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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Philippines’ Marcos to meet Trump seeking trade deal | Donald Trump News
Leaders expected to hold talks on bilateral trade days before US tariffs on Philippine goods set to take effect.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to meet US President Donald Trump to negotiate a more favorable trade deal amid impending 20% tariffs on Philippine goods, emphasizing economic cooperation and defense ties. As the first Southeast Asian leader to meet Trump in his second term, Marcos aims to strengthen the US-Philippines alliance, particularly in the context...
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