Indian court acquits Roman Catholic bishop accused of raping nun
KOCHI, India (Reuters) - An Indian court on Friday acquitted a Roman Catholic bishop accused of repeatedly raping a nun over two years in the country's southern state of Kerala.
"Praise the Lord", Franco Mulakkal, who spent 25 days in…
January 14 Religious Memories of Klamath County | Christianity
Aglow Community LighthouseMonthly "fireside chats" to share and listen. The January chat was canceled due…
‘Franco Mulakkal was falsely accused of defaming Christianity’: Bishop’s lawyer…
After Kottayam Sessions Court acquitted Bishop Franco Mulakkal of all charges in the rape case of a Kerala nun, his lawyer claimed that the victim was trying to falsely accuse the Bishop, due to "the influence of certain elements".…
The Beginnings of Anglican-Catholic Dialogue by Rowan Williams
LAST year marked the centenary of the first of the unofficial Mechelen conversations between English Anglicans and French and Belgian Roman Catholics. They were led by veteran Anglo-Catholic Lord Halifax and the heroic Cardinal…
AFRICA/CENTRAL AFRICA – Accidental fire destroys refugee camp near Alindao Cathedral
AFRICA/CENTRAL AFRICA - Accidental fire destroys refugee camp near Alindao Cathedral
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Little Rock Cathedral Hosts Catholic Music Conference – Arkansas Catholic
U.S. and Canadian Cathedral music directors meet for first time in Arkansas
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Austrian Catholic Church Reports Falling Membership, Rising Income | National Catholic Register
Austrian Church authorities announced that 4,301 people joined the Church or joined for the first time in 2021 – more than in 2020, when 4,068 joined or joined the Church.…
Coffin covered in Nazi swastika flag at Catholic church funeral sparks outrage in Rome
(JTA) - A funeral procession outside a local church in Rome featured a coffin wrapped in a Nazi swastika flag, sparking outrage in the Italian capital.
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How “Christian” transcended the label “Protestant” …… | News…
In recent decades, American evangelism has moved away from the labels, symbols, and religious buildings that defined the church.
Many newer churches do not contain stained glass windows, crosses, or traditional sanctuary configurations.…
Ontario Christian Girls Basketball Team Gets Learning Experience Against Cathedral Catholic –…
SANTA ANA - Ontario Christian Girls' basketball coach Matt Tumamabing clearly wanted a different result on Saturday afternoon, but Tumamabing said a reality check could be exactly what his team has need right now.
Ontario Christian won an…
Theophany one of the great festivals of Eastern Christianity | News
MAIZEVILLE - The manifestation of God made Man in Jesus Christ was celebrated with an Eastern rite in…
Patriarch Kirill begins Christmas service at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior – society…
MOSCOW, January 6. / TASS /. Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia began the Christmas night service at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
On January 7, Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate one of the most important…
Why Latino Christians cherish January 6
Much of the worldwide body of Christ experiences January 6 as Epiphany, the last day of Christmas in the church calendar and an occasion to remember the first recognition by the Magi of Jesus as God. In the Spanish-speaking world, this…
Venture capitalists see profit in prayer…… | News and reports
Tech investors have discovered religion, or at least religious apps.
In 2021, venture capitalists invested more than $175 million in a handful of software companies developing spirituality tools for smartphones, betting big that tech…
St Mary Moorfields – the only Roman Catholic church in town
Just around the corner from Liverpool Street station is a building which, if briefly looked at, looks like a conventional Edwardian office building, but is in fact the only Roman Catholic church in the City of London.
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Wealth, Happiness and Christianity – The Irish News
Saint Francis de Sales noted: “If you are poor, you are in good company. Our Dear Lord, Our Lady, the Apostles, countless saints, men and women, were poor, and though they might have!-->!-->!-->…
Branson and senior management place Cathedral girls among the elite in pre-season football
With just one month of the 2021-22 high school football season on the books, the Cathedral's Catholic Women's Team sports a brilliant 14-1 record, won a pair of high-quality tournaments (her own Butch Memorial Tournament Lee and the…
Cathedral continues $14 million campaign for new parish center and homeless center
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New principals at Blessed Sacrament and Cathedral optimistic about future of Catholic education in…
So I went to Pius X High School, and taught a variety of things. And while I was there, I graduated in Educational Administration. I didn't expect to switch to administration so soon. And, honestly, I never wanted to get into…
Canterbury Cathedral celebrated Christmas with a tree reminiscent of the sanctuary’s Catholic…
It was a pleasure to see a lavishly lit Christmas tree in the heart of the Church of England's most important cathedral. On December 29, 1170, Saint Thomas Becket was assassinated in Canterbury Cathedral. His cult of martyrdom began…
St. James’s Cathedral in Brooklyn celebrates its 200th anniversary
The Cathedral Basilica of Saint James in downtown Brooklyn. Eagle photo by Lore Croghan
Share this:The Reverend Robert Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, celebrated Mass on Saturday to mark the opening of the 200th anniversary year of the…
Vermont Catholic Church calls for demolition of old cathedral | Religion
BURLINGTON, Vermont - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington is…
Full circle: Thomas directs Saint Stephen’s Cathedral 32 years after having been a seminarian…
Reverend John Thomas didn't expect to step into the New Year as rector…
Humanity A common aspect between Islam and Christianity: bishop
TEHRAN (IQNA) - A Lebanese bishop points out the similarities between Islam and Christianity, citing humanity as one of them.
Bishop Matthias Charles Georges Mrad made the remarks in an exclusive interview with the International…
Remembrance of the life and work of Archbishop Tutu at the Anglican Cathedral – The Royal…
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Desmond Tutu Celebration: Left to Right, Linda Bogle-Mienzer from BPSU, Cordell Riley from Curb, Miles Saaddyah Manders, Bishop Nicholas Dill, Aaron Crichlow from Bermuda!-->…
Vivaldi’s opera premieres in Ferrara almost 300 years late | Christianity
ROME (AP) - The Catholic Church and the city of Ferrara in northern Italy made peace with Antonio Vivaldi on…
Archbishop Tutu had close ties to the Catholic Church
Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu addresses the Catholic Charities USA conference in Rochester, NY, October 3. the fight to end apartheid in his native South Africa, died at the age of 90 on December…
Evangelicals, a rising force in Argentine prisons …… | News and reports
Prisoners pray inside an evangelical cell block at the penal unit in Pinero, Santa Fe province, Argentina on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Access to evangelical cell blocks is controlled by both prison authorities and cell block leaders who…
Renovation of St. James Roman Catholic Church completed in time for Christmas in Johnson City
A week ago, workers rushed inside St. James Roman Catholic Church in Johnson City. They were carpeting and adding other last-minute touches to a six-month renovation of the church, founded in 1900.Father Charles Opondo-Owora, the pastor,…
Midnight mass in the cathedral contemplates Christ as the bread of life
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Bethlehem and the manger of the Child Jesus were the highlights of the homily delivered by Cardinal Dolan during the Christmas midnight mass he celebrated on December 25 at St.…
“A Light Has Shined”: Portland Cathedral Celebrates Christmas Eve
Shepherds, angels, and sages all came to see the newborn Jesus at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland, and they all wore their masks.
The Nativity play performed by the children of the parish at the start of Mass on…
Visit the Churches of Bengal: Roman Catholic Diocese of Krishnagar
With its crazy crowds, messy urbanization and…
Islam, Christianity in essence: the Iranian president – society / culture news
“The truth of the religion of Jesus Christ is no different from the truth of the religion of Islam, and the Quran mentions excellent attributes for Saint Mary and Jesus Christ,” the Iranian president said at the meeting. 'a meeting with the…
Byrnes: Inclusiveness is key for the Catholic Church | News
Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes has released his Christmas message for 2021.My dear brothers and sisters,The…
Jakarta Cathedral caps Christmas mass attendance at 650
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Jakarta Cathedral has announced that it will limit attendance to 650 for the upcoming Christmas mass tonight and Saturday, December 25. This is equivalent to 40% of the total capacity of the Catholic Church.!-->!-->…
Cardinal Dolan: Midnight Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral will be at full capacity despite…
NEW YORK - Despite an increase in COVID cases in New York City, Cardinal Timothy Dolan said Friday midnight mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral will continue to accommodate guests at full capacity.
"We let our people know that we…
The Compensation Bill of the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corp. of St. John’s is approaching $ 3…
ST. JOHN'S, NL - The list of creditors filed by the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corp. of St. John's lists four local law firms as well as a British Columbia law firm that is hoping to launch a class action lawsuit.
The…
Interpreting Food According to Your Faith: Holiday Culinary Traditions of Christianity, Islam, and…
For Bethlehem chef Fadi Kattan, the Christmas holiday season is marked by two culinary traditions: the first burbara dish, a wheat sausage commemorating the flight of the 3rd century martyr Saint Barbara, and the second a fruit cake, a A…
Vermont Catholic Church wants to demolish old cathedral
BURLINGTON, Vermont (AP) - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington is seeking permission to demolish a closed cathedral and grove of trees in downtown Vermont's largest city.If the city grants permission to demolish the Immaculate…
Vermont Catholic Church Seeks to Tear Down Old Cathedral | Vermont News
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington is seeking permission to demolish a closed cathedral and a grove of trees in the downtown core of Vermont's largest city.If the city grants permission to demolish the Church…
Christianity and Islam seek to convert secular world to religious outlook: professor
TEHRAN — Noting that the Abrahamic prophets were great reformers of their time, a Christian religion philosophy professor says Christianity and Islam are trying to secularize the world towards a religious outlook.
"We have so much in…
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John’s files for creditor protection
For victims of sexual abuse at Mount Cashel Orphanage in the mid-20th century, time is running out, but that's exactly what the church is looking for more grace - the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John's has asked…
Washington’s Roman Catholic Archdiocese outlines precautions for safe Christmas masses –…
As Catholics prepare for Christmas celebrations, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington continues to prioritize policies to ensure that in-person attendance at Mass safely reduces the risk of the coronavirus…
Director of Communications for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany resigns
ALBANY - Mary DeTuris Poust, who has handled communications for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany for the past six years, will step down effective Jan. 28, according to the diocese.âI am honored to have had the…
St. Mary’s Cathedral in Perth sets up COVID vaccination clinic as WA prepares for February…
Malls, hardware stores and mosques have hosted COVID-19 vaccination clinics - and now a cathedral in the heart of Perth's CBD is helping support Western Australia's deployment.Key points:Sainte-Marie Cathedral has opened a pop-up COVID-19…
Reviews | Can politics save Christianity?
And here, I think, the analogy with the new progressivism particularly fails. The so-called “awakening” is particularly powerful among elites, yes, but the change in attitude towards, say, racism is broader than that; if a similar number…
With the retreat of Christianity and the abandonment of a lot of hope, Christmases today are not…
Like many, my best memories of Christmas come from my childhood. Endless hot summers, the river, the food and the family. And faith.I come from a large Aboriginal family. There is no Christmas like a black Christmas. There was never…
The surprising link between a neighborhood in Raleigh and the Catholic Church :: WRAL.com
This article was written for our sponsor, the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh.
Just west of downtown Raleigh is a neighborhood like many in the area, populated by shopping malls, gas…
Review: The Vanishing is a revealing introduction to Christianity in the Middle East | Canberra…
lifestyle, the disappearance, janine di giovanni, bloomsburyThe secondary title of this book is "The Twilight of Christianity in the Middle East". It consists of a series of essays on Christian communities in Iraq, Gaza, Egypt and Syria.…
Notre-Dame de Bangui Cathedral – Bangui, Central African Republic
Built in the early 1900s, Notre-Dame de Bangui Cathedral is a large red brick church built in the French colonial style. Above the three-door entrance is a white plaster icon of the Virgin Mary looking out from a niche. The interior of…
Research: Religious Americans less likely to divorce
The average American couple marries, according to the U.S. census around the age of 30. Many young adults believe that forming unions closer to this age reduces their risk of divorce and, indeed, there is to research consistent with this…
Preparing for Sacred Heart Cathedral, QB Ray-John Spears named Northern California High School…
Congratulations to the preparation of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart strategist Ray john spears for being voted SBLive Northern California High School Athlete of the Week for Nov 29-Dec. 5!
The senior led SHCP to a 31-7 victory…
Singapore Catholic Church concludes bicentennial celebrations
The bicentennial celebrations, which began on December 13, 2020, ended on Saturday with simultaneous masses at all 32 parish churches in Singapore.
By Robin Gomes
Singapore's Catholic Church closed its 200-year celebration in…
Roman Catholic Church Apologizes To Parents After Bishop Tells Children Santa Claus Isn’t Real
For many children around the world, the excitement of Christmas isn't just about climbing the tree and knowing that there are many presents waiting to be opened, but it's also when Santa Claus comes to town.
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Why did Anne Rice leave Christianity? Gothic fiction writer calls his decision…
Gothic fiction author Anne Rice, famous for her novel "Interview with the Vampire", died of a stroke at the age of 80 on Saturday, December 11. Rice had a complicated, intermittent relationship with Christianity before publicly leaving…
Cardinal Burke says first post-COVID Mass | Best Stories
Having survived COVID-19, Catholic…
Portuguese Catholic Church to set up committee to investigate child sexual abuse
The Catholic Church in Portugal has announced that it will set up a national committee to investigate the sexual abuse of children and vulnerable adults.The new authority will coordinate the work of local religious groups looking into…
Catholic cathedral wins state title with victory over Folsom
VIEJO MISSION - Almost three years to the day, Cathedral Catholic took on Folsom for a state football, let the game go into overtime, watched a receiver drop what would have been a winning touchdown in the end zone and scored. took a long…
Four new deacons for the Catholic Church in Kota Kinabalu
One geologist, the other engineer, the other road works supervisor and the fourth supermarket supervisor - these four people from different backgrounds are now deacons in the Catholic Church.…
Catholic cathedral offensive line a pancake machine
CARMEL VALLEY - Training had yet to begin for Cathedral Catholic, but running back Lucky Sutton was already being dragged in different directions by the media. Sutton took to the runway for a TV interview.Then he was summoned to the bench…
The largest Roman Catholic cathedral in the Gulf opens in Bahrain
The largest Roman Catholic church in the Persian Gulf has opened in Bahrain.The Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia, which can accommodate at least 2,300 people, is located in a desert town about 20 kilometers south of the capital, Manama.The…
Boston Roman Catholic Archdiocese announces mass mask mandate effective December 18 – Boston…
BOSTON - The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston announced Thursday that it will reinstate a mask mandate for all public masses, including weddings and funerals, beginning Saturday, December 18.Cardinal Seán O'Malley issued the warrant,…
Letter: The History of the Roman Catholic Church’s Involvement in Abortion Laws –…
One explanation for the aggressive involvement of the Roman Catholic Church in abortion laws in the United States is the papal decree "Ineffabilis Deus" (Ineffable God) made by Pope Pius IX during the annual…
Gabriel Richard becomes first Roman Catholic priest to serve in Michigan Advance Congress
On December 8, 1823, Michigan Territorial Representative Father Gabriel Richard became the first Roman Catholic priest to serve in Congress. A member of the United States House of Representatives,…
SBLive San Diego Section Top 10 Footballer Ranking: Cathedral Catholic Ends Season # 1 – High…
The San Diego Section playoffs featured exciting action across six divisions, including three teams, Cathedral Catholic, Mater Dei Catholic and Scripps Ranch, which extended their playoffs to the CIF State Championships.
Cathedral…
Does Christianity Have a Future Under Labor?
Reading time: 3 minutesKeneally said discussions over the religious discrimination bill have played an important role in raising the awareness of the work's increasingly vigorous to religious communities, of which she is a key envoy.…
Festival closes bicentennial of Catholic Church in Singapore
Singapore - Singapore Catholics mark the end of a year-long celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the church's presence in the city-state with activities in a part of the city with historic Catholic roots.
The…
Catholic Church Takes New Look at HBCU Campus Ministry
WASHINGTON (CNS) - Church takes a fresh look at ministry in historically black colleges and universities across the United States.
While students prepare for final exams, campus ministers help them prepare for the ultimate final exam.…
Cultural Christianity and Theological Potemkinism
There is a famous philosophical thought experiment, attributed to Robert Nozick, which asks the question of the "experimenting machine". Imagine being offered the possibility of being permanently placed in a sensory deprivation reservoir,…
Thursday, the funeral of Monsignor Aldo Giordano in the cathedral of Cuneo
The funeral of Monsignor Aldo Giordano, Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See to the European Union, will be celebrated Thursday from 9 to 14, in the cathedral of Cuneo.
Monsignor Giordano was born on August 20, 1954 in Cuneo, in the!-->!-->…
Lucky Sutton’s historic big night towers over Catholic Cathedral ahead of Lutheran Orange in…
COSTA MESA - It was Lucky Sutton's spectacle on Friday as the Catholic Cathedral defeated Orange Lutheran 71-62 in one of the best offensive battles in recent CIF playoff history.
The Dons will advance to the CIF 1-AA State…
Catholic Church in Portugal urges victims of sexual abuse to come forward
Portugal is moving forward with a commission to investigate possible cases of child sexual abuse within the Catholic Church, as the secular leader of the committee urged victims to come forward on Thursday.The Independent Committee for the…
December 3 Klamath County Denominational Memorials | Christianity
Aglow Community LighthouseMonthly “fireside chats” to share and listen to. December 11 edition from 10 a.m.…
Interview: Bishop Wack discusses “anger, division” in the American Catholic Church
Bishop William Wack of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Fla., Smiles on November 13, 2017, during the fall general…