In connection with the bloody clashes in Kiev, Metropolitan Anthony of Boryspil and Brovary, Administrative Director of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, has urged the disputants to stop immediately. “From the beginning of…
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A Christian Syrian family living in Alexandria, Egypt, was barbarically stabbed to death Monday in their home in the al-Ibrahimya neighborhood, Arabic media are reporting. The family consisted of a father, 44,…
Jerusalem (Agenzia Fides) – The problems and conflicts between Israelis and Palestinians will end only when we recognize the crucial role of religion in the peace process, because “we cannot indeed claim…
Geneva (Agenzia Fides) – Sheikh Mohammad Abdel- Hady al- Yaaqubi, Islamic scholar and member of the Syrian opposition present at the Geneva 2 talks, called upon “all Islamic militants to immediately release…
Rome, February 16, 2014 (Zenit.org) Father John Flynn, LC | 1496 hits With the Winter Olympics, Russia has attracted attention on a variety of issues, among them religion. On Feb. 10 Pew…
Baghdad (Agenzia Fides) – Because of the difficult moment the Iraqi nation continues to live, we need to create a “Chaldean League”: an association to coordinate and facilitate the contribution of the…
Representatives of various denominations take turns in celebrating Mass on Kiev’s Independence Square, the heart of anti-government demonstrations. They were invited by the leaders of the opposition. Churches condemn the streets on…
Vatican City, 13 February 2014 (VIS) – This morning Pope Francis received in audience a group of bishops from the Episcopal Conference of Bulgaria on their “ad limina” visit, during which he…
by Nirmala Carvalho The Major Archbishop of Trivandrum of the Syro-Malankara rite is the new president of the Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI). His Beatitude explains his “work program” for the Church…
by Joseph Mahmoud Majid Al- Nasrawi met the Chaldean Patriarch and the new Bishop Habib Hormuz Al-Nofal. Governor promises land and work for those who return to the city. Mar Sako confirms…