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In Athens speech, Pope Francis regrets global ‘retreat from democracy’
Pope Francis has lamented a global "retreat from democracy" in a speech in Athens, the cradle of Western civilization.
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In Montenegro, communion with one spoon was banned
Authorities in the neighboring Balkan state have effectively banned the Orthodox Church's traditional communion of believers with a spoon, Serbian media reported. From 1 December, religious communities in predominantly Orthodox…
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COMECE mourns the death of Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union Mgr Aldo Giordano
COMECE mourns the death of Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union Mgr Aldo Giordano Archbishop Aldo Giordano, the Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union, died on Thursday 2 December 2021…
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Christmas, diversity, and religious traditions
As the Christmas holidays approach, heated debates rage over the maintenance of certain Christian traditions in the public sphere. For instance, in Spain in recent years, the placing of nativity…
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EVENT | Our hope for Europe: Conference on the Future of Europe
Our hope for Europe: Conference on the Future of Europe “Our hope for Europe: Conference on the Future of Europe” will be held on 7 December 2021, 19:00 – 21:00…
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Scientologists will be celebrating the UN UDHR Anniversary
The Church of Scientology has since its very inception been a promoter of fundamental human rights. Therefore, for December 2021, the Church and its members launch a series of celebrations…
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Nigeria’s exclusion from the religious freedom blacklist irks Bishop. – Vatican News
Paul Samasumo – Vatican City. Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of Oyo Diocese, in Nigeria, has joined a growing chorus of persons and organisations critical of the decision by the United States State Department…
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Pope entrusts Cyprus & Greece visit to Our Lady’s protection – Vatican News
By Devin Watkins The Pope took a moment from his busy schedule on Wednesday afternoon to pray a while at the feet of the ancient Roman icon of Mary Salus…
Christianity
Temples in Greece were emptied after a green certificate requirement
The new measures have already entered into force due to the record growth of patients The requirement for a green church certificate emptied temples in Greece. The country announced more…
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Churchgoers in Greece must prove vaccination status or take COVID test
Greece is now requiring churchgoers to provide proof of vaccination, a negative COVID test, or proof of natural immunity to attend services after a recent surge in coronavirus cases.