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The Olympic Games and Religion: A Journey from Ancient Greece to Paris 2024
The connection, between the Olympic Games and religion spans from Greece to the Paris 2024 Games. Originating in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece, the Olympics were initially an event dedicated…
News
The EU and the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, a fortress under siege
East of the European Union, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, 84, courageously holds a vulnerable fortress defending the historical presence of Christianity in Turkey, which has been under threat for…
Europe
Experts at conference held at the Church of Scientology of Rome, make the point on the state of freedom of belief in Italy and the world
University professors, civil servants, parliamentarians and religious representatives took part in a one-day conference on current challenges to freedom of belief.
Ahmadiyya
Persecution of Ahmadis, in Pakistan; A Detailed Analysis of the International Human Rights Desks 2023 Annual Report
In Pakistan the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, a minority group has long been facing discrimination, violence and rights violations.
Books
Scientology’s Foundation Mejora presents new scholarly book about 10 years of promotion and defense of religious freedom
Brussels, Brussels, Belgium, 29th May 2024 - religious freedom - The Mejora Foundation, which has consultative status with the UN ECOSOC, presented its latest book at the Faculty of Law of…
News
Pope celebrates peace with children gathered in Rome for first WCD
Pope Francis asks children gathered in Rome’s stadium for the first World Children's Day (WCD) to pray for their peers who are suffering from war
Christianity
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will attend the summit in Switzerland
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will attend the summit, which will be held in Switzerland on June 15 and 16 and will be dedicated to the war in Ukraine. Heads and representatives…
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A Russian Jehovah’s Witness was sentenced to 8 years in prison
On May 16, 2024, the Samara Regional Court confirmed the sentence of Jehovah's Witness Alexander Chagan to 8 years in prison under Part 1 of Art. 282.2 Criminal Code (organization…
Europe
Scientology, growingly recognized as a religion worldwide, turns 60 in Denmark
KingNewsWire // The Church of Scientology Denmark celebrated its 60th anniversary with a lively event in Copenhagen, where distinguished speakers, such as a respected religious scholar, a passionate human rights advocate…