Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on Friday released the following report: Key IRF-Related Positions – This factsheet provides an overview of the key political appointments within the U.S. government that are most relevant to international religious freedom (IRF). The primary IRF positions that the president appoints derive from the International […]
Month: December 2024
Lahore: In a significant development for Pakistan’s religious minorities, the Minorities Rights Movement (MRM) has officially launched, with the aim of empowering and protecting minority rights across the nation. Pervez Rafique, former Member of the Punjab Assembly and Central President of the MRM, shared the organization’s mission and vision in an exclusive interview with Gospel […]
With President-elect Donald Trump set to assume office next month, optimism is growing for the expansion of the Abraham Accords, including the potential normalization of relations between Israel and Indonesia. Daniel J. Samet, writing for the Atlantic Council, underscores the strategic and economic benefits such a development could bring. The incoming Trump administration could play […]
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Translate Hate: The Catholic Edition
New York, NY – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the American Jewish Committee (AJC) have joined forces to combat antisemitism with the release of “Translate Hate: The Catholic Edition.” This comprehensive resource aims to educate Catholics about the harmful nature of anti-Jewish rhetoric and stereotypes. Today released Translate Hate: The Catholic Edition, a groundbreaking […]
Rev. Anatolyi Raychynets, Vice-Chairman of the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organisations, and Deputy General Secretary of the Ukrainian Bible Society, reflected on how Ukrainian churches perceive the concept of just peace. “For over a thousand days, our people have been courageously defending their homeland, their homes, and the right to life,” he said. […]
David Smith MP is announced as the UK’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) and will champion FoRB for all around the world. From:Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Lord Collins of Highbury David Smith MP announced as UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief David Smith MP has today been appointed […]
Heavily damaged Christian church in Zabadani, Syria. (Photo: Mass Media/Shutterstock) “The bishops of the European Union are closely monitoring developments in Syria and express their hope for an orderly and peaceful transition of power. COMECE urges the new regime to reject sectarianism and extremism while embracing the contributions and unique identities of the many ethnic […]
By Madalaine Elhabbal for CNA The historic city of Aleppo, Syria. / Credits: STEPANOV ILYA/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 10, 2024 / 17:50 pm (CNA). Catholic Church leaders in the U.S., Rome, and the Middle East have expressed cautious “hope” that the new regime in Syria will respect Christian communities after a lightning offensive this […]
(Photo: EP) In the context of the 27th edition of the European Prayer Breakfast held at the European Parliament, in Brussels, on Wednesday, 4 December 2024, COMECE contributed to the conference on “Safeguarding Religious Freedom in Europe – Current challenges and future prospects”. COMECE: “The time is mature for the appointment of an EU Coordinator on combating anti-Christian […]
National Conference Highlights Challenges and Resolutions for Religious Minorities Faisalabad, December 10, 2024 – In observance of International Human Rights Day, the Minority Rights Movement (MRM) convened a national conference at the Press Club Faisalabad under the theme: “Is the plight of religious minorities in the country according to the Charter of Universal Human Rights? […]