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...priesthood and for nuns. Since those far-off days the doctrine has led to all kinds of secret sins being committed by the priesthood, usually against adults, but also against children. Instead of the Pope making heart-rending apologies for the crimes of priests, he should be having a good hard look at this archaic doctrine and seriously considering its abandonment. Jay Nauss, GLEN APLIN, AUSTRALIA...
...priesthood and for nuns. Since those far-off days the doctrine has led to all kinds of secret sins being committed by the priesthood, usually against adults, but also against children. Instead of the Pope making heart-rending apologies for the crimes of priests, he should be having a good hard look at this archaic doctrine and seriously considering its abandonment. Jay Nauss, Glen Aplin, Australia...
...Cautious Optimism The CPA is achieving some good results. Bashir is not a popular leader and his need to raise his standing before April's vote persuaded him in February to agree to a cease-fire with the more Islamist of the Darfur rebels (and Chad, which supports them) in return for their support. The largest group, the Justice and Equality Movement, may even end up with Cabinet seats. In the south, the approaching referendum also seems to have convinced Bashir to accept the possibility that twice provoked the north to war. "If the result of the referendum is separation...
...answer to Africa's plight. Where it is wrong is that aid - especially focused on the killer diseases, like HIV/AIDS or malaria - saves lives and has a real impact. Where it is right, is that aid alone won't relieve Africa's poverty and underdevelopment. But good governance, the rule of law and a climate that welcomes solid private-sector investment can and will...
...Kagame of Rwanda and President Ernest Bai Koroma in Sierra Leone. They are examples of a new generation of pro-business, pro-reform African leaders, serious about rooting out corruption, protecting investors and leading more stable, better governed countries, convinced that a thriving private sector is a force for good. (See pictures of Africa's AIDS crisis...