Manila, Nov. 27, 2019: Red light bathed the facade of Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila on Wednesday evening as the basilica joined more than 2,000 other churches in the country in observing the global Red Wednesday campaign. First organized by Catholic pastoral aid organization Aid to the Church in NeedContinue Reading
The purest, the most idealistic, the most indomitable of the “planet’s saviors”, the founder of “Extinction Rebellion” Roger Hallam, arrested a few months ago for trying to fly a drone over Heathrow airport to stop air traffic, is now in trouble. In an interview with the German weekly Die Zeit,Continue Reading
By Diane Montagna Rome, Nov 23, 2019: Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò has denounced plans approved by Pope Francis to erect a monument to “Human Fraternity” uniting Islam, Judaism and Catholicism, calling it “a Babylonic enterprise, designed by the enemies of God.” The “House of the Abrahamic Family” will house aContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Hsinchu, Nov 22, 2019: The first Asian Ecumenical Women’s Assembly (AEWA) opened on November 22 at Hsinchu, Taiwan, acknowledging the power of women as the major factor to determine the Church’s future direction. “I see the reality of our global Christianity, especially in Asia, that theContinue Reading
By Hannah Brockhaus Bangkok, Nov 21, 2019: The dignity of the human person can be recognized and affirmed through loving medical care to the sick and injured, Pope Francis told the staff of St. Louis Catholic Hospital in Bangkok Nov.21 . “The healing process should rightly be seen as aContinue Reading
Fujian, Nov 21, 2019: Catholic bishop in China is reportedly on the run from state authorities after refusing to register with the state-sponsored Church. Bishop Vincenzo Guo Xijin is believed to be in hiding in the diocese of Mindong after leaving the residence of the local state-sponsored bishop. Bishop GuoContinue Reading
Vatican City, Nov 20, 2019: Pope Francis on Nov. 20 began his visit to Thailand and Japan, where he will spread a message of peace and promote denuclearisation. This will be the 82-year-old pontiff”s 32nd international trip and his fourth trip to Asia having visited South Korea in 2014; SriContinue Reading
Austria, Nov. 20, 2019: The house where Adolf Hitler was born will be turned into a police station, Austria’s interior minister has announced, after years of debate over how best to prevent it becoming a pilgrimage site for neo-Nazis. Having recently carried out a compulsory purchase of the house inContinue Reading
Abu Dhabi, Nov 18, 2019: After the deadly Easter Sunday attacks on churches and posh hotels in Sri Lanka killed over 260 people, the country has witnessed a “rejuvenation of interfaith harmony”, according to Lanka”s diplomat. The attack claimed by Islamic State group-linked militants on April 21, targeted Catholic churchesContinue Reading
Lahore, Nov 19, 2019: In yet another incident of religious intolerance in Pakistan, a Christian journalist quit Dunya News after she was allegedly persecuted for her faith by co-workers and insulted for not converting to Islam after marrying a Muslim, media reports said. Gonila Gill (38), married to Husnain Jamil,Continue Reading