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Orthodox churches join Catholics in lawsuit against new US law
An anti-abuse law in a US state could undermine the seal of confession. Orthodox churches are now joining forces with Catholic bishops in court
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Austrian hospice in Jerusalem temporarily suspends operations
The Austrian Pilgrim Hospice in the Old City of Jerusalem is the oldest Christian guest house in the Holy City.
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Aid workers condemn rape as a weapon of war in Congo
An increase in sexual violence and hardly any prospect of help - in the Democratic Republic of Congo, more and more women and girls are finding…
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Lutheran World Federation to meet in Augsburg in 2030
2030 is a special year for Lutherans: one of their most important confessional documents will then be 500 years old.
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"Internet patron saint" Carlo Acutis will soon be canonised Pope Leo XIV confirms controversial honour
Italian boy dies of leukaemia at the age of 15. Now Carlo Acutis is canonised because he was particularly pious and socially committed. In addition to…
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Archbishop: Christians in Syria continue to live in insecurity
Christians are not currently being persecuted in Syria, but the Church in the country is nevertheless cautious: this is the assessment of the Archbishop…
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Cardinal Duka: Pope Leo XIV knows the consequences of communism
It is common knowledge that Pope Leo XIV knows his home country, the USA, and his missionary country, Peru. But he is also familiar with the evil…
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Montmartre - 2,000 years of Parisian history Hill of martyrs and centre of political resistance
Montmartre in Paris has shaped 2,000 years of urban and religious history.
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Petition for Woelki's removal collects 55,000 signatures
Protest against Cardinal Woelki: An online petition is asking the Pope to remove the Archbishop of Cologne. This is because he has lost his credibility…
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Muslims begin annual pilgrimage to Mecca on Wednesday With AI and cool asphalt for Allah's guests
For millions of Muslims, it is the highlight of their lives: the pilgrimage to Mecca will once again gather believers from all over the world at the…
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