Benedict XVI meets with recipients of the Ratzinger Prize
The meeting lasted one hour and allowed each of the academics to discuss their work with the pope emeritus.
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70 Mormon Missionaries Robbed in Mexico, Group Leader and Wife Threatened at Knifepoint
A group of 70 Mormon missionaries who were attending a conference in Torreón, Mexico are now safe following a terrifying incident.
Pope Francis: 'The Church is not a political organization that has left and right wings'
“We need journalists who are willing to ‘wear out the soles of their shoes,’ to get out of the newsroom, to walk around the city, to meet people, to assess the situations in which we live in our time,” Pope Francis said.
'Fire and Blood' Church Combines Christian Faith With Love of Heavy Metal Music
A church in South East England is taking a different approach when it comes to gathering and sharing God's Word, especially for those who are fans of heavy metal music.
Gunmen kill 2 of 66 kidnapped Baptist church members in Nigeria; 3 injured
Armed bandits in Nigeria’s Kaduna State have killed two of the more than 60 worshipers of Emmanuel Baptist Church whom they had kidnapped during a church service about two weeks ago, a local Christian leader has confirmed.
Archbishop of Canterbury apologises to Ghana Church leaders over LGBT statement
The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised to Anglican leaders in Ghana after publicly criticising their support for a Bill criminalising LGBT relationships without speaking to them first.
As bishops urge calm, Cuban priest sees ‘world of emotions’ under protests | Crux
Crux,As Cuba prepares for a massive anti-government protest amid fears of state repression, the country’s bishops have urged calm and non-violence, saying any meaningful change will only come as a result of peaceful dialogue.
Faith leaders warn ‘time is running out’ as COP26 hits critical moment | Crux
Crux,A group of faith communities has warned “time is running out” as the negotiations at the United Nations COP26 climate change conference reach “a critical moment.”
Stats show Irish women benefit from waiting period before abortion, observers say
About 1,500 Irish women in 2020 decided not to go through with an abortion after seeking an initial consultation. Critics of abortion say it’s a sign that these women need support and that the existing three-day waiting period should be preserved.
Journalist arrested, charged after reporting on attacks against Christians in Nigeria
A Nigerian journalist faces prolonged detention allegedly for his reporting about attacks against predominantly Christian communities in Nigeria and the government’s response.
