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Nigerian Christians praise Muslim group’s call to government over Boko Haram’s terror actions
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation with an estimated 210 million people, has a distinctive mix of people with almost equal numbers of Christians and Muslims, most of whom get on, living their normal lives intertwined in peace, except when terror strikes.
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South Korea Shincheonji Church of Jesus says members to give plasma for COVID19 research
The agency Reuters has reported that circa 4,000 recovered COVID-19 patients from the religious group Shincheonji Church of Jesus at the center of South Korea’s largest outbreak will donate plasma for research, an official said on Tuesday. In February and March, a massive outbreak among members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus made South Korea…
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Californian Superior Court scheduled to dismiss all the charges against Apostle Naasón Joaquín García
The Public Affairs Office of The Church of The Light of the World (La Luz del Mundo), has issued a statement vindicating the innocence and dignity of their leader Naasón Joaquín García. In their press release published on facebook, they said: “The Ministry of Public Relations of the Light of the World Church reports that…
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Scientists confirm Italian crucifix is oldest wooden statue in Europe
Scientists confirm Italian crucifix is oldest wooden statue in Europe
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Religious scholar laments: Turkish Christians ‘a welcome scapegoat’
CNA Staff, Jun 25, 2020 / 05:41 pm MT (CNA).- According to a scholar of comparative religion, Christians in Turkey are being persecuted by the Turkish government, in part to distract attention from its recent setbacks in foreign policy. Alexander Görlach, a senior fellow with the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs, said that…
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Pope Francis issues ‘game-changer’ document that aims to overhaul Vatican financial investments
By Claire Giangrave VATICAN CITY (RNS) — As conflict, pollution and a pandemic plague the world, a new document issued by Pope Francis on Monday (June 1) – imposing transparency and efficiency measures within Vatican finances – may seem unimportant. But for observers within and outside the walled city-state, the pope’s move is a “game-changer.” …
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COVID-19: A church of the St Pius X Society in Paris faces ‘fake news’ and stigmatisation
by HRWF HRWF (29.05.2020) – The Church of Saint-Nicolas-du-Chardonnet does not have a good reputation in France and the Vatican. Since 27 February 1977, when it was forcibly occupied by people affiliated with the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), which it unofficially depends on, this church is the main place of worship for the…
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Understanding The Factors Behind Denominational Differences
The issue of religions in Europe is of great significance. Many modern societies have different religious traditions and it is difficult to enforce their practices. For example, in some countries, Christianity dominates the population. In other countries, Hinduism and Islam are the major religions and there is a huge debate on which should prevail. Despite…
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The COMECE Social Affairs Commission releases statement on proposed EU recovery plan
by Alessandro di Maio In the context of the current Covid-19 pandemic and its dramatic effects on all EU Member States, on Thursday 28 May 2020 the COMECE Social Affairs Commission releases the statement “Let Europe recover through justice”, giving the contribution of the Catholic Church to the proposed EU recovery plan. Mgr. Hérouard: “The…
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Bahram Hemdemov Released
On February 13, 2019, Bahram Hemdemov, 55 years old, was released from prison in Turkmenistan after serving a four-year sentence in Seydi prison (LB-E/12). He is now reunited with his wife, Gulzira, and their four children. Mr. Hemdemov was arrested on March 14, 2015, simply for holding a peaceful religious meeting at his home in…