Nantes, July 26, 2020: French authorities detained and charged a repentant church volunteer July 26 after he told investigators that he was responsible for an arson attack that badly damaged a 15th-century Gothic cathedral. The man had previously been questioned and then released after the July 18 blaze that destroyedContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Yangon, July 25, 2020: An Asian cardinal, who has consistently defended freedom of religions, has decried Turkish President’s decision to convert a revered icon of Christianity into a mosque. “It merely reopens wounds and exacerbates divides at a time when we should be healing humanity,” CardinalContinue Reading
Vatican, July 24, 2020: A print book which includes Pope Francis’ homilies during the coronavirus lockdown in Italy has been published by the Vatican. “Strong in the Face of Tribulation: The Church in Communion – A Sure Support in Time of Trial,” collects Pope Francis’ homilies, prayers, and other messagesContinue Reading
San Carlos, July 24, 2020: The dire economic situation in Venezuela, combined with the effects of the pandemic lockdown, has led to a crisis more severe than the biblical plagues in Egypt, a local bishop says. “The plagues of Egypt are nothing compared to what we are suffering here,” BishopContinue Reading
By Devin Watkins Karachi, July 23, 2020: Sister Ruth Lewis, who dedicated her life to children with mental and physical disabilities, died in Karachi with Covid-19 at the age of 77. Known across Pakistan as the “Mother of the Forgotten,” Sister Ruth Lewis spent her life caring for children withContinue Reading
Rome, July 22, 2020: The first Global Assembly for the Amazon closed with a final declaration which states that ecocide, ethnocide and terricide are worse than the Coronavirus. The sssembly was held July 18-19 and was promoted by the Coordination of indigenous organizations of the Amazon Basin (Coica), the Pan-AmericanContinue Reading
Cololbo, July 22, 2020: Sri Lankan authorities on July 22 announced that birth certificates for new born children in future will not mention their parents’ race, religion or the marital status. Registrar General of the Registrar General’s Department, N. C. Vithanage told local media that all details pertaining to marriage,Continue Reading
Vatican City, July 21, 2020: The Vatican on July 20 reminded its priests they should not be charging fixed prices for celebrating weddings and funerals, and that such ceremonies could be performed by lay people where necessary. While many Roman Catholic churches ask for donations for masses, others have specificContinue Reading
Rome, July 21, 2020: The bishops of the Philippines have issued a pastoral letter accusing the government of undermining the country’s democratic institutions. The two-page letter, dated July 16, was released ahead of President Rodrigo Duterte’s annual State of the Nation Address and after the passage of controversial anti-terrorism legislation.Continue Reading
Vatican City, Jul 20, 2020: The Vatican said on July 20 that in very exceptional circumstances and with special permission, lay Catholics can be allowed to perform marriage rites. In a document issued by the Holy See office for clergy, the Vatican said that could only happen if there areContinue Reading
