Government in the dock after refusal to fulfil adult site age verification policy

The Government’s failure to introduce statutory age verification of online pornography meant important protections were not in place during the lockdown period, when they were urgently needed, a Christian advocacy group has said. The comments came as the High Court gave the green light for a historic legal challenge to the UK Government’s decision to shelve... Read More

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January 17, 2019

With Zimbabwe in turmoil over fuel hikes, archbishop calls for restraint

After reports of multiple deaths in violent protests over steep fuel price hikes in Zimbabwe, Archbishop Robert Ndlovu of Harare called for restraint by the security forces and protesters. “Mature political leadership and a recognition of the need to work together for the common good” are essential, he said. Three people, including a police officer,... Read More

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October 18, 2018

Synod briefing: Bishops optimistic about digital outreach to young people

The Catholic Church and digital media was one theme that had not been getting much press attention at the Synod of Bishops, but finally emerged during the third week of talks dedicated to accompaniment. “Digital” pastoral care or how the Church can more effectively use social media and digital platforms to reach and guide young... Read More

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September 12, 2018

China to regulate online religious activity amid crackdown

China is rolling out new rules on religious activity on the internet amid an ongoing crackdown on churches, mosques and other institutions by the officially atheist Communist Party. Anyone wishing to provide religious instruction or similar services online must apply by name and be judged morally fit and politically reliable, according to draft regulations posted... Read More

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August 6, 2018

Use internet to promote tourism that respects environment, Vatican says

With more and more people planning their vacations online and sharing their experiences digitally, the tourism industry and tourists themselves should pay more attention to using online forums to encourage respect for the locales visited and for the communities that live there, the Vatican said. In a message for the 27th September celebration of World... Read More

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October 12, 2017

Pope tops 40 million followers on Twitter, 5 million on Instagram

Pope Francis’ @Pontifex Twitter accounts reached more than 40 million followers just a few months before the fifth anniversary of when Pope Benedict XVI launched the initiative. The papal Twitter accounts, in nine different languages, have grown by over 9 million followers in the past 12 months, representing the interest and attention of “the people... Read More

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May 28, 2015

Lord Patten outlines recommendations for Vatican media

The Vatican must stop running its media operation from silos, said the leader of papal commission set up to advise how the Vatican can better communicate with the Church and the world. Lord (Chris) Patten of Barnes, former chairman of the British Broadcasting Corp. Trust, said “nobody is suggesting that the Vatican should behave like... Read More

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