Religious persecution in China cannot be ignored, says Aontú leader

Religious persecution, concentration camps and genocide in China cannot be ignored, the leader of an all-Ireland political party has insisted. Aontú leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has led calls urging the Irish government to ‘immediately condemn the barbaric measures being used by the Chinese Government to slash the Uighur Muslim population in China’, as well as the... Read More

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July 24, 2020

Vatican foreign minister: Religious freedom must be protected

The Catholic Church has failed to defend Christians effectively, partly because it historically accepted persecution as part of its “community story”, a Vatican official said. Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican’s foreign minister, told an online forum that efforts to counter persecution were now required because the entire fabric of human rights was at stake –... Read More

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June 24, 2020

Women religious honored for work on pandemic’s front lines

Women religious working “on the front lines,” exposed to the coronavirus yet continuing to care for abandoned children, working to alleviate poverty, providing health care and helping victims of human trafficking are not “super women,” said Comboni Sr Alicia Vacas. Instead, they are women with great faith, compassion, generosity and determination, she said, “but also... Read More

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June 5, 2020

Australia’s bishops and religious consider proposals for change in governance

Australia’s bishops and religious are considering the recommendations for change in a 208-page review into the governance of the Church. If implemented, they would see administrative and financial control of dioceses and parishes radically reshaped and shared between the clergy and laypeople and an increased role for women. In mid-May, the bishops considered the report,... Read More

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June 3, 2020

Trump visits shrine on anniversary of St John Paul II visit to Poland

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump visited the St John Paul II National Shrine in Washington before he signed an executive order back at the White House to expand US support for international religious freedom efforts. Yesterday’s crosstown trip was excoriated by several Catholic leaders, including Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington, who... Read More

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May 14, 2020

Army, city sanitation workers begin sanitising Rome churches

Following a request from the Vicariate of Rome, the city of Rome has called on the Italian army and the city sanitation department to sanitise all of Rome’s parish churches in preparation for the resumption of public liturgies next Monday (18th May). The army has 80 teams of hazardous-material specialists active throughout Italy in decontaminating... Read More

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May 6, 2020

Congress urged to address needs of minorities in new pandemic relief bill

The needs of poor and minority communities that face greater health risks from pollution and economic disparities deserve to be addressed in any future federal pandemic relief package, dozens of religious communities and Catholic advocates said in a letter to members of Congress. ‘In upcoming legislation, we urge you to protect the most harmed during... Read More

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April 23, 2020

Ghana’s religious leaders declare three days of prayer and fasting

Ghana’s religious leaders have declared three days of national prayer and fasting to seek God’s intervention and direction in the fight against Covid-19. “We have been able to give hope and a sense of healing to our members, but will steadfastly look up to God for help through regular prayer and fasting,” said Methodist Bishop... Read More

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