Antisemitism has changed in a profound way, says Harley Lippman. It has moved “from being a right-wing phenomenon to a left-wing phenomenon, from being a Christian phenomenon to a radical Islamic phenomenon, and from being a religiously based phenomenon to an anti-Zionist phenomenon,” he says. Lippman is the President of the Institute for Study of Read more
Mayor Lianne Dalziel said it was a joy to see the “meticulous” work done to restore the Rose Chapel in Christchurch after it suffered extensive damage in the February 2011 earthquake. The Colombo St chapel was built by the Sisters of Mercy in 1911, and shared a site with the convent and St Mary’s College. The Christchurch Read more
Bishop Thomas Tobin says Twitter is a major distraction,an obstacle to his spiritual life and provides an “occasion of sin” for himself and others. Read more
New Zealand will review its approach to Pacific migration from next year. Immigration policy towards the Pacific, including the quota system which is drawn by random ballot, has been criticised for being outdated and discriminatory. Labour MP Iain Lees-GallowayLabour MP Iain Lees-Galloway Photo: VNP / Phil Smith Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway said New Zealand is Read more
A teenager’s canonisation will be included with others formally recognised as saints on 14 October. The canonisation will coincide with the world synod of bishops on young people, which will be meeting in Rome. Blessed Nunzio Sulprizio will be recognised as a saint along with Blessed Oscar Romero, Blessed Paul VI and four others. Read Read more
A former Anglican church in Mataura has been converted into a mosque. The Main St church was bought by the Ashburton Muslim Association at auction in May. The imam (leader) of the Mataura Masjid (mosque), Zamberi Bin Matyunus, a New Zealand citizen originally from Malaysia, lives in Mataura with his family. Read more
The Dublin archdiocese is seeking 4,000 Eucharistic ministers to serve at the papal Mass. According to the archdiocese around 500,000 people are expected for the closing Mass which will be celebrated by Pope Francis on 26 August. Read more
The Warm Hearts Winter Appeal will provide beds, warm bedding and winter clothing, as well as help to pay medical costs for disadvantaged Kiwi kids on Variety’s emergency list. There are nearly 30 vulnerable Bay of Plenty children on Variety the Children’s Charity’s emergency waiting list for vital winter essentials, and more than 400 families Read more
Pro-LGBT priest Father Paul Morton has published an “open letter” to Glasgow’s Father Mark Morris on the “St. Bride’s RC” Facebook page. In it, he rebukes Morris for his attitude towards Glasgow’s LGBT Pride celebrations. Read more
The Philippine immigration bureau on Thursday ordered the deportation of an Australian nun who has angered the president by joining anti-government rallies. Her lawyers called the move “persecution” and said they would appeal. Read more