Report finds flaws in US Catholic Church abuse-prevention plans
New York City, USAP Child-protection policies adopted by Roman Catholic leaders to curb clergy sex abuse in the United States are inconsistent and often worryingly incomplete, according to a thinktank’s two-year investigation encompassing all 32 of the country’s archdioceses. The analysis by Philadelphia-based CHILD USA said the inconsistencies and gaps suggest a need for more […]
Essay: As hunger rises, Australia must step up COVID response in world’s hardest hit places
CARSTEN BOCKEMUEHL, senior policy adviser for children in conflict at World Vision Australia, says with the spectre of famine looming in some nations, it’s time for Australia to contribute its “fair share” to the UN’s COVID-19 response…