Partial decriminalization of abortion in Brazil provokes ire of religious right

A Brazilian court’s ruling legalizing abortion during the first trimester has caused uproar among politicians with strong ties to Roman Catholic and evangelical faiths, who have gained ground in the current government.

Ahead of the World Cup, Brazil’s churches work to protect children from sex abuse

During the World Cup in Brazil, a nationwide campaign will raise awareness of the hundreds of vulnerable children at risk of sexual exploitation.