Washington D.C: Starting from Nov 15, the National Geographic Museum in Washington, D.C., will open a 3D virtual tour of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, the site of Jesus’ tomb. While the exhibit will likely draw tourists from around the country, could it also be used as a type ofContinue Reading

Cardinal Charles Bo, the Archbishop of Yangon in Myanmar, said religious leaders have a “great moral obligation” not to promote hate speech, and to be “extremely cautious” in what they say and do. Over 500,000 Muslim Rohingya have fled the country for Bangladesh since August, after the military began a “clearance operation” against them. Pope Francis is scheduled to visit Myanmar and Bangladesh from Nov. 27-Dec. 2.Continue Reading

Vatican City: Pope Francis is putting a stop to the sale of cigarettes and tobacco inside Vatican City State. A statement released on Nov 9 by Greg Burke,  Director of the Holy See Press Office, explained that the Holy See “cannot be cooperating with a practice that is clearly harming the health of people.” Citing theContinue Reading