It has been reported that the Taliban has banned beauty parlours in Afghanistan, preventing women from engaging in this business or visiting such establishments for self-care. This controversial move has sparked public outcry and raised concerns about the rights and freedoms of women in the country. In a video clip Sadiq Akif Mahzar, a spokesperson Read more
There has been a social media backlash against an Indonesian Catholic priest and two Catholic women accused of arranging a ‘”wedding ceremony” for dogs. The priest clarified that he did not officiate an animal wedding and explained that the ceremony was simply a pet blessing. But he missed the point. He said giving a Christian blessing Read more
The loved ones of a Brazilian man were taken aback after reading online that he had died. He had not told anyone he was ill. In the comments section, individuals expressed their condolences and inquired about the circumstances of his death. However, no explanation was provided; instead, his funeral service details were shared on his Read more
In 2013 an elderly woman received a phone call from God instructing her to deposit her money into a “checking account of God at the Bank of Heaven with the promise of better interest rates and the possibility of building a house in Heaven. She never once suspected that she was being scammed, as she Read more
Weddings are significant events that can make people anxious. Most individuals are not used to being the focal point of attention in a large gathering. They may need help with their words; the Best Man might forget to bring the rings; unexpected delays of one or both parties can cause anxiety. But most people anticipate Read more
Recently, a mayor in Mexico participated in a traditional ceremony where he married a female reptile resembling an alligator. The reptile, named Alicia Adriana, is a caiman and the marriage is believed to bring good fortune to the local community. During the ceremony, Victor Hugo Sosa re-enacted an ancestral ritual. He expressed his love and Read more
According to the Rev. Mike Atkins, humour has the power to heal and provide relief in our dark world. He shares that he grew up attending a church where humour was not encouraged and the atmosphere was always serious. However, he later realised that God does indeed have a sense of humour. To prove this Read more
Last June, Shashank Sharma embarked on a mission to visit the highest number of places of worship in a month. He successfully visited 76 sacred spaces, including Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain temples, Sikh gurdwaras, mosques, churches, and a Baha’i place of worship. In May of this year, Guinness World Records confirmed and certified his impressive Read more
A Catholic bishop in Benin has chosen a team of trained priests to travel across the diocese and listen to the concerns and questions of the faithful. Only priests are authorised to attend to these concerns in the diocese. This listening ministry aims to provide people with a chance to discuss interpersonal conflicts and relationship Read more
Bella Montoya was admitted to hospital earlier in June after she suffered a stroke. She didn’t respond to treatment; a doctor declared her dead and her family held a wake. Reports say she woke up in her coffin and knocked on the lid, when it was open, relatives were stunned to find her alive and Read more