Survivors of clergy sexual abuse are calling on the Vatican to extend the zero-tolerance policy approved for the U.S. Catholic Church in 2002 worldwide, emphasizing the need to protect children from predator priests. The proposal, discussed in a meeting between survivors and high-ranking church officials, aims to implement stricter measures against abusive clergy on a global scale, following the U.S. model of permanently removing priests based on even a single act of abuse. However, challenges lie ahead as the Vatican has previously emphasized the need for “proportionality” in sentencing, potentially hindering the universal adoption of the U.S. norms.
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Israel's unexpected war on Iran occurs amid ongoing U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, fueled by Netanyahu's propaganda and uncritical Western media reporting. Contributors include Narges Bajoghli and Chris Hedges, who highlight the media's role and draw unsettling parallels to the 2003 Iraq War while reporting on increasing military censorship in Israeli media. Need More Context? 🔎
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