Egyptian women oppose “repressive” bill to strip them of rights and freedoms
Cairo, EgyptThomson Reuters Foundation Women’s rights could be rolled back 200 years in Egypt under a proposed law that would stop them signing their own marriage certificates, registering their child’s birth or travelling abroad without a man’s consent, rights activists say. The personal status bill, which was approved by the cabinet in January, would also […]
Essay: Pope Francis’ pilgrimage to Iraq improves relations with Muslims
In an article first published on Religion News Service, US Catholic commentator THOMAS REESE argues that Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq went beyond expectations in achieving its goals…