Posts by Ross
2014 Issue 3 Religious Exemptions
Italian Region Affirms Doctors’ Responsibility to Certify for Abortion Care
Nicola Zingaretti, president of Italy’s Lazio region, declared that doctors have a duty to provid...
Spanish Government Continues to Contemplate Abortion Restrictions
Spain’s proposed abortion restrictions are very unpopular among Spaniards, and there are sign...
German Priest Asks Pope to Release Him from Celibacy Vow
In a petition to Pope Francis posted on Facebook, German priest Stefan Hartmann asked to be release...
Brazilian Bishop Supports Civil Unions for Same-Sex Couples
Leonardo Steiner, secretary general of the National Confederation of Brazilian Bishops, told Brazil�...
Chile Investigates Forced Adoption Network Allegedly Led by Priest
Sename, the Chilean adoption and welfare department, is investigating Father Gerardo Joannon as one...
UN Committee: Holy See Not in Conformity with Torture Convention
The Holy See fielded questions from another United Nations Human Rights committee in May, this tim...