Christianity
Australian media on trial for breaching order in Pell case
World
November 9, 2020
Australian media on trial for breaching order in Pell case
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — High-profile Australian journalists and large media organizations went on trial on Monday on charges that they…
Christians: The Salt of the Arab-Islamic Civilization
Opinion
November 6, 2020
Christians: The Salt of the Arab-Islamic Civilization
Historians agree unanimously on the importance Christianity’s role in the Arab renaissance in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.…
Volunteers want Christians to return to Mosul, where Islamic State once ruled
Middle East
November 4, 2020
Volunteers want Christians to return to Mosul, where Islamic State once ruled
MOSUL, Iraq (Reuters) – Young volunteers have been clearing dust and debris from St. Thomas church in Mosul, as the…
Pope reverts to mask-less old ways amid growing criticism
World
October 21, 2020
Pope reverts to mask-less old ways amid growing criticism
ROME (AP) — A day after donning a face mask for the first time during a liturgical service, Pope Francis…
Pope: Market capitalism has failed in pandemic, needs reform
World
October 4, 2020
Pope: Market capitalism has failed in pandemic, needs reform
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis says the coronavirus pandemic has proven that the “magic theories” of market capitalism have failed…
Pope recalls visit to Lesbos refugee camp, urges solidarity
World
September 13, 2020
Pope recalls visit to Lesbos refugee camp, urges solidarity
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis expressed solidarity Sunday with the thousands of migrants who were left homeless by fires…
As Africa’s COVID-19 cases rise, faith is put to the test
World
September 5, 2020
As Africa’s COVID-19 cases rise, faith is put to the test
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic is testing the patience of some religious leaders across Africa who worry they…
Amid virus, Coptic Orthodox Church celebrates Assumption of Virgin Mary
Egypt
August 23, 2020
Amid virus, Coptic Orthodox Church celebrates Assumption of Virgin Mary
Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church on Saturday celebrated the Assumption of the Virgin Mary amid measures to control the coronavirus pandemic,…
Coptic Orthodox Church announces reopening measures starting Monday
Egypt
August 2, 2020
Coptic Orthodox Church announces reopening measures starting Monday
The Coptic Orthodox Church on Saturday announced the measures in place to gradually reopen churches starting Monday in Cairo and…
Turkey condemns Greek reaction to Hagia Sophia prayers
Middle East
July 25, 2020
Turkey condemns Greek reaction to Hagia Sophia prayers
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Saturday condemned statements by Greek officials and a flag-burning protest in Greece…