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The Charter for Compassion

Here is a video and a movement attempting to restore a universal idea of compassion; one of the nicest and most idyllic thoughts of the organisation is that there should be a 'return to the ancient principle that any interpretation of scripture that breeds violence, hatred or disdain is illegitimate'.  


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Priests, sex and the media
7 mar  |  Media coverage of the Church usually assumes priests form a homogeneous and disciplined body whose uniformity derives from fear of authority. Priests are more like franchisees than employees, independent and always ready to grumble. This does not amount to disaffection.
By Andrew Hamilton

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Thankfully, the Catholic Church is a very forgiving and understanding institution, especially under Pope Benedict XVI. The Vatican released a statement saying that they were likely to be “very lenient” and that Susanna Maiolo (the now hospitalised attacker) will be forgiven.

This followed the Pope’s Christmas message of tolerance, where he told 100,000 people to condemn abortion – again.

So I guess breaching security, crash tackling and almost decapitating an 82-year-old Pope, as well as breaking the hip of the unfortunate 87-year-old French Cardinal Roger Etchegaray, is really a pittance in front of the forgiveness and welcoming embrace of the Catholic Church.

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