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Religious freedom is more than religion
Brian Festa On December 21, 2020 –just four days before Christians everywhere would celebrate the birth of their Savior– the Vatican’s doctrinal office (The Congregation for the Doctrine of the…
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Didn’t discriminate on basis of religion, says Delhi Police Commissioner regarding arrest in northeast Delhi violence
By ANI NEW DELHI: Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava on Tuesday said they did not discriminate on the basis of religion and confirmed that nearly 1,800 people were arrested in…
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China force Tibetans to pay less attention to religion
Washington [US], February 16 (ANI): In the latest attempt to tighten its grip in Tibet, China is forcing the Tibetans to pay less attention to their religion and show more…
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When religion was present — and notably absent — at the impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (RNS) — References to faith were a constant at last week’s impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump, with Democrats appearing especially comfortable invoking religion when discussing the attack…
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Join COMECE-FAFCE Webinar on “The Elderly and the Future of Europe”
COMECE-FAFCE joint Webinar on “The Elderly and the Future of Europe” Following the publication of a joint Reflection Paper on “The Elderly and the Future of Europe“, COMECE and the…
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Minister of Religion wants to close Meron
The Ministry of Religion sent a letter to Prof. Nachman Ash asking his opinion of a plan to entirely encircle Meron with police, including off-road areas, to prevent large crowds…
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Buddhist Times News – When the Dalai Lama Dies, His Reincarnation Will Be a Religious Crisis. Here’s What Could Happen
A decade ago, the Dalai Lama set himself a significant deadline. The best-known living Buddhist figure in the world said that when he turned 90 years old, he would decide…
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Dilip: TMC mixing politics, religion to divide people
Midnapore: Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh accused Trinamool Congress of pitting Goddess Durga against Lord Ram in an attempt to divide believers. “They (Trinamool) are trying to drive a wedge…
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Hundreds of UK churches sign up to welcome new Hong Kong arrivals
The United Kingdom is expecting tens of thousands of Hong Kong residents to arrive this year and a UK-wide Church initiative has begun welcome them to Britain as they leave…
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Religion, death penalty collide at Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is sending a message to states that want to continue to carry out the death penalty: Inmates must be allowed to have a spiritual adviser…