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Romanian Patriarchate distances itself from Archbishop Teodosii of Tomi

The Romanian Orthodox Church has distanced itself from the position and actions of Archbishop Teodosii of Tomi (Constanța), who openly campaigned in his diocese for Calin Georgescu as “God’s messenger.” The Archbishop does not...

Russian bank cards are given to clerics of the Patriarchate of Alexandria

Russian bank cards are given to the African clerics of the Patriarchate of Alexandria who switch to the Moscow Patriarchate in the so-called “African Exarchate of the Russian Orthodox Church”. This was told by...

Belgium Archbishop Luc Terlinden, A Christmas Message of Hope and Transformation

As Christmas 2024 approaches, Archbishop Luc Terlinden embodies a spirit of hope and renewal that resonates deeply with Belgium's Catholic community. With a background rooted in humility and action, Terlinden’s reflections and leadership signal...

UK Appoints David Smith MP as Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief

In a significant move for global religious freedom, the UK Government has appointed David Smith MP as its new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB). This appointment, announced in early December...

Final In-Person IRF Roundtable of 2024 Honors IRF Ambassador, Rashad Hussain on Capitol Hill

Washington, D.C., Dec 13 – Final In-person IRF Roundtable of 2024 Honors IRF Ambassador, Rashad Hussain on Capitol Hill On December 9, the IRF Roundtable convened in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill...

European Parliament Re-establishes Intergroup on Freedom of Religion or Belief

Brussels – In a decisive move to enhance the protection of religious freedom across Europe and beyond, the European Parliament has re-established the Intergroup on Freedom of Religion or Belief. This initiative, confirmed during the...

Addressing Anti-Christian Hatred: COMECE’s Call for an EU Coordinator Gains Momentum

On December 4, 2024, the European Parliament hosted the 27th edition of the European Prayer Breakfast, where the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) made a compelling case for the...

Religious Freedom Awards 2024: A Tribute to Coexistence and Human Dignity

Religious Freedom // Last November 29, 2024, at the Church of Scientology of Spain, located just meters from the National Parliament in Madrid, the 11th edition of the Religious Freedom Awards, was held. This event,...

Christians in Aleppo Uncertain Fate

The fate of Christians in Syria’s second-largest city, Aleppo, is uncertain, having been seized by an Islamist group dominated by the Syrian branch of al-Qaeda and other factions hostile to the Assad regime. The...

Hindu Forum Belgium celebrated a first step to state recognition of Hinduism

On 22 November, the Hindu community of Belgium celebrated the first legal step to the recognition of Hinduism by the Belgian Government and Parliament with their decision last year to grant a subsidy to the Hindu Forum...

Thousands of conscientious objectors in Ukraine under threat of 3-year prison terms

In the last few months, the number of criminal proceedings against religious conscientious objectors has suddenly dramatically increased in Ukraine, mainly affecting the members of the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ community and even their religious ministers....

The Gentiles declare the apostles gods

By prof. A.P. Lopukhin Acts of the Apostles, chapter 14. The preaching of Paul and Barnabas in Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe (1 – 7). The healing of the crippled man in Lystra and the attempt...

A web designer will be the first saint of the millennium

An Italian teenager will be the first saint canonized in the millennium by the Catholic Church, Pope Francis announced at his weekly audience at the Vatican on Wednesday. Carlo Akutis, 15, who died of leukemia,...

The IX All-Russian scientific and practical conference of the Russian Orthodox Church and the penal system of the Russian Federation was held

The IX All-Russian scientific and practical conference of the Russian Orthodox Church and the penal system of the Russian Federation was held at the Academy of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia. The event was...

A Celebration of Kindness and Peace at the Churches of Scientology for Europe

On Boulevard Waterloo in Brussels, the Churches of Scientology for Europe hosted a landmark conference centered on kindness, peace, and understanding among diverse communities. Organized under the stewardship of Eric Roux, a dedicated advocate...

UN General Assembly Takes a Stand: New Resolution Addresses Trafficking and Forced Religious Conversions

Washington, D.C., November 20, 2024 – In a step forward for the advancement of human rights worldwide, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)s Third Committee has approved a groundbreaking resolution on Child, Early, and Forced...

A Ruby Celebration: Scientology Marks 40 Years of Advocacy and Achievement through the IAS

KINGNEWSWIRE Press release // On a crisp autumn night in East Grinstead’s embrace of England saw an assembly gather as the members of the International Association of Scientologists (IAS) convened to mark a significant...

Words That Shape the Future: Antonella Sberna’s Vision for Interreligious Dialogue in Europe

At the event titled "Why Words Matter," organized by the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID), European Parliament Vice President Antonella Sberna delivered a thought-provoking speech that underscored the transformative role of language and dialogue in...

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew congratulated Donald Trump

On November 7, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew sent a congratulatory letter to the newly elected US President Donald Trump, wishing him health, strength and success in his upcoming second presidential term. "Recognizing the enormous responsibilities of...

Russian Patriarch Kirill had a hard word for Halloween

A toxic holiday that revives paganism, the spiritual leader believes In a speech, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church warned against what he called attempts to "revive paganism," saying neo-paganism had infiltrated certain "military...

Devastating Fatwa: Top Islamic Scholar in Gaza Criticizes Hamas for October 7

А prominent Islamic scholar in the Gaza Strip has issued an atypical and strong fatwa condemning the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel that sparked the war in the enclave. Prof. Dr. Salman al-Dayah,...

Scientology Mission of Bergamo, Italy, celebrates 35 years since first opening

Bergamo, ITALY, KINGNEWSWIRE // On Sunday, November 10, hundreds of Scientologists gathered to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the presence of the Church of Scientology Mission in Bergamo. In fact, Scientology’s presence in Bergamo began...

The imprisonment of the apostle Peter

By prof. A. P. Lopukhin Acts of the Apostles, chapter 12. 1 – 18. Herod persecutes the Church: the killing of James, the imprisonment of Peter and his miraculous release. 19 – 23. Death of...

Women in the Church in Orthodox perspective

What is the place of women in the church and in life in general? After all, the Orthodox view is a special view. And the opinions of different priests can differ greatly from each...

The first Christians in Antioch

By prof. A.P. Lopukhin Acts of the Apostles, chapter 11. The displeasure of the believers in Jerusalem against Peter because of his association with the uncircumcised and the pacification of the discontented (1 – 18)....
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