Globally, freedom of peaceful assembly faced restrictions in at least 100 of the 197 countries from October 2021 to September 2022, the report showed.
New report says governments limit, restrict right to assemble peacefully
U.K. Supreme Court: Buffer zones OK at Northern Ireland abortion clinics
The court announced Dec. 7 that the legislation to ban “direct” and “indirect” pro-life “influence” within 100 meters of abortion facilities did not infringe the right to free expression upheld by the convention, to which the U.K. is a signatory.
Dobbs decision dominates Supreme Court’s year
The court’s ruling said there is no constitutional right to abortion in the United States, immediately bringing all abortion policy decisions to the state level and prompting state ballot measures on abortion in the November election.
Ukrainians seek blessing for rehab center; pope urges action for peace
Since Russia launched its war in late February, the major said, more than 5 million Ukrainians fleeing the fighting have come to Lviv, a major city in Western Ukraine.
As Dallas charter turns 20, abuse has become issue for much of society
At that meeting, the U.S. bishops adopted the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People,” their landmark directives addressing clergy sexual abuse in the United States.
Advocates applaud extension of TPS for Haitian migrants residing in U.S.
Citing a continued worsening humanitarian crisis in Haiti, the Biden administration announced Dec. 5 it would allow more Haitian migrants already in the United States to apply for Temporary Protected Status, or TPS.
Pope approves new law strengthening oversight of Vatican-related entities
The new law, which takes effect Dec. 8, applies to all legal “persons” or entities dedicated to a specific purpose and that are connected to the Holy See or Vatican City State.
Court in India orders police protection for Vatican appointee
A top court in the southern Indian state of Kerala has ordered police protection for the apostolic administrator of an archdiocese in the Eastern rite Syro-Malabar Church, which is embroiled in a bitter liturgical dispute.