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Patristics after Neopatristics
Patristics as Orthodox self-identity Whether by coincidence or as a trend, in recent times Orthodox patristic studies have shown an increased interest in the nature of patristics - as such,…
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Churches highlight their humanitarian response to Ukraine at European Parliament
Humanitarian response from the European churches was highlighted by Slovakian Bishop Peter Mihoč at the Article 17 Dialogue Seminar held on 12 July at the European Parliament in Brussels. He…
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CEC’s work on human rights presented in London
CEC’s work on human rights and the project Safer and Stronger Communities in Europe was presented at a House of Lords event hosted by Lord John Alderdice in London.
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Cardinal Hollerich to preside over the beatification of Philipp Jeningen SJ
COMECE President Cardinal Hollerich will preside over the beatification Mass of Philipp Jeningen SJ on Saturday 16 July 2022 in the city of Ellwangen, Germany. A painting of Fr. Philipp…
Europe
Catalan Government promotes agreement “Religions for the language”
Catalonian Government promotes the Catalan language in the religious field through an agreement with the different denominations. ACN/TET - Barcelona - The Government signed an agreement on Tuesday with the…
Europe
PREMIERE: Italy on Freedom of Religion: “not only a moral or legal obligation”
Message from Italy's Director General for Political and Security Affairs, H.E. Ambassador Pasquale Ferrara on 5th July 2022 to the International Ministerial on Freedom of Religion or Belief hosted by the…
Europe
Will Mario Mauro be confirmed as the new EU Special Envoy on FoRB?
As per a newsletter from HRWF, it was the website Christian Network Europe (CNE) that broke the news on 4th July, of the EU appointing a new EU Special Envoy…
Buddhism
Tibetan leadership mourns the death of Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a nationalist who served in the post longer than anyone else before stepping down in 2020, was shot and killed on Friday at a campaign rally.
Europe
PREMIERE: Religion and faith when not politicized, help us tap into our humanity, Ambassador of Greece
Message from Ambassador of Greece to the UK, H.E. Mr Ioannis Raptakis on 5th July 2022 to the International Ministerial on Freedom of Religion or Belief hosted by the Foreign…
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CEC seminar highlights the role of religion in Ukraine conflict
“The role of religion in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine” was a theme in focus at a virtual seminar hosted by CEC on 30 June.