Europe
European Union clears LVMH-Tiffany deal as court battle looms
European Union clears LVMH-Tiffany deal as court battle looms
Year: 2020
Christianity
‘Franciscan friars administer Syrian Christians in Idlib jihadist zone’
Two Franciscan friars are the only remaining clergy in Idlib, Syria, and the details of their lives ministering in one of the last bastions of jihadist rule in the country,…
Christianity
Renewal of Vatican-China deal triggers Taiwan religious freedom concerns
Taiwan has highlighted concern for religious freedom and human rights following the Oct. 22 announcement of the renewal of the Vatican-China provisional agreement on the appointment of bishops.
News
Pope Francis prays for victims of Cameroon school shooting – Vatican News
At the weekly General Audience, Pope Francis prays for peace in conflict-ridden parts of Cameroon, in the wake of a school shooting in Kumba which claimed the lives of several…
News
2020 Climate Action Award winners shine ray of hope
In a year that has cast darkness upon many, the 2020 UN Global Climate Action Awards, announced on Tuesday, shone a light on the positive action that many across the…
Europe
EU Wants UK Reassurance Divergence From EU Rules Won’t Be Too Big to Offer Financial Market Access
EU Wants UK Reassurance Divergence From EU Rules Won't Be Too Big to Offer Financial Market Access
Health
UN agency chiefs appeal for ‘open science’ beyond COVID-19, citing dangers of secrecy and denial
The heads of three UN agencies joined forces on Tuesday to appeal for a global push towards “open science”, citing the value of cooperation in the response to COVID-19 and the dangers…
News
Concern for Covid-19 spread in Syria – Vatican News
The continued spread of COVID-19 in Syria is causing concern, as the virus has emerged in refugee camps in the Idlib region.
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Cardinal-elect Cantalamessa: Nomination ‘recognition of Word of God’ – Vatican News
Following Pope Francis’ announcement of his intention to create Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa a Cardinal, the Italian Capuchin priest says his new role will be an opportunity to help the Pope…