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Cape Town’s poor see injustice in water limits as Day Zero approaches
Water restrictions in Cape Town, which is battling to keep its taps flowing following a three-year drought, make it compulsory for the city's 4 million residents to use no more than 50 liters -- about 13 gallons -- per person per day.
Former Vatican bank officials to stand trial on embezzling charges
The bank alleges that the former officials' "illegal conduct" led to damages to the bank in excess of 50 million euros (about $61.5 million today), according to a press statement.
Pope adds feast of Mary, mother of the church to universal calendar
The pope has instituted a new Marian feast honoring Mary as mother of the church. It will be celebrated every year on the Monday after Pentecost.
Pope visits group home for women prisoners with small children
Italian law allows children to live in prison with their mothers until the age of 6, although the law allows the use of house arrest or group homes for mothers of small children.
Pakistan churches start movement to demand justice for Christians
After a young Christian man attempted suicide because he faced blasphemy charges for allegedly posting a photo of the burial place of Muhammad, Catholics and Protestants protested the legislature.
Broader representation of women in church is a process, cardinal says
A greater role for women in the church "is going to take more than just issuing a decree," said Vatican Cardinal Kevin Farrell. "It's a question of changing a culture, and I believe that will take time."
Indian nun gets results in work with migrants, domestic workers
Sister Josephine Amala Valarmathi said providing free legal aid to migrant workers in their destination countries is necessary to end their exploitation by employers and employment agents.
Pope wants canonization of slain Jesuit to move forward, ambassador says
Father Rutilio Grande was known as a champion of the poor and the oppressed at a time when El Salvador was on the threshold of a civil war, a war that eventually killed over 70,000 people.
Nuns’ spirit of service can lead to abuses, Vatican magazine says
Misunderstanding the generous service and obedience of women religious leads to their being exploited and underappreciated.
Irish bishop resigns after criticism of his treatment of abusive priest
Bishop John McAreavey was criticized on BBC Northern Ireland after it emerged that he concelebrated an anniversary Mass with a priest he knew had stepped down after being sent for treatment following complaints of abuse.