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Vatican mediates crisis to seal Spanish Church abuse compensation deal
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After weeks of tensions, the Spanish Government, Episcopal Conference, and Ombudsman signed a protocol on Monday to improve compensation for clergy sexual abuse victims. Negotiations nearly collapsed last Saturday, but Vatican mediation by Pietro Parolin enabled the deal. The mixed system allows previously compensated victims to claim more, with the Ombudsman's final say.
The Holy Synod plenary assembly of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church concluded today after seven days of meetings in Addis Ababa. The gathering addressed national peace, church unity, and human welfare, issuing several decisions.
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Suspected militants ambushed two vehicles in Kangpokpi district on Wednesday, killing three church leaders and injuring four others. A separate attack in Noney district killed one civilian and wounded his wife.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki criticized his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua for alleged political incitement during a Meru church event on March 8, 2026. Opposition leaders were blocked from entering the church and vowed legal action against Kindiki. The incident occurred during the induction of Bishop David Mwiti.
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President William Ruto on Sunday, February 22, urged United Democratic Alliance leaders in Kiambu County to set aside their political differences and focus on serving residents. Speaking at the Jesus Compassion Ministries anniversary in Ruiru, he warned against blame games over the Githurai demolitions and promised road developments. He also announced the launch of a Thika-Nairobi expressway in September 2026.
Sveriges kirkeallmennhet har stemt for å tillate menigheter å nekte ansettelse til prester som ikke vil vie likekjønnede par. Beslutningen ble vedtatt med 141 stemmer for og 99 mot etter en lang debatt. Forslaget, fra sosialdemokraten Jesper Eneroth, ses som et skritt mot inkludering.
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The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines has warned against the 'political exploitation' of allegations by former representative Zaldy Co regarding budget corruption. The CBCP calls for due process and urges Co to return to the country to file formal charges. This comes amid claims linking President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to P100 billion in budget insertions.