Scotland’s new Catholic bishops’ conference president, Inverclyde’s John Keenan is taking the message to the people. He’s joined Rail Pastors evangelising mission “It is the Church on the streets where the Spirit wants us to be and where we feel his unique presence in almost every encounter” says Keenan. Keenan, a proponent of the new Read more
Gaza should not be investigated to see if the conflict meets the technical definition of a genocide, Edith Bruck told Pope Francis (both pictured). The Pope can’t call Gaza a genocide. It isn’t, insists Bruck – a 93-year old Holocaust survivor. “Genocide is something else. When a million children are burned to death, then you Read more
Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now claims the government is using chiefs and police to monitor sermons in churches across the country to gather intelligence. Gachagua alleged that certain state forces had directed chiefs to monitor sermons by the clergy as a means of intimidation. “I have heard that chiefs are being sent to Read more
The Malaysian State of Johor has rejected almost 30 per cent of applications to build data centres to ensure the conservation of local resources and regulate one of the largest markets in Southeast Asia. Last June, Johor set up an ad hoc committee to vet applications to build data processing centres that house the IT Read more
France’s powerful culture minister on Monday clashed with the country’s Roman Catholic establishment over whether tourists should pay to enter Notre Dame cathedral when it reopens next month. Before a devastating 2019 blaze ravaged the landmark, Notre Dame was among the most visited buildings in Europe. Once the cathedral reopens on December 7 and 8, Read more
Almost ten years after the Islamist attack on its editorial offices, the satirical magazine “Charlie Hebdo” is looking for the best cartoons that criticise religion. The competition is aimed at “those who are fed up with living in a world ruled by God and religion”, writes the editorial team on its website. “Give vent to Read more
Pope Francis has called for a thorough investigation into whether the Gaza humanitarian crisis constitutes genocide. The pope’s remarks are prominently featured in his new book “Hope Never Disappoints. Pilgrims Towards a Better World”, which is set for release ahead of the 2025 Jubilee Year. “According to some experts, what is happening in Gaza has Read more
Cardinal Stephen Chow of Hong Kong has urged the Catholic Church to engage in dialogue with China to ensure its presence aligns with Chinese culture. Speaking at a conference in Rome on 16th-century Jesuit missionary Father Matteo Ricci, Chow emphasised the need for collaboration with China’s ruling and intellectual class amid ongoing efforts to “sinicize” Read more
The La Leche League – a global breastfeeding support group – has lost two leaders over the group’s decision to allow males to participate in formerly mothers-only meetings. One of those who resigned was a La Leche League founder. The La Leche League international board recently directed all British affiliates to admit men who identify Read more
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has been restored – and millions of euros donated from across the globe are surplus to current requirement. The fire of April 2019 ignited nearly $1 billion in pledged donations from across the world within days. Not all the money was needed Restoration chief Philippe Jost says €140 million (around Read more