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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

Pope prays for people in northern Nigeria

Pope prays for people in northern Nigeria

Pope: Mary’s Assumption huge step forward for humanity

During the Angelus on the feast of the Assumption, Pope Francis said that the Virgin Mary shows us that our goal is not to gain the things here on earth, which are fleeting, but the homeland above, which is forever.

The Pope extends Lauretan Jubilee, to December 2021

Archbishop Fabio dal Cin, Pontifical Delegate to the Shine at Loreto announces that Pope Francis is extending the Lauretan Jubilee to December 2021. In his words, he thanks the Pope for a gift that allows people to enjoy for another twelve months the benefits of this spiritual jubilee in this time of pandemic.

Bishops rally behind #ZimbabweanLivesMatter campaign

Following the Zimbabwe Government’s 31 July crackdown on national protests, the country’s Catholic Bishops have criticised the constant unleashing of the police and military on the people.

Lourdes Director: Visit of Cardinal Parolin a sign of encouragement

Lourdes Director: Visit of Cardinal Parolin a sign of encouragement

‘To share in order to grow’ – Working together to assist internally displaced persons – Vatican News

‘To share in order to grow’ – Working together to assist internally displaced persons - Vatican News

Greece builds diplomatic front against Turkey’s oil prospecting – Vatican News

Greece is continuing to build up a wide-ranging diplomatic front against Turkey, which it accuses of illegal oil-prospecting in Greek-controlled waters.

German church leads crowd funding to buy vessel to aid stranded Mediterranean migrants

Germany's main Protestant church led a crowdfunding effort that purchased the rescue ship Sea-Watch 4 that is ready for work in the Mediterranean Sea to help migrants trying to reach Europe from North Africa.

Turkmen Court Sentences Brothers Eldor and Sanjarbek Saburov to Two Years in Prison

On August 6, 2020, a Turkmen court sentenced Brothers Eldor and Sanjarbek Saburov to two years in prison for their conscientious objection to military service. The siblings are 21 and 25 years old, respectively. The court refused the brothers’ request to appeal. This is the second time both were convicted for their neutrality.

John Hume praised by Catholics, Protestants and world leaders

John Hume was a Catholic nationalist who stood for Ireland as a unitary state, but he was also a peacemaker and straddled the divide into the mainly Protestant unionist camp at a time when Northern Ireland was in a state of deep conflict in the last century.

Alarm raised about ongoing crisis in Nigeria at world churches’ meeting

Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, is experiencing concurrent crises this year, highlighted in a recent spate of violent attacks in the north of the country, and the World Council of Churches has expressed alarm about the destruction to life taking place.

World Council of Churches names 2022 date for 11th Assembly in Germany

The executive committee of the World Council of Churches has approved a new date for the WCC 11th Assembly, which will now be held in Karlsruhe, Germany, from August 31 to September 8, 2022.

Book Trailer Launched for Massimo Introvigne’s Book on The Church of Almighty God

Book Trailer Launched for Massimo Introvigne’s Book on The Church of Almighty God

Religious liberty put at risk by Hong Kong security law says Asian cardinal

The Catholic cardinal who heads Asian bishops' body has issued a warning on Hong Kong's new Chinese-made security law noting that religious freedom in China faces severe restrictions. But the Anglican archbishop of Hong Kong has backed the new legislation.
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