Sixth Global South Conference set for Cairo
Pope Francis tells priests to pardon women who have abortions
By Stephanie Kirchgaessner, [theguardian]
Pope Francis has opened the door for women who have had abortions – an act considered a grave sin by the Catholic church – to be absolved if they express contrition and seek forgiveness from their priest.
US says it is frustrated by the slow progress of peace process
The US Special Envoy to South Sudan and Sudan Donald Booth said his country is ready to expand sanctions against political and military figures unless warring parties end the violence quickly.