Christians in Indonesia Appeal Revocation of Building Permit – Morningstar News
A Christian organization in Indonesia is appealing a decision to revoke its construction permits, asserting the revocations were unlawful, sources said.
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Fearing Omicron, Israel Extends Travel Restrictions
Israel is extending its travel restrictions for an additional 10 days beyond the scheduled expiration date of Dec. 11 as health leaders continue to study the Omicron variant.
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Around the world, bishops confront new same-sex marriage laws
Crux,As governments around the world push to legalize same-sex marriage, the bishops in those countries have been vocal in advocating for the Catholic Church’s position that marriage is between a man and a woman.
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Israel Leads 10-Country Simulation of Cyberattack on Global Markets
Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important as more countries look to ward off cyberattacks that could bring life to a standstill. On Thursday, Israel led a 10-country, 10-day simulation of a cyberattack on the global financial system to better prepare for such an event.
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Israeli Foreign Minister in Cairo to Strengthen Ties
Israel's foreign minister arrived in Cairo on Thursday on a diplomatic visit aimed at strengthening ties and shoring up a tenuous cease-fire between Israel and Gaza's militant Hamas rulers.
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Salesian women’s institute celebrates 100th anniversary of arrival in Cuba
The Daughters of Mary Help of Christians Institute dedicated a commemorative plaque Dec. 6 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of their Salesian congregation to Cuba.
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Catholic school in India attacked by Hindu mob over alleged conversions
A missionary Catholic school in central India was attacked by a mob of Hindu activists on Monday, despite the school saying they warned police about a possible attack.
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Benedict XVI receives nativity scene from homeland of Bavaria
A Christmas crib was also presented to Pope Francis.
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UK one of the most challenging countries for Christians in Europe
The UK is among the top five European countries where Christians face the "most severe challenges" for their faith, according to a new report.
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Searches for ‘sorcery’ and ‘soceries’ saw largest increase on Bible Gateway in 2021
Keyword searches for “sorcery” and “sorceries” had the highest percentage increase in 2021 on the Bible Gateway, a resource website used by millions throughout its 28-year history to search biblical terms and scriptures online.
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Patriarch Pizzaballa: Cyprus is ‘where Europe and the Holy Land meet’
Pope Francis made a whirlwind visit to the island last week.
