For the first time ever, the persecution of women as it differs to that of men has been examined by the analysts of the 2018 World Watch List. The list, compiled by Open Doors International, researches over 50 countries where it is most difficult for Christians to live. The resultingContinue Reading
Americans still have a favorable opinion of Pope Francis after five years, but it appears some Republicans are growing weary of his leadership, a new survey Tuesday showed. The Pew Research poll found that 34 percent of American Catholics see the pope as being “too liberal,” while 24 percent seeContinue Reading
Deborah Hyde Exorcism is intrinsic to Christianity. From driving possessed swine into a lake to expelling a spirit from a boy who foamed at the mouth, Jesus could reasonably be considered a therapeutic exorcist. So it’s hard to tell some churches to get real and rational – although, regrettably, thatContinue Reading
The El Salvador archbishop was gunned down during Mass in 1980Continue Reading
For the first time Caritas India and Misereor Germany jointly launched the Lent campaign, which this year will focus on the ecological teachings of Laudato Sì, the encyclical of Pope Francis on the protection of the environment and human communities from the risks of climate change. “Caritas India and MisereorContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Declares Emergency For 10 Days Amid Buddhist-Muslim Clashes
Tension has been growing between the two communities in Sri Lanka over the past year, with some hardline Buddhist groups accusing Muslims of forcing people to convert to Islam and vandalising Buddhist archaeological sites.Continue Reading
“Powerful vested interests” within the Catholic church will be challenged at a conference in Rome as calls grow for women to be given positions of authority and influence in the church, a media report said. In a sign that a new assertive mood around women’s rights has reached the Vatican,Continue Reading
On Feb. 22, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker offered an anodyne statement about Italy’s elections: “Whatever the outcome, I am confident that we will have a government that makes sure that Italy remains a central player in Europe and in shaping its future,” he said. But in private remarks heContinue Reading
Karachi: Kirshna Kumari Kolhi from Pakistan’s Sindh province has become the first-ever Hindu Dalit woman Senator in the Muslim-majority country, according to a media report Sunday. Ms Kolhi, 39, from Thar is a member of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari-led Pakistan People s Party (PPP). She won the election for the reservedContinue Reading
Vatican City — Pope Francis has made the devotion to the Virgin Mary a new fixed celebration in the Roman Catholic calendar. The Vatican published a decree Saturday in which Francis declared that the Mary “Mother of the Church” feast would be celebrated on the Monday following Pentecost. This year,Continue Reading
