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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.
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.
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The Jesus Is Lord Church Ltd. secured a favorable ruling from the Hong Kong High Court in a dispute over a Kowloon property. The court rejected all claims by JIL Investments Ltd. The judgment confirmed the church's full legal and beneficial ownership under a lease-to-own agreement.
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.
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Part three of the Trillion Peso March is scheduled for February 25, coinciding with the People Power Revolution anniversary. It is organized by Caritas Philippines and civil society groups against corruption. Activities will precede the main rally along EDSA.
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.