Jordan’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Imad Hijazeen met Monday with senior evangelical leaders to explore ways to expand Christian pilgrimage to the kingdom, as Jordan steps up preparations for major upcoming commemorations linked to key events in Christian history.
While the U.S. was focused on other parts of the world, Latin America took on a new trading partner: China. The region has also begun to shift in an anti-American direction, creating a big strategic problem for the United States.
The small Cathedral Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus was filled to overflowing.
U.S. bishops, like much of the world, focused on the East European nation Feb. 24. Some condemned the actions of Russia, others expressed worry about the consequences on civilians and what the future brings.
Memories of the “People Power” revolt by Filipinos who helped overthrow Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos are bittersweet for Loretta Rosales, who opposed him as an activist and was arrested and tortured by his forces before his downfall.
‘Our spirit remains strong,’ said the university’s rector.
In the Soviet era, when Russia last dominated Ukraine, the country's Jews faced heavy persecution. Now, the Jewish community fears a return to those terrible times. But whatever the future brings, some just want to be a blessing to their countrymen.
Welsh Health Minister Eluned Morgan has called the move "progressive".
John Paul II was the first pope in modern times to visit Ukraine.
Temporary measures introduced at the start of the pandemic to allow 'DIY' at-home abortions will come to an end in August.
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk appealed for national unity.
