The ban was made in the 1980s in response to Islamist extremism and the graqnd Mufti has recently described cinemas as potentially showing “shameless, immoral, atheistic or rotten films”Continue Reading
Vatican City: Pope Francis on Sunday renewed a call for “wisdom and prudence” over US President Donald Trump’s controversial decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, which has sparked protests and clashes. “The Holy Father renews his appeal for the wisdom and prudence of everyone, and raises fervent prayers soContinue Reading
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has said he favours the banning of pro-life vigils outside abortion clinics. His intervention follows a call by 113 MPs, including Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, for the Government to introduce “buffer zones” outside clinics to stop the vigils. Two local authorities in England have nowContinue Reading
Excited Catholics and many others were seen rushing into St. Anne’s Church in Wattala, Sri Lanka, to get a glimpse of a picture of Jesus Christ, where droplets of sweat were seen emerging from the forehead of the image of the blessed Savior in what seemed to be a modernContinue Reading
In a message to the Pontifical Academies on Tuesday, Pope Francis praised the study of Latin, especially for young people, and encouraged scholars and teachers to promote its study as a positive guide for students as they navigate life. Addressing academics and Latin teachers, the Pope said Dec. 5 thatContinue Reading
Trump’s decision is feared to escalate tensions in Middle EastContinue Reading
Rome: Pope Francis has appealed to respect the “status quo” of Jerusalem in accordance “with the relevant UN resolutions.” This comes hours ahead of an announcement by US President Donald Trump in which officials said he would recognise the disputed city as Israel’s capital. “I cannot silence my deep concernContinue Reading
California in the 1960s was the epicenter for spiritual experimentation. Indian gurus and New Age prophets, Jesus freaks and Scientologists all found followings in the Golden State. But among those looking for personal and social transformation, the unlikeliest seekers may have been a small community of Roman Catholic religious: theContinue Reading
The world’s oldest Latin version of the Bible is to return to Britain next year for the first time in over 1,300 years. The manuscript, known as Codex Amiatinus, is one of only three produced by Northumbrian monks at Wearmouth-Jarrow Abbey in the early eighth century. Hailed as one ofContinue Reading
Pope Francis on Saturday en route to Rome following his visit to Myanmar Bangladesh held his traditional in flight press conference. Among the topics of discussion were the Rohingya people, nuclear arms, globalization and future travel plans. Please find the full text below: Greg Burke: Thank you, Holy Father. FirstContinue Reading
