Daily Archives: June 16
To sir with love
Posted by Rita Joseph An excellent teacher and administrator, Father John Edappilly, dean of NISCORT, media training school, was admired by all. The way he handled a fledgling institute and got it university affiliation speaks volumes of his ability. Armed with … Continue reading
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10 things you may not know about…torture
By Paddy MacLachlan 1. Torture is defined as the infliction of intense pain, to punish, coerce, or afford sadistic pleasure. The word comes from the Latin tortus, which means twisted. 2. While the forms of torture are as endless … Continue reading
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CEOs and PMs sleep out for St Vincent de Paul’s
Posted by Stefan Gigacz Here’s a fundraising idea that Church groups in other countries might like to try. Tonight 176 business chief executives will sleep out under cardboard in the middle of winter in several Australian cities in a major … Continue reading
Filed under Australia, Stefan Gigacz
Nine more defectors from North Korea
Yesterday the government announced that nine North Koreans defected to the South last Saturday. Continue reading
Filed under Korea, Stephen Hong
Is this an example of bias by Reuters?
Why has Reuters has headlined an article announcing a change of venue for Pope Benedict’s September visit to Berlin with “Pope’s Mass moved to Nazi Olympic site”? Continue reading
Filed under Germany, Stefan Gigacz
UK program documents Sri Lanka war crimes
British TV Channel 4 has broadcast a highly disturbing program this week entitled “Sri Lanka’s Killing Fields”. Continue reading
Filed under Sri Lanka, Stefan Gigacz
Feisty priests allegedly hit, punch and shoot
Posted by Hernan Melencio We have heard of activist priests; even rebel priests. But pugnacious priests are rare. However, recent incidents of Filipino Catholic priests figuring in scandalous outbursts have called attention to the conduct of the clergy in their … Continue reading
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