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Swiss Catholic theologian Hans Küng, who criticized popes, dies at 93

Hans Küng, the prominent and sometimes controversial Swiss Catholic theologian, who challenged popes, has died peacefully in his sleep in the university town of Tübingen, Germany, where he had lived and lectured since 1960.

COMECE launches new initiative on EU Christian cultural heritage

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) launches “Christian artworks month by month”, a new initiative promoting Christian cultural heritage from the dioceses of the COMECE Bishop Delegates located across Europe.

The word ‘Allah’ is for all, not just Muslims the Malaysian High Court’s recent decision

The World Evangelical Alliance has welcomed the Malaysian High Court's recent decision that recognized as unconstitutional and invalid a 1986 government directive that banned non-Muslims from using the word "Allah" to refer to God.

Coin found in Jerusalem’s Old City may contributed to Temple tax in Herod’s time

Archeologists in Jerusalem's Old City have discovered a box of artifacts, including a rare silver that pilgrims might have used to pay the Temple tax during King Herod's reign, a period of biblical significance.

US follows Europe as church membership falls below 50 percent

Americans seem to be following the pattern of Europeans and going to places of worship less and less and becoming more secular. The proportion of Americans who consider themselves members of a church, synagogue or mosque has dropped below 50 percent, a Gallup poll has found.

Bishop issues Palm Sunday appeal for end to IS-led violence in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado

In Mozambique, the Catholic apostolic administrator of Pemba issued an appeal on Palm Sunday for an end to violence in the northern province of Cabo Delgado where jihadi fighters linked to the group calling itself Islamic State are terrorizing the local population.

Webinar “Spirituality, Sustainability and Style”

COMECE and the Pontifical Council for Culture are pleased to invite you to join a webinar on the New European Bauhaus initiative of the European Commission. The event will take place in a digital format on Thursday 15 April 2021, from 17:00 to 19:10 (CEST)

CEC and COMECE share a message of hope for Easter amid Covid-19

In a joint message for the upcoming Easter, the Conference of European Churches (CEC) together with the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) sheer hope in Christ’s resurrection in the time of the Covid-19 pandemic. Addressing all people in Europe, especially the poor and the most vulnerable, CEC President Rev. Christian Krieger and COMECE President H. Em. Card. Jean-Claude Hollerich SJ issued the following message on 31 March.

COMECE to EC “A step for a more inclusive and fairer EU”

COMECE welcomes the European Commission’s Action Plan on the Social Pillar: “A step for a more inclusive and fairer EU” The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) welcomes the long-awaited Action Plan...

World health chief pays tribute to faith leaders in fight against COVID-19

The World Health Organization chief has played tribute to religious leaders from around the world for the role they have played a vital role in communicating with their communities on the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021 Spring COMECE Assembly – Catholic Church and EU Commission: “facing this historic period together”

2021 Spring COMECE Assembly Catholic Church and EU Commission: “facing this historic period together” Participating in the Spring Assembly of EU Bishops held online on 17-18 March 2021, European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas acknowledged the...

First ancient Bible texts found in 60 years in Dead Sea Scrolls discoveries

Israeli researchers have unveiled dozens of newly discovered Dead Sea Scroll fragments of biblical texts dating back nearly 2,000 years, the first such find in 60 years.

Carrie Underwood announces Gospel album release

When Carrie Underwood turned 38, she said she wants to give a gift to her fans, the release of a song from her upcoming album, "My Savior."

Catholic Church ‘does not have power’ to bless same-sex marriage, says Vatican

The Catholic Church does not have the power to bless same-sex unions although it can give blessings to individual persons "with homosexual inclinations," the Vatican has said.

2021 COMECE Spring Assembly: EU Bishops to meet with European Commission’s Vice President Margaritis Schinas

2021 COMECE Spring Assembly EU Bishops to meet with European Commission’s Vice President Margaritis Schinas   Delegates of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union will participate in the COMECE Spring Assembly to be held in a digital format on 17-18 March 2021 with the participation of European Commission’s Vice President Margaritis Schinas. The...

What happens now Beth Moore says she’s no longer a Southern Baptist?

The popular American evangelist and Bible teacher Beth Moore made headlines when she said she is no longer a Southern Baptist and ended her longtime partnership with the evangelical denomination's publishing arm, Lifeway Christian Resources,

COMECE Legal Affairs Commission addresses data protection and transparency policies

COMECE Legal Affairs Commission addresses data protection and transparency policies On Thursday 25 February 2021 the experts of the COMECE Legal Affairs Commission  met online to exchange on EU and Member States' legal developments affecting...

Bishops call for a halt to oil drilling in Namibia elephant area

Anglican bishops across the world have signed a petition calling for an immediate halt to oil drilling in the Kavango Basin, in northern Namibia, in an area where elephants roam, by the Canadian Company ReConAfrica.

Webinar: Religious and political implication of Pope Francis’ historic journey to Iraq

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) are pleased to invite you to join a webinar on the political and religious implications of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey...

Pope Francis denounces religious fanaticism in city reduced to rubble when ISIS persecuted Christians and other faiths

Pope Francis visited a city reduced to rubble in the fight with the group calling itself Islamic State, which had tortured other faiths' followers while it held control and celebrated Sunday Mass there.

Pope Francis in Iraq for ‘difficult journey’ to bolster Christians and peace

Pope Francis has arrived in Iraq "for the most difficult and most important journey of his pontificate" according to Vatican News as he seeks to strengthen severely emasculated Christian, while preaching a reonciliatory message in the overwhelmingly Muslim country.

Regional and world church bodies urge respect for will of Myanmar people

The World Council of Churches and the Christian Conference of Asia have issued a joint statement expressing distress and concern over the disturbing trend of continued lethal action against the people by the Myanmar military.

The European Sunday Alliance releases statement on synchronised free time in the EU

The European Sunday Alliance releases statement on synchronised free time in the EU On the occasion of the International Day for a work-free Sunday, the European Sunday Alliance urges the EU institutions to put synchronised free...

Evangelicals have never agreed on politics says world alliance leader explaining what they are

Around the world evangelicals have "never agreed" on politics and the term that denotes this group of followers of Jesus describes the enthusiasm for the DNA of Christianity, the new leader of the World Evangelical Alliance says.

Hundreds of US evangelical leaders rebuke ‘heresy of Christian Nationalism’

Hundreds of evangelical Christian leaders have condemned the "heresy of Christian nationalism," which they believe has led to political extremism and helped spur the pro-Trump insurrection against the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
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