Christianity
On the road to an ethic of peace and non-violence
By Martin Hoegger One of the highlights of the Together for Europe meeting in Timişoara (Romania, 16-19 November 2023) was a workshop on peace. It gave the floor to witnesses…
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Christianity
Several women have accused a Georgian metropolitan of sexual assault
An investigation gathered the testimonies of five women who were victims of sexual assault by a high-ranking Georgian cleric over the past ten years.
Christianity
Kindergarten in Germany removes Christmas tree and sparks debate
The management does not want to put up a Christmas tree “in a spirit of religious freedom”, headlines the regional newspaper BILD By Ivan Dimitrov A decision by a kindergarten…
Christianity
The forgotten Ukrainian roots of a famous “French” saint as an example of imperial unification and denationalization
By Sergiy Shumilo A characteristic feature of imperial culture is the absorption of the spiritual, intellectual and creative forces and heritage of conquered peoples. Ukraine is no exception. Take away…
Christianity
What future for Christian culture in Europe?
By Martin Hoegger. What kind of Europe are we heading for? And, more specifically, where are the Churches and Church movements heading in the current climate of growing uncertainty? The…
Christianity
A large-scale study shows the state of the churches in North Macedonia
Last week, a study by the international organization "ICOMOS Macedonia" was presented in North Macedonia, dedicated to the state of churches and monasteries in the country. The study of 707…
Christianity
Christian Presence in Peril, Displacement and Harassment in the Holy Land
Christian presence in peril, the majority of people of northern Gaza have been displaced as well as Christians, whose installations have also been targeted.
Christianity
The Vatican allows the baptism of transgender people and children of same-sex marriages
A new ruling by the Vatican’s doctrine department has opened the door to Catholic baptism of transgender people and babies of same-sex couples.
Christianity
More and more priests in Moldova are leaving the Russian Orthodox Church and moving to the Romanian Patriarchate
A large part of the Orthodox parishes of the ROC in Moldova left this jurisdiction and joined the Romanian Orthodox Church, which also has its own jurisdiction in the country.…
Asia
INDIA – Bomb attempt against Jehovah’s Witnesses’ gathering, three dead and dozens injured
A former Jehovah’s Witness claims responsibility. After Germany (March 2023) and Italy (April 2023), Jehovah’s Witnesses are now killed in a bomb attack in another democracy, India An explosive device…