Two Asians join Vatican’s Pontifical Academy for Life
2017-06-15
Father Tomi Thomas, is the former director-general of the Catholic Health Association of India Continue Reading
Mosques, gurdwaras and churches help survivors of London fire
2017-06-14
London: Mosques, gurdwaras and churches in West London have opened their doors to offer assistance to the survivors of a huge fire that engulfed a 24-storey residential tower block killing six people and injuring over 50 others. “Sikh Gurdwaras in London have started collecting and distributing spare clothes, toys, toiletriesContinue Reading
Vatican tailors, cobblers try to adapt to Francis’s ‘papal athleisure’
2017-06-14
Pope Francis’s emphasis on simplicity and frugality is a hit all around the world, but it’s produced just a bit of backlash among fashion-conscious Italians, including an exclusive club of tailors and shoemakers who outfit pontiffs — some of whom are a little nostalgic for the days when being pope also meant dressing to the nines.Continue Reading
Gunman shoots US Congressman
2017-06-14
The injured included Republican Congress member from Louisiana Steve ScaliseContinue Reading
Rain-triggered landslides kill over 100 in Bangladesh
2017-06-13
Heavy monsoon rain has triggered landslides in south-east Bangladesh, with officials reporting 100 people killed, including five soldiers. A spokesman for the Rangamati district administration said at least 60 people were killed in a series of landslides there alone. Rescue operations are being hampered by bad weather. Telecommunication links andContinue Reading
Muslim workers offer Maghrib prayers in Al Ain church
2017-06-13
St George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Simhasana Cathedral organises iftar get-togetherContinue Reading
Pope Francis demands obedience from priests of Nigerian diocese
2017-06-13
Vatican City: Pope Francis has met with a delegation from a Nigerian diocese which for the last four and a half years has refused to recognize the bishop appointed as its shepherd. He demanded that the clerics of the Diocese of Ahiara accept the bishop appointment, or face suspension andContinue Reading
20 years ago, Mother Teresa lobbied New York’s mayor for a parking permit
2017-06-11
BY EMILY NONKO In June of 1997, an unlikely meeting of Mother Teresa and then Mayor Rudy Giuliani took place–and it was over the ever frustrating matter of New York parking. She had come to the city for a surprise visit to spend time with the South Bronx branch ofContinue Reading
Education not only for elite : Pope Francis
2017-06-10
Vatican: Pope Francis inaugurated the new Vatican office of the Scholas Occurrentes Foundation , which promotes an interface of education, art and sport to create a “culture of encounter for peace”. For the occasion, Pope Francis connected with young members of the group from 9 countries via a live feed.Continue Reading
Irish nun shows-off amazing football skills in viral video
2017-06-08
Dublin: It is rare to find clergy having a light moment in front of people on a busy street because they are mostly known to be indoors involved in prayer. A nun in Ireland however made heads turn when she decided to play a little football on the street andContinue Reading