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European Church of Scientology Engages in Global Religious Freedom Advocacy at IRF Summit 2025

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KINGNEWSWIRE // Washington, D.C. – February 6, 2025 – The International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit 2025 brought together a diverse coalition of religious leaders, human rights advocates, and policymakers to discuss global religious freedom challenges....
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“The Brothers Karamazov” – Faith, Morality, and the Search for Truth in Dostoevsky’s Magnum Opus

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Truth lies at the heart of Fyodor Dostoevsky's powerful novel, The Brothers Karamazov, where you are invited to explore the profound themes of faith, morality, and the search for truth. As you explore into...
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European Lawmakers Condemn Escalating Persecution of Bahá’í Women in Iran

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BRUSSELS – In an unprecedented display of solidarity, 125 Members of the European Parliament and national parliaments across Europe have endorsed a statement by United Nations Special Rapporteurs and experts, condemning the escalating persecution...
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Elder Soares Calls for Compassion in Religious Freedom Advocacy

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Washington, D.C. — Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivered a compelling call for compassion as the cornerstone of religious freedom...
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The UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion Or Belief Presents Key Links Between Religious Freedom and Torture Prevention

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In February of this year, Professor  Nazila Ghanea, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief,  submitted a proper report on the link between torture prevention and religious liberty.
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French media and Miviludes are contributing to the creation of a fearful environment for religious minorities

Robert Johnson -
The Miviludes (Mission  interministérielle de vigilance et de lutte contre les dérives sectaires) is the country’s  main institution for the fight against sectarian risks. Established in 2002, its mission is to watch  and combat what it considers to be groups that pose a risk to public order or individual freedoms.  Nonetheless, over the years Miviludes has come under increasing scrutiny for the lack of transparency, the  sensationalist rhetoric and the questionable methodologies. Also, its relationship with the media is rather close which has created  a feedback loop that amplifies the public fears and stigmatizes religious minorities.
Christianity

Ballistic missile hits St. Andrew the Cathedral church in Zaporizhia

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On January 18, during a morning attack, two Russian ballistic missiles hit the city’s St. Andrew the First-Called UOC cathedral in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhia. The dome of the church collapsed. Fr. Konstantin Kostyukovich...
Christianity

Romanian Church Encourages Organ Donation

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The Romanian Orthodox Church encourages Christians to donate their organs when it is necessary to save the life of another person. This is clear from a text recently published on the official website of...
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Alaska Educator Forcibly Committed to Psych drugs for Expressing Her Faith

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Alaska Educator Sues Psychiatric Facility After Being Forcibly Committed for Expressing Her Faith Mary Fulp, a respected educator and the 2022 Alaska Principal of the Year, never expected that her heartfelt expression of faith would...
Human Rights

Human Trafficking Under the Spotlight

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KINGNEWSWIRE // In its efforts to uphold rights worldwide the Church of Scientology plays a significant role in the fight, against human trafficking by raising awareness through campaigns and educational programs and collaborating internationally. Scientologists are...
Christianity

Archbishop George of Cyprus on the management of church property: I think there should be more order

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Two years after his election as head of the Cyprus Archdiocese, Archbishop George spoke in an interview with the newspaper "Phileleuteros" about the problems he has encountered in the management of church property. He intends...
Bahai

The Bahá’í World: A Revival of Vision and Unity in a New Era

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The Bahá’í World Resumes Historic Series with New Volume Highlighting Global Spiritual and Social Progress A treasured chronicle of spiritual and social evolution has been revitalized with the release of the 35th volume of The...
Christianity

Wounded Ukrainian soldiers made a pilgrimage to Mount Athos

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A total of twenty-two Ukrainian soldiers made a pilgrimage to Mount Athos. In search of physical and mental peace, the soldiers set off by bus from the Ukrainian city of Lviv and traveled more...
News

From Los Angeles to Paris and beyond: How Scientology Transformed Its Global Presence in 2024

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Explore Scientology's transformative 2024: Global expansion across 4 continents, digital growth, and community initiatives revealed at LA's landmark year-end gathering. Inside their biggest year yet. Exclusive look inside Scientology's record-breaking 2024 expansion: New facilities in Paris, Chicago, and Austin, digital viewership surge, and community impact programs. From rehabilitation centers in South Africa to police training in Miami, discover how the Church marked its most significant year of growth.
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Statistics about the harsh repression of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia in 2024

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From the point of view of the Russian judicial system, Jehovah's Witnesses are more dangerous than any other religious group. Over 140 prisoners and record sentences of over 8 years. As of December 16, 2024,...
Christianity

Supreme Court of Cassation of the Republic of Bulgaria upon the appeal of the “Bulgarian Orthodox Old-style Church”

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DECISION № 214 Sofia, 16.12.2024 IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE SUPREME COURT OF CASSATION of the Republic of Bulgaria, Commercial Chamber, Second Department, in a court session on the twenty-first of November two thousand and twenty-four,...
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Bulgarian Orthodox Old Style Church registered in Bulgaria

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The Supreme Court of Cassation has allowed the entry of the Bulgarian Orthodox Old Style Church (BOOC) into the register of religious denominations at the Sofia City Court, overturning the decision of the Sofia...
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Baha’i Mahvash Sabet recovering from heart surgery will be imprisoned again in Iran

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Mahvash Sabet is recovering from heart surgery: Iran’s government must let her do so in peace by never returning her to prison. GENEVA—23 December 2024—Mahvash Sabet, a 71-year-old Iranian Baha’i prisoner of conscience jailed by...
Education

COMECE Advocates for Faith’s Role in European Education

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COMECE advocates for the unique contribution of Religious Education at the European Schools in latest position paper. The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) publishes a position paper titled ‘Religious Education in...
Christianity

Romanian Patriarchate distances itself from Archbishop Teodosii of Tomi

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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...
Africa

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

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

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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...
Europe

UK Appoints David Smith MP as Special Envoy for FoRB

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UK Government appoints David Smith MP as Special Envoy for FoRB (Freedom of Religion or Belief), reinforcing global commitment to religious rights advocacy.
America

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

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

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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...
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