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What the Vatican’s decision to charge five people over alleged leaks really means

Nov 24, 2015

The announcement that five people, including two journalists, allegedly responsible for latest round of leaks are to be charged under the laws of the Vatican City State, has generated considerable reaction and looks likely to generate more.
Banning the Lord’s Prayer advert is a foolish affront to freedom of speech

Nov 24, 2015

Most of the cinemas in the country will not be showing a one minute advertisement made by the Church of England which features the Our Father
Composer's music celebrates women in the Catholic church -- as priests

Nov 23, 2015

When composer Rich Moriarty, 69, was inspired four years ago to write music for a liturgy to celebrate women in the church, he had a particular role i
For Syrian refugees, faith groups want a US welcome mat

Nov 23, 2015

Religious groups are pushing back against a wave of opposition toward Syrian refugees and working to preserve the U.S. as a haven for them.
Church leaders welcome review of Indonesian religion law

Nov 20, 2015

Catholic leaders in Indonesia have welcomed an announcement that the government will review legislation that critics say restricts constitutional protection to religious freedoms.
Religious nationalism threatens the “stability of India and the whole world

Nov 20, 2015

The Hindu nationalist ideology that has arisen over the past century in India (Hindutva) begins with a conception that India is a Hindu nation, in which Hinduism is a default way of life for Indians.
Christians are victims of unprovoked violence

Nov 20, 2015

Practically in every part of the world, Christians have become victims of unprovoked violence.
For the Pope, in today’s world “the greatest famine is that of charity”

Nov 20, 2015

In today’s world, “the greatest famine is that of charity: we need, most of all, people with eyes renewed by love and a gaze that inspires hope.
Waiting in the midst of a culture that does not want us to wait

Nov 19, 2015

We’ve all been that little child, waiting for grandparents or cousins to arrive, gazing out the window and down the street, longing impatiently to see our loved ones. Little kids even have a hard time waiting for their parents to serve dessert.
US bishops: ‘Abortion and marriage are key election issues’

Nov 19, 2015

US bishops have issued an election-year guide stressing a moral imperative to evaluate candidates according to their position on marriage and abortion.