Global warming: Pope denounces humans’ shortsighted actions
2017-11-12
Pope Francis shares concerns about rising sea levels and increasingly intense weather systemsContinue Reading
A virtual tour of the tomb of Jesus
2017-11-11
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
Mentally ill Christian imprisoned in Pakistan for ‘insulting Islam’
2017-11-11
He was arrested on the day of his son’s burialContinue Reading
Myanmar cardinal warns against hate speech by religious leaders
2017-11-10
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
Pope Francis bans sale of cigarettes inside Vatican
2017-11-10
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
Pope John Paul II statue at centre of France-Poland diplomatic dispute
2017-11-08
Brittany, France: A statue that was erected to honour the late Pope John Paul II has become the centre of a diplomatic crisis . France’s top administrative court, the Conseil d’Etat ruled in favour of the removal of a cross that is on a statue of John Paul in prayer citingContinue Reading
Cathedrals to light up red to remember persecuted Christians
2017-11-08
London: More than 30 cathedrals, churches and schools from the west coast of Scotland to the south coast of England have so far pledged to take part in #RedWednesday as the UK prepares to stand up for faith and freedom. With less than three weeks to go until #RedWednesday –Continue Reading
Pak Christians flee village after death threats
2017-11-08
The families fled November 3Continue Reading
Christians’ role in developing medicine practice
2017-11-07
More than two centuries, Christian doctors and nurses, motivated by the example and teaching of Jesus Christ, have been at the forefront of efforts to alleviate human suffering, cure disease, and advance knowledge and understanding. Jesus of Nazareth taught: ‘Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothersContinue Reading
National Youth Day begins in Philippines
2017-11-06
By MattersIndia Reporter Zamboanga City: The five-day 2017 National Youth Day (NYD) in Zamboanga City, Southern Philippines, from November 6 to 10 began with great festivity. The distance between Zamboanga City and Manila is 1896 kms or 1178.1 miles. More than 2,342 youth from across the country are attending theContinue Reading