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Cardinal Parolin and Vice President Schinas to participate in upcoming EU Bishops Assembly

Cardinal Parolin and Vice President Schinas to participate in upcoming EU Bishops Assembly   The Delegates of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union will gather in Brussels on 28-29October 2020 for the COMECE Autumn Assembly. The progamme will feature the participation of  H.Em. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary...

Vatican accuses Trump aide Mike Pompeo of exploiting Pope Francis

A  Vatican critique of U.S, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is the latest international flare up involving the administration of President Donald Trump which has in recent years lashed out at insitution and allies...

How many, like the Church of Scotland, are facing a huge shortfall due to the pandemic?

Many are asking how many churches around the world are facing financial ruin or massive difficulties due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic like the Church of Scotland.

Pompeo to criticise Vatican’s renewal of China deal during visit

Mike Pompeo will visit the Vatican to protest against the imminent renewal of a deal between the Catholic church and China, which the US secretary of state claims endangers its moral authority. Pope Francis has...

COVID-19 corruption kills, say South Africa church leaders at campaign launch

South African church leaders heard that corruption in their country kills when they organized for a campaign against the latest version of pillaging during the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic. The South African Council...

Christian groups representing nearly 2 million plea for compassionate EU migration policy

Christian organizations representing nearly 2 billion people, representing around a quarter of humanity, have united in a call for more compassion in dealing with the dire situation of migrants and refugees in Europe.

World Day of Migrants and Refugees – EU Bishops: “Let’s welcome migrants with humanity”

World Day of Migrants and Refugees EU Bishops: “Let’s welcome migrants with humanity”   “Let’s welcome migrants with humanity, fraternity and solidarity. Let’s give them a place at our table”, states H. Em. Card. Jean-Claude Hollerich SJ,...

European Christians will establish “settlements” in Hungary, PM Orbán says

Many Christians will likely migrate from Western Europe to Hungary and establish “settlements” there in the coming years, according to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. PM Orbán predicted a growing exodus of Christians from other parts...

Pilgrim who worked in leper colony could become first Catholic saint from Zimbabwe

John Bradburne, a wandering English pilgrim, settled among a group of lepers in what is now Zimbabwe. The story of his life and as the strange events surrounding his death spread, more and more people started visiting Mutemwa, a site of pilgrimage. The man who dedicated much of his life to caring for people with a disease that evoked much prejudice could now become a Catholic saint.

What is the role of local communities in fostering human security and resilience?

Event on the Future EU-Africa partnership What is the role of local communities in fostering human security and resilience?   COMECE and its partners invite you to participate in the webinar “Fostering human security and resilience in...

COVID ‘group of six’ ban in England ‘will not apply’ to places of worship

The UK government's "rule of six," which bans social gatherings of more than six people, comes into force on Sept. 21, but will not apply to public worship in churches as a leading national and international church leader weighs in the effect of national regulations aimed at COVID-19.

U.S. teens and parents share much in common religiously research show

American teenagers and their parents tend to have a lot in common – though not quite as much as the parents may think as they share a religious identity, though not as much as the parents may think, a new analysis of a Pew Research Center survey shows.

Moria fires, COMECE urges action to protect asylum seekers

Moria fires, COMECE urges action to protect asylum seekers   In the context of the tragedy occurred in the Moria camp (Lesvos) on Tuesday 8 September 2020, the Bishops of the European Union urge the EU institutions and all Member...

Asia Bibi appeals to Pakistani Prime Minister to help free Christian girls kidnapped for forced marriages

Asia Bibi, who spent a decade on death row in Pakistan after being falsely accused of blasphemy, has urged the country's prime minister to campaign for the release of Christian girls kidnapped and forced into Islamic marriage.

Mozambique conflict has raged for decades, but the churches are always there

Conflict has ingrained itself in the people of Mozambique for many decades from the days of Portuguese colonial rule, to the ensuing civil war which only ended this century, and now Daesh along with the unseen enemy of COVID-19.

In Church of Sweden female priests outnumber men who get more pay

In the Church of Sweden, part of the Lutheran communion, there is no issue about having female priests with women outnumbering men in the role. It is a different story in the Roman Catholic Church though and the matter has not yet been fully debated.

CESNUR and FOB release “The New Gnomes of Zurich”

Massimo Introvigne and Alessandro Amicarelli, releases publication on JW case.

Healthcare professionals see distinctive role for community during pandemic

JOUBERTON, South Africa — Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals have been working tirelessly to keep people around the globe safe from the coronavirus. The Baha’i World News Service spoke with some Baha’is engaged...

After death threats against Congolese doctor Denis Mukwege, UN rights offices expresses deep concern

The UN human rights chief is deeply concerned over the recent death threats directed at the Congolese human rights defender and Nobel Prize laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege, who bases his work on his Christian faith.

Church leaders confront South African government on COVID-19 corruption

Corruption bedeviling South Africa recently has entered the fight against the novel-coronavirus, and church leaders are furious about it. The Anglican archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Makgoba called on his President Cyril Ramaphosa to ensure...

Jerry Falwell Jr. resigns as Liberty University president after sex scandal

Jerry Falwell Jr. has resigned as Liberty University president after a sex scandal involving his wife and a swimming pool attendant that rocked the white evangelical arena that strongly supports President Donald Trump. "The Liberty...

Worshipers went online, but will they stay there?

When the novel coronavirus pandemic implanted itself into humanity there was a rush to online worship, evoking all sorts of predictions about how people would change the way they go pray. A new piece of...

Korean reconciliation process led by churches links ‘history and memory’

The war that erupted on the Korean Peninsula 70 years ago to divide Korea has yet to end, so more prayers and discussion are needed to raise awareness for the path to reconciliation and peaceful coexistence in the divided nation, churches believe.

Zimbabwe’s Catholic bishops denounce State crackdown, drawing sharp counter attack

Zimbabwe's Catholic bishops drew a sharp government response after issuing a Pastoral Letter, titled 'The March Is Not Ended' on the current crisis in the southern African nation. Then, in a vitriolic attack on the bishops, a government minister played on delicate tribal divisions and was herself accused of stirring genocide.

German church leads crowdfunding to buy vessel to aid stranded Mediterranean migrants

German church leads crowdfunding to buy vessel to aid stranded Mediterranean migrants
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