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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Paraguay bishops push for indigenous land rights
Crux,In an open letter addressed to civil authorities, the bishops’ conference of Paraguay to respects the rights of the indigenous peoples, to carry out an agrarian reform and promote the common good, as the country struggles to overcome the pandemic.
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Pope could face challenges on migrant agenda in Cyprus
Crux,Pope Francis’s agenda on migrants will be one of the major talking points during this week’s visit to Greece and Cyprus, both of which have are places where the pope’s message of welcome has had mixed reviews.
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Parolin calls EU directive against ‘Christmas’ language
Crux,Listen to this story: ROME – On the first Monday of Advent, it was revealed the European Union was attempting to ban the use of the word “Christmas” in an internal dossier promoting “an inclusive communication.” The dossier recommended, among other things, to stop saying “Merry Christmas” and replace it […]
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Holocaust Survivors Mark Hanukkah at Jerusalem Western Wall
Several dozen Holocaust survivors marked the third night of Hanukkah on Tuesday with a menorah-lighting ceremony at Jerusalem's Western Wall that paid tribute to them and the 6 million Jews killed by the Nazis.
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WEEK OF PRAYER: West Africans take the lead in sharing Bible stories | Baptist Press
Mrs. Lombena transitions with ease from the standard West African greetings into the story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery.
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Chile legislature defeats bill that would have permitted elective abortion
The lower house of Chile’s legislature defeated Tuesday a bill that would have legalized elective abortion up to 14 weeks of pregnancy.
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Chinese Authorities Arrest Pastor for Attending Conference 2 Yrs. Ago, ‘Illegally’ Traveling with a Legal Passport
A pastor was recently arrested by Chinese authorities on charges of illegally crossing the national border nearly two years ago.
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Pope Francis’ prayer intention for December is for catechists
Pope Francis instituted a new ministry of catechist in May.
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Pope Francis to Orthodox leader: May God prepare us to receive gift of full unity
The pope sent the message on the feast of St. Andrew.
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Marcus Lamb, Founder of Daystar Television Network, Has Died
The Daystar Television Network announced Tuesday that Marcus Lamb, the founder and president of the ministry, has passed away from complications from COVID-19. He was 64.
