Nearly 800,000 people from 178 countries are asking Pope Francis to provide clarity on Church teaching regarding the family. Signers of the petition include 202 cardinals, archbishops and bishops. In the lead-up to October’s Vatican Synod on Marriage and the Family, the drafters express their deep concern over what theyContinue Reading
Most of the participants came across as bonded in their sense of oppression under patriarchal systemsContinue Reading
Colombo: The United Nations Human Rights Council, which is holding 30th session in Geneva, on Thursday adopted a resolution, through consensus, on alleged human rights violations during the Eelam War in Sri Lanka. Sponsored by the United States, United Kingdom and a few others, the resolution was backed by SriContinue Reading
The houses were demolished in the last week of SeptemberContinue Reading
Hongkong: Asian Bishops have approved and signed the petition promoted by the Global Climate Catholic Movement, a network that connects a number of organizations in view of the World Conference of Paris on climate, to be held in December 2015. As Fides learns, the petition was discussed and approved atContinue Reading
Chandigarh: In an attempt to boost the youth power, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Regional Centre (Union ministry of youth affairs and sports) in collaboration with Yuvasatta organized the second SAARC youth leadership summit under 10{+t}{+h} Global Youth Peace Fest at RGNIYD Regional Centre Campus. The summitContinue Reading
“Hindus cannot leave only to the government to maintain national unity and prevent religious conversion”Continue Reading
New Delhi: Amid mounting criticism of right wing outfits over Dadri lynching incident, Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Thursday hit back and said it has become “fashion” for “some people” to abuse Hindus or else they contract “diarrhoea”. “Several people have leveled allegations against Hindus and those working for awakening ofContinue Reading