2020

Sydney archbishop welcomes state plan to protect victims of modern slavery

Archbishop Anthony Fisher and archdiocesan staff have welcomed a commitment by the government of New South Wales to enact anti-slavery legislation passed by the Australian Parliament more than two years ago. The state of New South Wales endorsed the Modern Slavery Act 2018 and supported, in principle, a recommendation to implement the act before the... Read More

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September 20, 2020

Hike in referrals of suspected modern slavery victims used by county lines gangs

Referrals of suspected victims of modern slavery exploited by county lines gangs more than doubled during the coronavirus lockdown, official figures show. The UK’s National Referral Mechanism (NRM) received 409 referrals of potential victims between April and June – up from 199 the previous quarter. Of these, 377 (92 per cent) involved children, with boys... Read More

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July 28, 2020

Justice and dignity not just ‘privilege of the rich’, Vatican official says

Addressing the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, a Vatican representative said the protection of rights and human dignity is not exclusive to the wealthy but also to the most vulnerable, especially victims of human trafficking. “The common good demands that access to justice, political representation, and the recognition of the dignity of others... Read More

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June 24, 2020

Ukrainian Catholics called to remember and pray for victims of virus and racism

The Ukrainian Catholic bishops of the United States have invited clergy, religious and lay Catholics to remember and pray for victims of the coronavirus, victims of racism “or acts of police brutality” and victims of protests by celebrating a “Panakhyda,” or requiem service, at the end of the Divine Liturgy on 28th June. “Week by... Read More

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June 8, 2020

Call for urgent meeting of party leaders over victims payment delays

There has been a call for an urgent meeting of Stormont’s party leaders to be called over the delay in delivering payments to Troubles victims. SDLP leader Colum Eastwood said he has written to the leaders of Northern Ireland’s other major parties to work together to resolve the impasse over the victims payment scheme. Westminster... Read More

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May 11, 2020

Catholic priests and nuns were among those killed by Nazis

The Nazis’ systematic persecution and genocide led to the deaths of 6 million Jews in Europe, but Catholic priests and nuns were also among their victims. Half of all Poland’s Catholic priests, monks and nuns suffered repression during the six years of World War II, with more than 2,800 killed at Nazi and Soviet hands.... Read More

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May 4, 2020

Pope prays families find creative ways to keep the peace under quarantine

Praying for families around the world who have been restricted to their homes because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Pope Francis included mention of victims of domestic violence. “Sometimes there is domestic violence. Let us pray for families so that they go on in peace with creativity and patience during this quarantine,” the pope said today,... Read More

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