In a stunning revelation, Pope Francis disclosed that he narrowly escaped two assassination attempts during his groundbreaking visit to Iraq in March 2021. One of the attempts involved a young woman who was suspected of trying to carry out a suicide bombing. These chilling incidents took place in Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city and a former […]
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WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s latest cabinet selections are as notable for their religious diversity as their political significance. From pastors to Catholic converts and even a Hindu, Trump’s team showcases a spectrum of spiritual affiliations that mirrors the evolving religious landscape of the United States. Among the nominees is hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, […]
Intolerance toward Christians appears to be on the rise in the West. One very dangerous symptom of this upward trend is government officials and entities targeting Christian churches, organizations, and individuals for prosecution or punishment based on their religious beliefs. Family Research Council analyzed open-source documents, reports, and media outlets to identify religious freedom violations […]
The recent and rapid overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has created a power vacuum in the region, prompting a swift response from the United States. President Joe Biden authorized airstrikes against strategic targets to prevent ISIS from exploiting the instability. While this action is deemed necessary, the Deseret News Editorial Board argues that ensuring […]
Photo: CEC/Łukasz Troc Press Release No: 20/2416 December 2024Brussels About 80 participants, including representatives from Ukrainian and other European churches, met in Warsaw from 9 to 11 December for the European Consultation on Just Peace, organised by the Conference of European Churches (CEC). The event explored theological, ethical, and practical aspects of just peace amid […]
Syrian Christians Attend First Mass Since Assad’s Ouster, Express Hope for Future LATAKIA, SYRIA – Dec. 17 – In the northwestern port town of Latakia, Christian worshippers gathered at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Sunday, attending their first Mass since the dramatic overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad a week prior. A sense of cautious […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]