|
|
Latest NewsBishop criticises West's aid agenda8 February 2013A Catholic bishop in Kenya has criticised Western governments for pushing what he called a pro-abortion and pro-gay agenda in developing nations. Bishop Anthony Muheria of Kitui said that the focus of Western engagement in Africa should instead be on corruption and holding political leaders to account. "I know it's not politically correct to say it here but they are pushing things that go against our African values and that we are not ready for," Bishop Muheria told The Tablet. The bishop said Western governments were imposing on African nations a "gay [rights] agenda" and an "abortion agenda", which he said were "nothing to do with us and out of place". The bishop was in London last week visiting the Catholic charity Cafod, which is helping the Kenyan bishops run civic education programmes ahead of elections on 4 March. For other recent bulletins, select from the list here: |
 Latest NewsCardinal dreams of Christian unity Koch stresses 'no conversion of Jews' Rome orders O'Brien out of Scotland Polish abortion figures shock public In this week’s issueAn easeful death? ‘Give the poor the oil that anoints them with dignity: a job’ ‘Migrants bring the vitality of non-Western spirituality’ Cosmic connection of the heart Gross, and not so moral Yes, we can confirm The Tablet BlogAbigail Frymann Does Cardinal O’Brien deserve banishment or pardon? He at least owes us an explanation Elena Curti, Deputy Editor Don’t stop there, Justine Greening, the current model of aid is problematic Bishop Kevin Dowling, guest contributor Welby's right - St Benedict has much to offer banking reform efforts Laurence Freeman OSB Pope Francis is bringing Romero in from the cold Francis McDonagh, guest contributor
|
