Articles on this issue "corruption"
NIGERIA’S leading bishop has told the European Parliament and other politicians that his country is being jeopardised by “the twin monsters of corruption and insecurity”. In a meeting …
read moreAuxiliary Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo of Cotabato, Philippines has publicly condemned the spread of political dynasties throughout the country. The Filipino prelate expressed his concern that …
read moreThree Catholic bishops in the Philippines called for the resignation of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, who they say has brought shame to the nation amid a string of corruption allegations. …
read moreEvery Christian should work to fight political and economic corruption, above all the laity involved in public life, said Benedict XVI. The Holy Father made these remarks condemning the …
read moreBy Father John Flynn A recent Vatican document summarized some of the lessons learned about the problem of corruption. On Oct. 4 the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace published a note …
read moreHere is the document "The Fight Against Corruption," written by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, issued today by the Vatican press office. * * * "The Fight Against Corruption" 1. …
read moreCorruption undermines the development of peoples and nations, and distorts the role of democratic institutions, says a Vatican official. Cardinal Renato Martino, president of the Pontifical …
read moreMore than two-thirds of countries in a recent survey showed serious levels of corruption. On Oct. 18 the Berlin-based organization Transparency International released its latest annual report, …
read moreMore than two-thirds of countries in a recent survey showed serious levels of corruption. On Oct. 18 the Berlin-based organization Transparency International released its latest annual report, …
read moreCorruption continues to be part of everyday life in many countries. The issue recently surfaced in Kenya, where the British high commissioner, Edward Clay, came under fire for his outspoken …
read moreChad's bishops warn of widespread corruption, a resumption of massacres against the population, and an "unhealthy" social climate that are threatening this central African nation. In a message …
read moreJohn Paul II warned against turning pockets of "extreme poverty" in Nicaragua into "endemic" destitution, as he stressed the importance of the struggle against corruption. On Saturday, when …
read moreCongo's national leaders lack interest in their own citizens' well-being, say the bishops of this central African nation. At the end of the episcopal conference meeting held Feb. 9-14, a …
read moreSouth Africa's Catholic episcopal conference has joined Christian denominations to launch a campaign to keep corruption from becoming part of the culture of the young democracy. The bishops' …
read moreZambia's bishops reminded the government that its top priority should be to help the poor. "A situation in which 80% of the population has no productive means to satisfy its needs can only be …
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