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Published on May 22, 2026

Help us free 3 women imprisoned for roles in a ‘lesbian network’

Three friends in homophobic Cameroon can be set free for $213 each Donations are urgently needed to free eight prisoners, including Addie, Diane and Sonia. For their safety, in this article they are identified by pseudonyms. This illustration of Addie, …

Source: Erasing 76 Crimes - Center-left
Published on May 23, 2026

Living in the shadows

The Dutch embassy and its Thai partners hosted "At The Heart Of Democracy: The Journey From Amsterdam To Bangkok" earlier this month at SCB Connext to launch the "Amsterdam Rainbow Dress" exhibition ahead of the International Day …

Source: Bangkok Post - Center-right
Published on May 19, 2026

We have freed 56 LGBTQ prisoners. We need help to free 8 more

Readers’ donations will make a crucial difference in 8 LGBTQ prisoners’ lives. Word cloud shows the pseudonyms of the 56 prisoners for whom Project Not Alone has won early release. Five gay men and three lesbians deserve to be set free in Cameroon and …

Source: Erasing 76 Crimes - Center-left
Published on May 15, 2026

African nun on Synod study group says she did not help draft pro-LGBT report

News Sister Josée's lack of participation in the Synod report's text on homosexuality is notable because she has a history of denouncing LGBT ideology. (LifeSiteNews) — Sister Josée Ngalula, a Congolese theologian and the only African …

Source: LifeSite - Right-wing
Published on May 14, 2026

African Member of Synod Group Did Not Help Draft Homosexuality Text

The lone African member of a Vatican study group that published a controversial text on homosexuality in its final report did not participate in its drafting, raising further questions about the document’s representativeness and relevance. Sister of St. …

Source: National Catholic Register - Center-right
Published on May 15, 2026

Latin American nationals deported by the U.S. to Congo face an uncertain future

DAKAR, Senegal — It’s an existence that Congo’s president has described as “living the Congolese dream.” For the 15 Latin Americans deported to the African nation under the Trump administration’s widely criticized crackdown on migrants, it feels more like …

Source: Los Angeles Times - Center-left
Published on May 7, 2026

This Popular Safari Destination Just Repealed Its Colonial-Era Anti-Gay Laws

Botswana has officially removed colonial-era laws criminalizing same-sex relations. Here’s what the change means for LGBTQ+ rights and what comes next. The government of the southern African nation of Botswana has repealed the country’s colonial-era laws …

Source: Fodors Travel Guide - Center-left
Published on May 21, 2026

Love Language

One day, as a sixteen-year-old in the late Aughts, I received an AOL instant message from my friend Kenyon. He wanted to know whether I had heard of Esperanto, the universal language. Kenyon was several years older than me, and something of a mentor. Like …

Source: Harper's Magazine - Center-left
Published on May 6, 2026

ICE Held Maryland Gaming Champion Ludovic Mbock for 25 Days. Sending Him Back to Cameroon Could Kill Him.

Twenty Years of Compliance, One Routine Check-In That Changed Everything When Ludovic Mbock walked into the ICE office in Baltimore on February 17, 2026, he expected the same outcome he’d experienced every year for 18 years: a brief meeting, a few …

Source: TANTV - Pending
Published on May 18, 2026

Debate Between the Vatican and the German Bishops About Blessings Enters a New Phase

A debate between the Vatican and Germany’s Catholic bishops over blessings for same-sex, divorced and remarried couples has moved into more open and formal discussions after a firm warning from Pope Leo XIV. The issue began when Cardinal Reinhard Marx …

Source: New Ways Ministry - Left-wing
Published on Apr 29, 2026

Pope Leo’s Africa visit raises the question: Is the continent really the church’s future?

(RNS) — During his recent visit to Africa, Pope Leo XIV was encouraging to a continent where religion, family and community are still vital in the lives of people. But he was also challenging, especially to the ruling elites whose corruption and infighting …

Source: Religion News Service - Center-left
Published on Apr 24, 2026

Pope Leo wraps up Africa tour which saw him feud with Trump and blast ‘tyrants’

Open this photo in gallery:Pope Leo XIV arrives to celebrate the Holy Mass at the Malabo stadium, in Equatorial Guinea, on Thursday.Misper Apawu/The Associated Press Pope Leo XIV urged the United States and Iran to return to talks to end the war …

Source: The Globe and Mail - Neutral
Published on Apr 24, 2026

Spat with Trump distracts from Pope Leo’s Africa tour

Spat with Trump distracts from Pope Leo’s Africa tour The Pope used his Africa debut to address broader global issues – but left many local questions unanswered. Pope Leo XIVth’s 10-day African tour, completed this week, was overshadowed by a running spat …

Source: Institute for Security Studies - Center-left
Published on Apr 25, 2026

Holy See does not approve formalized blessings of same-sex unions, but ‘all are welcome’ in Church, says pope

Pope Leo XIV said on the papal plane April 23 that the Holy See does not approve of formalized blessings of same-sex couples, while stressing that Church unity “should not revolve around sexual matters” and that all people are welcome in the Catholic …

Source: Catholic Standard - Washington D.C. - Center-right
Published on Apr 24, 2026

Pope speaks on same-sex blessings and migration, condemns killings in Iran

Pope Leo XIV said on the papal plane April 23 that the Holy See does not approve of formalized blessings of same-sex couples, while stressing that Church unity "should not revolve around sexual matters" and that all people are welcome in the …

Source: Angelus News - California - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 24, 2026

Pope Leo: Holy See does not approve formalized blessings of same-sex unions, but ‘all are welcome’ in Church

Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalists aboard a flight returning to Rome April 23, 2026, at the conclusion of his 11-day apostolic journey to Africa. OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media Pope Leo XIV said on the papal plane April 23 that the Holy …

Source: The Catholic Spirit - Minnesota - Center-right
Published on Apr 24, 2026

Pope condemns killings in Iran, speaks on migration, same-sex blessings

Pope Leo XIV answers questions from journalists during a news conference aboard the plane flying back to Rome after leaving from Equatorial Guinea, April 23, 2026. CNS photo/Lola Gomez Pope Leo XIV, who has repeatedly called for peace and dialogue in …

Source: The Catholic Spirit - Minnesota - Center-right
Published on Apr 24, 2026

Pope rejects formal same-sex blessings, urges Church unity

Pope Leo XIV said on the papal plane April 23 that the Holy See does not approve of formalized blessings of same-sex couples, while stressing that Church unity "should not revolve around sexual matters" and that all people are welcome in the …

Source: Union of Catholic Asian News - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 24, 2026

Pope Leo: Holy See does not approve formalized blessings of same-sex unions, but 'all are welcome' in Church

Pope Leo XIV said on the papal plane April 23 that the Holy See does not approve of formalized blessings of same-sex couples, while stressing that Church unity "should not revolve around sexual matters" and that all people are welcome in the …

Source: The Catholic Register - Right-wing

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Published on May 25, 2026 - 09:45 GMT

President Cyril Ramaphosa host Bafana Bafana World Cup Send-off Dinner, 27 May

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, host the Bafana Bafana FIFA World Cup Send-off Dinner at the Sefako M. Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. The send-off dinner hosted under the theme "United by Hope, Driven by Pride…

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Published on May 25, 2026 - 04:24 GMT

Sebuah Destinasi Bertaraf Dunia Baharu di Asia Sedang Terbentuk di Utara

Sebuah destinasi pesisir pantai generasi baharu kini sedang berkembang pesat di Utara Nha Trang NHA TRANG, Vietnam, May 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Utara Nha Trang sedang mengalami evolusi geografi yang ketara, mengubah tenaga sosial dan pelancongan …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 05:25 GMT

Minister Gayton McKenzie and Deputy Minister Peace Mabe table the 2026/27 Dept Budget Vote virtually, 12 May

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, and Deputy Minister Ms Peace Mabe will table the 2026 Budget Vote Speech virtually before the National Assembly on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, due to adverse weather conditions. Important to note: The post …

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Published on May 12, 2026 - 18:52 GMT

Frank Gay Services and Orlando Magic Continue Community Impact Through Free Throw and Saves Program

Partnership raises funds for OMYF and supports families across Central Florida with recent HVAC donation ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Orlando Magic and Frank Gay Services continue to make a meaningful impact …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 06:35 GMT

Minister Gayton McKenzie and Deputy Minister Peace Mabe table the 2026 Budget Vote virtually, 12 May

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, and Deputy Minister Ms Peace Mabe will table the 2026 Budget Vote Speech virtually before the National Assembly on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, due to adverse weather conditions. Important to note: The post …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 05:32 GMT

Minister Gayton McKenzie: Sports, Arts and Culture Dept Budget Vote 2026/27

House Chairperson Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Hon Peace Mabe Ministers and Deputy Ministers present Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee, Hon Joe McGluwa Honourable Members Chairpersons and Chief Executives of our Public Entities Director …

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Published on May 22, 2026 - 18:29 GMT

New York Festivals Storytellers Gala Announces 2026 TV & Film Awards Winners: Mediacorp Named Broadcaster of the Year

2026 Grand Awards Presented to Ending Wars and Making Peace, Hundertdreizehn (One Hundred and Thirteen), and The Disappearance of Miss Scott NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York Festivals TV & Film Awards …

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Published on May 22, 2026 - 17:07 GMT

New York Festivals Storytellers Gala Announces 2026 Radio Award Winners; CBC/Radio-Canada Named Broadcaster of the Year

2026 Grand Awards Honor Sea of Lies, Uncuffed Season 4, and Wolf Valley NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York Festivals Radio Awards Storytellers Gala proudly announces the 2026 Radio Awards winners. …

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Published on May 25, 2026 - 04:42 GMT

'The Sun and Wind Are Willing': Faith and Indigenous Leaders Make Moral Case for Energy Justice

A panel of faith leaders, Indigenous voices, and global advocates will argue that the world’s failure to deliver energy security. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A panel of faith leaders, Indigenous voices, and …

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Published on May 24, 2026 - 15:37 GMT

Select Bestselling Authors from The Gifts of Pain Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with New Spanish Version

Dr. Elayna Fernandez and 31 co-authors from The Gifts of Pain series announce Los Dones del Dolor, Volumen 2 in commemoration of Mental Health Awareness Month FORT WORTH, TX, TX, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Elayna …

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Published on May 24, 2026 - 14:41 GMT

Surviving Mann: All-Stars Season 4 Premieres June 1 on Pursuit Channel

American Stories Fans Get Early Sneak Peek During Special Memorial Week Event May 29 DUNEDIN, FL, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Stories Entertainment (ASE) announced today that Surviving Mann: All-Stars Season 4 will …

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Published on May 24, 2026 - 13:59 GMT

Escaping the Grip of Eastern European Communism Shares a Powerful Story of Survival and Freedom

Peter Kasl recounts his family’s daring escape from communist Czechoslovakia in a gripping memoir of courage, sacrifice, and resilience. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In his compelling memoir, Escaping the …

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Published on May 24, 2026 - 20:09 GMT

Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts

The Global IHL Initiative is a joint effort launched in 2024 by Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, South Africa, and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to elevate IHL as a political priority in a bid to reverse the trend of …

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Published on May 23, 2026 - 13:06 GMT

Actress Julianne Michelle Hosts Successful Mommy’s Heart Mother’s Day Shopping Event to Benefit Abuse Survivors

Actress Julianne Michelle Hosts Successful Mommy’s Heart Mother’s Day Shopping Event Featuring T. Tandon to Support Abused Parents and Children NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Actress and Mommy’s Heart founder …

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Published on May 23, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

International Peace Commission Launches Global SDG Leadership Network to Advance UN Sustainable Development Goals

International volunteer initiative empowers global SDG leaders to advance peace, sustainability, civic engagement, and community impact worldwide. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Worldwide Volunteer Initiative to Advance …

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Published on May 23, 2026 - 12:25 GMT

Stark A11y Advocates for Digital Inclusion at Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) Event

Local leaders, nonprofits, and businesses engaged in conversation and experiential learning to address the need for more accessibility in Stark County. CANTON, OH, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stark A11y, an all-volunteer …

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Published on May 23, 2026 - 12:08 GMT

Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines chosen as a 2026 CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR

Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2026 California Nonprofit of the Year. SYLMAR, CA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA | TLC) …

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Published on May 23, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Truck Accident Lawsuits Draw Attention to Commercial Driver Safety Concerns

Recent truck accident claims continue to raise concerns about commercial driver safety, fatigue, and roadway liability across the U.S. MIAMI, FLORIDA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Legal Claim Assistant is highlighting …

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Published on May 22, 2026 - 22:34 GMT

Braveminds Academy Earns Top National and Florida Mental Health Honors

Award-Winning Care. Life-Changing Results. TAMPA BAY , FL, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Braveminds Academy, a premier residential mental health treatment center for adolescent boys ages 11–17 in Largo, Florida, has earned …

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Published on May 22, 2026 - 22:00 GMT

Victory Recovery Partners Highlights Dual-Diagnosis Care for Mental Health Awareness Month

For Mental Health Awareness Month, the practice underscores its integrated approach to treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. FARMINGVILLE, NY, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recognition of Mental …

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Published on May 23, 2026 - 08:35 GMT

Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous

Capacity-building in the health-care sector We support health-care systems at different levels to prevent, mitigate and manage the effects of violence. In Haiti, throughout 2026, fierce armed clashes have been affecting people in the capital, Port-au- …

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Published on May 22, 2026 - 20:05 GMT

Branding Texas Launches New Strategy Framework Focusing on Traditional Dallas Logo Design Methods

Branding Texas is reinforcing human-driven creativity and strategy, delivering logo design Dallas TX businesses can trust to be built for long-term success. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Branding Texas, a regional …

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Published on May 22, 2026 - 19:15 GMT

'America: The Once Great Nation' Examines How America Changed and What That Shift Has Meant

A thoughtful reflection on America’s cultural, social, and moral transformation through history, personal insight, and modern-day realities. PAHRUMP, NV, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when America feels more divided …

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Published on May 22, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

Pedestrian Injury Cases Increase in High-Traffic Urban Areas, Report Finds

Urban pedestrian injury claims continue to rise as traffic congestion and distracted driving remain major safety concerns nationwide. MIAMI, FLORIDA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Legal Claim Assistant is highlighting …

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Published on May 22, 2026 - 16:25 GMT

The Advocates announces Denver office opening, expands Colorado car accident and personal injury practice

The Advocates expands in Denver, offering experienced car accident legal help, client-focused support, and guidance for Colorado injury victims. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Advocates announced the opening of …

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Published on May 22, 2026 - 15:26 GMT

Japanese Clothing Co Highlights the Lasting Appeal of Japanese-Inspired Everyday Fashion

NORTH OF ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, May 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Japanese Clothing Co, an online retailer offering Japanese style clothing, provides a curated selection of apparel influenced by Japanese design for shoppers internationally. …

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Published on May 22, 2026 - 14:23 GMT

Governments from around the world back social innovation as a vital response to major crises

Ministers and government leaders from around the world came together this week (19 May) in a show of international support for social innovation. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ministers and government leaders from …

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Published on May 22, 2026 - 14:01 GMT

Spartan Medical Commends HHS Sec. Kennedy & USDA Sec. Rollins for $7.5M Investment to Expand Access to Real Food Program

Spartan Medical proudly supports the HHS & USDA initiatives of providing real food to help prevent chronic disease for American families. GAITHERSBURG, MD, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spartan Medical, a veteran-owned …

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