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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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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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Faith-based organizations can help the transition to a more sustainable post-COVID-19 world
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has noted that the coronavirus pandemic is more than a health crisis. It is a human crisis which is attacking societies at their core. To tackle it, policymakers will need the support of scientists, experts, and society at large, including religious leaders, scholars, and communities. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)…
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Over 10 million views of Spread a Smile – Scientology artists
by The Brussels Press Club What would happen if you’d ask a few friends from all around the world to spread a smile and stay well? That’s what the Church of Scientology did by reaching to musicians and singers all over the world, and the result is quite something. Dozens of artists responded by creating…
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Baha’is hosts UN75 Declaration Dialogue series on the future of global governance
by Bahai International Community New York—14 May 2020— The Baha’i International Community, in collaboration with UN2020 and Together First, hosted a three-part online dialogue to exchange ideas on the latest intergovernmental contribution addressing the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The three discussions, held on 23 April, 30 April,…
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From social distance to Muslim solidarity proximity at the time of Covid-19
By Vasco Fronzoni at freedomofbelief.net The Italian Muslim communities have faced the challenge of contagion with a pragmatic spirit. As it known, Islam does not recognize universal leaders, and therefore chooses on the basis of the general reference principles, which in the case of epidemics refer to a hadith that prescribes «if you hear of…
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An active faith may hold the key to a longer, healthier life
An active faith may hold the key to a longer, healthier life Khadija, an older Algerian woman, at first seems not to understand the question when asked about the role her religion and beliefs play in her well-being. By *Elisa Di Benedetto and *Larbi Megari She instinctively relied on Islam as a young woman living…
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Growing Popularity Of Buddhism In Europe
Growing Popularity Of Buddhism In Europe
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United Nations recognizes Scientology Foundation with Special Consultative to the ECOSOC
New NGO status empowers MEJORA, the Foundation for the Improvement of Life, Culture and Society, to add to accomplishing the objectives of the UN Economic and Social Council and the helpful points of the Scientology religion. Mejora signifies “improvement” in Spanish, and Fundacion MEJORA is an adept name for the association that has quite recently…
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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…