Catholic Priests In Colorado Using Gay Dating Apps.
Catholic Laity And Clergy For Renewal Spent $4m To Out Priests Using Hookup Apps, Notifying Bishops Nationwide
A conservative Catholic group called Catholic Laity and Clergy for Renewal spent millions to collect data on priests using gay hookup and dating apps. They shared this data with bishops nationwide. The group’s mission is to “empower the church” by providing evidence-based resources. It has caused concern among LGBTQ+ advocates and privacy specialists, as well as criticism from some in the Catholic Church who see it as a sin. A spokesperson for the group said their president would comment but no interview was given yet.
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1. Hamburg shooting: eight people killed in Jehovah’s Witnesses hall
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. Eight people were killed at a Hamburg Jehovah’s Witness centre, including the suspected gunman. Several others were injured, some seriously. The suspect was believed to be a former member of the group aged 30–40 who was not known as an extremist. Police will give more details at midday local time and Chancellor Olaf Scholz called it “a brutal act of violence”. World leaders have expressed grief for the victims and local people were told to stay indoors during police operations in Gross Borstel district. Germany has seen several mass shootings in recent years
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A gunman attacked a Jehovah’s Witnesses church in Hamburg, Germany, killing several people and injuring eight. The suspected killer is believed to be among the dead. Chancellor Olaf Scholz called it a “brutal act of violence” and the Interior Minister said they are working urgently to investigate the crime. Residents received warnings on their phones and police found several wounded or dead when they arrived at the scene. This is not Germany’s first shooting in recent years; similar events have happened in Hanau and Halle recently as well.
3. In Istanbul, earthquake survivors rebuild shattered lives
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When an earthquake hit Turkey’s southernmost province of Hatay, its impact was felt in Istanbul where close relatives live. Hacer Guven, 81, survived the collapse of her fourth floor apartment building but her husband did not. 51,000 people are known to have died and 2.7 million displaced across the region — some 1.1 million sought shelter elsewhere in Turkey while others stayed with family or a support network. Many buildings collapsed or were severely damaged and rents have risen rapidly due to the influx of people looking for safety leading to tent cities being erected and container homes built by the government for those without housing options. Hacer is now living with her granddaughter in Istanbul as there is nothing left back home for them to return to at this time.
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The federal government is launching a crackdown on companies charging patients for medically necessary care. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos has sent a letter to all provincial and territorial health ministers warning of reduced federal health transfer payments if charges continue. According to the Canada Health Act, it is not allowed to charge patients for these services. Companies like Maple offer virtual visits at a fee, but could be impacted by this move. Debate on the role of private sector in providing publicly funded healthcare is growing and the Trudeau government recently struck an agreement with provinces and territories for increased funding over 10 years.
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UK has been in lockdown for 3 years. GDP dropped by more than 25%, but rebounded and is now back to pre-pandemic levels. There was some growth in January, but it was largely due to one-off factors. The recession predicted last November hasn’t materialized yet, and the economy is showing more resilience than expected. However, the economy won’t do much better this year, and rising interest rates will be felt by consumers and businesses soon. The budget next week will outline the government’s plan for future growth.
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