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In Russia, Jehovah’s Witnesses are the most persecuted religion, with 127 prisoners as of January 1, 2024

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As of January 1, 2024, 127 Jehovah’s Witnesses were in prison in Russia for practising their faith in private homes, according to the last update of the database of religious prisoners of Human Rights...
Christianity

“One should not be proud of either the fatherland or ancestors…”

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By St. John Chrysostom “Why are you proud of your fatherland,” He says, when I command you to be a wanderer throughout the entire universe, when you can become such that the whole world will...
Events

A unanimous commitment to freedom of belief “Respect to be respected”

Juan Sanchez Gil -
Freedom of belief - The Fundación para la Mejora de la Vida, la Cultura y la Sociedad (Foundation for the Improvement of Life, Culture and Society) gathered once again this year in Madrid to...
Christianity

Ouranopolitism and the New Year

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By Saint John Chrysostom “...We must move away from this, and clearly know that there is no evil except one sin, and there is no good except one virtue and pleasing God in everything. Joy...
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10th Edition of Religious Freedom Awards announces new book

Juan Sanchez Gil -
December 15, 2023, witnessed the tenth edition of the Religious Freedom Awards, which are given annually by the Foundation for the Improvement of Life, Culture and Society (Fundacion MEJORA), linked to the Church of...
Christianity

Patriarch Bartholomew’s Christmas message is dedicated to the theology of peace

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Ecumenical Patriarch and Archbishop of Constantinople Bartholomew dedicated his Christmas message to the theology of peace. He begins with the words of the 14th century hesychast, St. Nicholas Cavàsila, that through the incarnation of...
International

A Path to Compassion: Gustavo Guillerme’s Path to Peace and Understanding in Brussels

Juan Sanchez Gil -
In an emotional meeting at the European Jewish Community Center (EJCC) in Brussels, Gustavo Guillermé, President of the "World Congress for Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue, A Pathway to Peace," together with the famed architect...
Christianity

We honor the holy 14 thousand infant martyrs

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On December 29, 2023, according to the Orthodox calendar, the Holy 14 thousand infant martyrs killed by Herod in Bethlehem are honored. These innocent Jewish babies suffered for the baby Jesus at the behest of...
International

A popular Turkish series fined because of a religious dispute

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Turkey's radio and television regulatory body RTUK has imposed a two-week ban on the popular TV series “Scarlet pimples” (Kizil Goncalar) because it is against "national and spiritual values of society", Reuters reported. Ilhan Tascha,...
Christianity

Ouranopolitism and patriotism

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By priest Daniil Sysoev “Ouranopolitism is (from the Greek Ouranos - sky, polis - city) a doctrine that affirms the primacy of Divine laws over earthly ones, the primacy of love for the heavenly Father...
Charities

Social action by religious minorities in Spain, a hidden treasure

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The intense and quiet work carried out in Spain by religious denominations such as Buddhists, Baha'is, Evangelicals, Mormons, members of Scientology, Jews, Sikhs and Jehovah's Witnesses has remained for decades in the shadows, out...
Christianity

The contribution of communities and movements to the future of Europe

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By Martin Hoegger Christian movements and communities have something to say about the future of Europe, and more broadly about peace in the world. In Timisoara, Romania, at the annual meeting of the "Together for...
Human Rights

RUSSIA, 6 and 4 years in prison for a couple of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Willy Fautre -
On 18 December 2023, the judge of the Novosibirsk District Court, Oleg Karpets, sentenced Marina Chaplykina to 4 years in prison, and Valeriy Maletskov to 6 years in prison for organizing religious meetings in...
News

Pope Francis calls for peace in his “urbi et orbi” blessing

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Today, Pope Francis delivered his traditional urbi et orbi blessing to the faithful around the world, where traditionally took stock of world conflicts.
Christianity

EU sanctions include two Orthodox television channels and a private Orthodox military company

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Two Orthodox television stations and a private Orthodox military company are included in the 12th package of sanctions of the European Union
America

Editrice Vaticana presented a book on Mama Antula, the new Argentinean saint

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Published in Italian by the prestigious Editrice Vaticana, the book illuminates the life and work of María Antonia de Paz y Figueroa, known as Mama Antula, who will be canonized on February 11, 2024,...
Christianity

Greek Synod anathematizes gay marriage

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The clergy is also against adoption by same-sex couples The Holy Synod of the Greek Church stood categorically against the conclusion of marriages and the adoption of children by same-sex couples. The conservative government is...
Christianity

Financial scandal in the Vatican: Cardinal was sentenced to prison

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This is happening for the first time in the history of the Catholic Church A cardinal was sentenced to prison by a Vatican court. This is happening for the first time in the history of...
Christianity

Pope Francis celebrated his 87th birthday in the presence of dozens of children

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Children from the Vatican-run pediatric clinic sang several songs for the Holy Father Pope Francis turned 87 today, greeted by children who helped him blow out the candle on a celebratory white cake, Reuters reported....
Christianity

Pope Francis wants to be buried outside the Vatican

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Francis has revealed he is working with the Vatican's ceremonial leader to pardon the complex and proverbially long papal funeral rites Pope Francis, who eschews much of the pomp and privilege of the Vatican, has...
Christianity

On the road to an ethic of peace and non-violence

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By Martin Hoegger One of the highlights of the Together for Europe meeting in Timişoara (Romania, 16-19 November 2023) was a workshop on peace. It gave the floor to witnesses from countries at war, such...
Christianity

Several women have accused a Georgian metropolitan of sexual assault

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An investigation gathered the testimonies of five women who were victims of sexual assault by a high-ranking Georgian cleric over the past ten years.
Christianity

Kindergarten in Germany removes Christmas tree and sparks debate

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The management does not want to put up a Christmas tree “in a spirit of religious freedom”, headlines the regional newspaper BILD By Ivan Dimitrov A decision by a kindergarten in the Lockstedt district of the...
Europe

Historic Visit, European Sikh Organization Gains Support for Recognition within the European Union

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In a groundbreaking event on December 6, history was made as a Sikh delegation, accompanied by members of the European Sikh Organization, was extended a warm welcome at the European Parliament. This significant development...
Christianity

The forgotten Ukrainian roots of a famous “French” saint as an example of imperial unification and denationalization

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By Sergiy Shumilo A characteristic feature of imperial culture is the absorption of the spiritual, intellectual and creative forces and heritage of conquered peoples. Ukraine is no exception. Take away from the culture of the...
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