Family & Children

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  African churches are not immune to child sex abuse

  By Jim Olang and Heather Pubols Africa 11 months ago

  A recent investigation in Spain revealed more than 200,000 endured sexual abuse at the hands of Catholic clergy. The 700-page report, ordered by Spain's Congress, unveils the “devastating impact” on victims, criticizing the Church for its inaction and attempts to conceal or deny the abuse. Is the situation different in Africa? Child Safety Investigator Philip E. Morrison says no.

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  “Do we really know?” – short-film about six distressed pregnant women with unexpected ending seeks to stir up conversations

  By CDI Staff Europe

  11 months ago

  A gripping short-film produced by Swiss pastor, author and artist Bruno Waldvogel-Frei and released just in time before Christmas features six women in distress because of their pregnancies, evangelical Swiss portal Lifenet.ch reports. The ending is unexpected and seeks to stir up conversations about an uncomfortable question: “How would you have decided?”