New report hails faith’s role in promoting society values

Faith and non-religious belief groups’ positive contribution to social cohesion deserves greater recognition and should have more influence on cohesion policy in the UK, a new report has found. Cohesive Societies: Faith and Belief, commissioned by the British Academy and the Faith and Belief Forum, charts social cohesion policy in the UK and examines the... Read More

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July 31, 2020

Covid-19 pandemic should raise questions about faith, pope says

Besides the immediate considerations of trying to stay healthy, to mourn the dead and protect others, the coronavirus pandemic should be prompting Christians to reflect on their faith, Pope Francis wrote. ‘The pandemic poses fundamental questions about happiness in our lives and about the treasure of our Christian faith,’ he wrote in the preface to... Read More

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July 25, 2020

Award-winning US actress says faith is ‘foundation of who I am’

Award-winning American actress Candace Cameron Bure has opened up about her Christian faith, describing it as “the foundation of who I am”. The star, who is perhaps best known for her role as D.J. Tanner in US sitcom Full House and the show’s sequel Netflix original series Fuller House, revealed that her faith plays a major role in... Read More

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June 15, 2020

White House to issue more stringent asylum rules

Faith groups and other immigrant supporters are bracing for an announcement from the White House that may further limit those seeking asylum in the US. Trump administration officials are soon expected to announce the changes, which may eliminate multiple grounds under which people can be granted asylum, allow immigration judges to reject asylum applications without... Read More

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June 15, 2020

Life of faith involves both prayer and serving Christ in the poor, pope says

A person’s prayer is pleasing to God when it is accompanied by a life of service to the poor, Pope Francis said. ‘Prayer to God and solidarity with the poor and suffering are inseparable,’ he wrote in his message for the World Day of the Poor, which will be marked on 15th November. ‘In order... Read More

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June 11, 2020

No collective worship in England before 4th July, says faith minister

Collective worship in England will not take place before phase three of the plan to exit lockdown begins, a Government minister has said. Faith Minister Lord (Stephen) Greenhalgh said communal prayer could take place from 4th July at the earliest. It was announced at the weekend that churches and other places of worship can open... Read More

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June 11, 2020

Swiss Guards receive formation in security and faith, chaplain says

Tasked with protecting the pope even at the cost of their own lives, members of the Swiss Guard are not just highly trained specialists in security and ceremonial detail, they also receive extensive spiritual formation, the guard’s chaplain said. New recruits, who must have already completed basic training in the Swiss army, must also strengthen... Read More

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May 27, 2020

Pope renews prayers for Catholics in China

Pope Francis assured Catholics in China that the universal Church shared their hopes and supported them during hardship. He also asked all Catholics to pray for their brothers and sisters in China, as the Church celebrated the feast of Our Lady, Help of Christians on 24th May. Because Chinese Catholics have a particularly strong devotion... Read More

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May 22, 2020

SIGNIS: Catholic media vital for accurate news, stories of faith, hope

The president of SIGNIS urged the world’s bishops as the “chief storyteller” in their diocese to use all media at their disposal to “make known” stories “of faith and hope” and of local Catholic heroes who exemplify Christ’s love to give people courage in “difficult times,” like this current pandemic. Catholic media outlets also can... Read More

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