But according to Elisabetta Pique, a Vaticanologist who writes for one of Argentina’s major newspapers, the bishops had a green light from Rome to declare Maduro illegitimate. . ... This ploy positions Rome as the key powerbroker in Venezuela, the only mediator on good terms with both..…
Consequently, if it is true that the earlier forms of governance, from ancient Rome forward, sometimes observed more, and sometimes observed less tolerance, then it is not clear why the modern state must be privileged in this regard. ..…
PCHR calls upon the States Parties to the Rome Statute of the ICC to work hard to hold Israeli war criminals accountable. . ..…
Joseph Preparatory School, Philadelphia, PA (1968-1970); Student, Weston School of Theology, Cambridge, MA (1970-1973); Intern, Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth, Wernersville, PA (1973-1974); Student, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome (1974-1978); Assistant director of campus ministry, Loyola..…
All eyes will turn to Rome between 21-24 February, when church clerics across the world meet to discuss how to handle the widening sexual abuse crisis in Catholic Church. ... In November, influenced by the success of #MeToo, group of women theologians convened meeting called Voices of Change..…
Such acts include murder, persecution on political grounds, and “other inhumane acts of a similar character intentionally causing great suffering or serious injury to body or to mental or physical health,” according to the Rome Statute. . Given strong evidence that serious crimes have been..…
In other words, Germany was on the side of the ancient tradition extending from Babylon to Imperial Rome, in the words of Babylonian king Hamurabi, to bring the four quarters of the world to obedience.. ..…