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
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
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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
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
By Matters India Reporter Manila: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) devotes a day to pray for persecuted Christian around the world, Nov 6. The Catholic Church in the Philippines declared November 6 as the National Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians. The CBCP requested all parishes toContinue Reading
Texas: Up to 27 people are feared dead in Texas after a gunman opened fire at a church outside San Antonio on Sunday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton told Fox News. The mass shooting was reported at First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, which is about 30 miles southeast ofContinue Reading
Pakistani Christians, often discriminated against because of their faith and standing as members of Pakistan’s lowest caste, find that discrimination follows them in prisons as well. The justice system is extremely slow in Pakistan and, as a result, thousands of Pakistanis languish in overcrowded jails, having yet to face trial.Continue Reading
Washington: A member of the Vatican’s International Theological Commission has resigned his position as a consultant to the USCCB’s Committee on Doctrine, following the publication of a letter written to Pope Francis asking the Pope to correct the “chronic confusion” of his pontificate, which he says “fosters within the faithfulContinue Reading
London: The Coptic Orthodox Church that was founded by St Mark in the middle of the first century is to establish a new diocese – in London. Bishop Angaelos, a well-known figure in ecclesiastical circles who is currently the Coptic Church’s general bishop in the UK, is to be enthronedContinue Reading
