Church

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Why Orthodoxy could become the state religion in Georgia

The Georgian Dream party, which was re-elected in the October parliamentary elections, is considering making Orthodoxy the state religion. Despite the Georgian Orthodox Church's official rejection, a significant faction of conservative bishops is reportedly pushing for this outcome behind the scenes.

December 2nd, 2024 at 09:15 am (Europe\Rome)

'200,000 out of an estimated 655,000 in care were abused and many more neglected, with Māori dispr

New Zealand inquiry reveals 200,000 abused in state, church care

An inquiry in New Zealand found 200,000 people were abused in state and faith-based institutions over several decades. The Catholic Church pledged to improve safeguarding and support to victims, while the government plans to formally apologize to survivors in November.

July 25th, 2024 at 07:35 am (Europe\Rome)

Cathedral of Saint Peter in Matagalpa. (Photo by Rommel F. Mend / CC BY-SA 4.0)

Nicaragua holds first ordinations since exiled Bishop Alvarez’s conviction

A priest and seven deacons were ordained in Matagalpa Cathedral in the absence of Bishop Rolando Alvarez, who was sentenced to 26 years in prison in 2023 by Daniel Ortega’s regime and subsequently expelled to the Vatican.

July 24th, 2024 at 08:50 am (Europe\Rome)

Baleng Cathedral, Bafoussam, July 10, (Photo by Yannick / LCI)

Tensions flare between bishop and traditional chiefs in Cameroon

Tensions have erupted in western Cameroon, with a Catholic bishop finding the chiefs' behavior inappropriate during certain religious celebrations.

July 23rd, 2024 at 06:05 am (Europe\Rome)

The Zodiac: Time of man, time of God

Far from being esoteric, the zodiac signs depicted in some church decorations invite us to understand human time within God's time.

July 3rd, 2024 at 05:05 am (Europe\Rome)

Pope Francis arrives to celebrate the closing Mass at the end of the Synod of Bishops assembly in S

Choosing for the common good – revisioning the Church as synodal

In strongly secular cultures, where religion is seen as unnecessary, and in others, where Christianity is viewed as oppressive, it's crucial to be faithful Christians. The synodal conversation must emphasize Christian love amid political divisions, avoiding fundamentalism and exclusion within the church.

June 28th, 2024 at 10:21 am (Europe\Rome)