Poll: Most Americans know Biden’s religion, but some question his faith

That President Joe Biden is the second Catholic US president is less in dispute among Americans than the practice of his faith, according to a poll released by the Pew Research Center. Fifty-eight per cent of Americans identified Biden as Catholic in the poll, with 63 per cent of Democrats and Americans who lean Democratic, and 55 per cent of Republicans... Read More

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April 3, 2021

Freedoms of religion and expression at risk, UN experts warn

The historic consensus on freedoms of religion and expression are at risk, United Nations human rights experts have warned. In a powerful statement, the experts reference nations restricting free speech as a means of addressing hate speech, stressing that “any limitation of speech must remain an exception and strictly follow international human rights standards”. “This... Read More

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March 31, 2021

Russian bishops’ official concerned about new religion regulations

The secretary-general of the Russian bishops’ conference said new legal regulations will give state officials extra powers to intervene in church life and revive communist-era restrictions. Amendments to Russia’s 1997 Law on Freedom of Conscience and Religious Associations, passed on 24th March by the Duma, require foreign-trained clergy to obtain “recertification from a Russian religious organisation.” Clergy already working in Russia are exempt from... Read More

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March 12, 2021

Vatican official concerned by populist leaders ‘hijacking’ religion

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, head of the Vatican’s evangelisation congregation, has expressed concern over the “hijacking” of religion by populist leaders who sow division and exploit the anger of those who feel excluded. Speaking after he delivered the 2021 Trócaire/St Patrick’s College Maynooth annual Lenten lecture on “Caring for the Human Family and our Common Home,” the Filipino... Read More

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March 8, 2021

Hostility and violence are ‘betrayals’ of religion, pope says in Iraq

Travelling to the birthplace of Abraham, Pope Francis urged believers to prove their faith in the one God and father of all by accepting one another as brothers and sisters. From a stage set on a dusty hill overlooking the archaeological dig at Ur, Abraham’s birthplace about 10 miles from modern-day Nasiriyah, the pope called on representatives of the... Read More

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December 22, 2020

Christian MP appointed as PM’s Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief

Christian MP Fiona Bruce has been appointed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson MP as his Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief. On announcing the appointment this week, Mr Johnson said: “The UK is absolutely committed to protecting the inalienable right to freedom of religion and belief, at home and around the world. “As we... Read More

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November 20, 2020

Human rights of people on the move must be protected, says UN nuncio

People on the move – refugees, asylum-seekers, migrants and victims of human smuggling – are “some of the world’s most vulnerable people,” said Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, who heads the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations. They have “no fewer human rights than lawful residents,” he added. “We must avoid, as... Read More

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November 18, 2020

May Christians face pandemic in unity, says Anglican leader

With all the uncertainty and suffering caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Christian leaders have a duty to live out the Gospel of hope, said the leader of the Anglican Communion. Everyone is facing the same storm, and “we should seek to look after ourselves and our communities, drawing strength and courage from one another and... Read More

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September 27, 2020

Bishops hail new declaration eliminating state religion in Sudan

Sudanese people can now “worship and practice their various religious beliefs without fear”, said the general secretary of the Sudanese bishops’ conference. The official, Fr Peter Suleiman, welcomed Sudan’s decision to separate religion and state. In early September, Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and Abdel al-Hilu, leader of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North rebel group, signed a declaration that... Read More

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September 16, 2020

New bill may stifle freedom of conscience and religion, Malta bishops warn

Catholic bishops in Malta said that while they support equality and are against discrimination, they are concerned that two new bills meant to protect people’s rights would instead threaten personal freedoms. ‘Freedom of thought, freedom of conscience and freedom of religion for all persons living in Malta and Gozo have so far always been safeguarded... Read More

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