Malta’s parliament on Monday adopted a law authorising divorce that is now set for formal approval by the president and likely to come into force in October in this overwhelmingly Catholic nation.
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Jul
25
Malta finally allows divorce following vote
Maltese will no longer have to travel abroad to divorce, following Monday’s overwhelming vote in favor of finally allowing couples to end their marriages on their heavily Catholic island nation.
Jun
02
Backing for divorce rises in Philippines
Support for divorce is rising in the mainly Roman Catholic Philippines, which is among only three territories where it is still banned, according to a nationwide survey released Thursday.
Jun
01
Malta: Referendum on Legalizing Divorce Approved by Voters
The deeply Catholic country is the only nation in the E.U. in which divorce is still illegal — but now voters have decided it’s time to let unhappy couples officially split
Jun
01
Malta backs introduction of divorce in referendum
Staunchly Catholic Malta approved the introduction of divorce, backing the move by a small majority in a referendum.
Jun
01
Philippines reviews divorce law
The Philippines legislature is debating a bill to legalise divorce – a move likely to face a tough challenge from Congress and the powerful Catholic Church.
Jun
01
Maltese say yes to divorce
Overwhelmingly Catholic Malta has voted in favour of legalising divorce, Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi announced Sunday after a referendum in one of the only two countries where it is still banned.
Jun
01
Divorce bill sets the stage for new clash with Church
LAWMAKERS are set to tackle a divorce bill this week that is certain to further anger the Catholic Church, which is already up in arms over a reproductive health bill being debated in Congress.
Jun
01
Reports: Malta says ‘Yes’ to divorce
Malta has voted in favor of introducing divorce in a referendum on the tiny, staunchly Catholic Mediterranean island, news reports said Sunday.