International
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A statement marking 25th anniversary of Beijing conference laments slow pace of progress on gender justice
By Admin Webmaster 10/5/2020 11:15:50 AM(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is urging world leaders, meeting at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on 1 October, to “safeguard the gains made in gender equality and women’s empowerment and to commit to further action.”
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Pandemic sparks critical reflection on journalism
By Admin Webmaster 10/5/2020 10:53:32 AMResponding to increased interest among media professionals about new approaches to the field, Bahá’í communities in several countries have been exploring with journalists and others how the media can contribute to societal harmony and stimulate thoughtful conversations on issues facing humanity.
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A Governance Befitting: Humanity and the Path Toward a Just Global Order
By Admin Webmaster 10/2/2020 4:51:27 PMA statement of the Baha'i International Community on the Occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations.
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The Pontifical Council represented at the WCC Assembly Planning Committee
By Admin Webmaster 10/2/2020 10:50:04 AMThe Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity was represented by Reverend Andrzej Choromanski at the online meeting of the Assembly Planning Committee (APC) of the World Council of Churches (WCC) held from 22-25 September 2020
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Papa Francesco incontra il Patriarca Karekin II
By Admin Webmaster 10/2/2020 10:35:21 AMSua Santità Karekin II, Patriarca Supremo e Catholicos di tutti gli Armeni, ha visitato il Vaticano nei giorni 26-27 settembre 2020 ed è stato ricevuto in udienza privata da Papa Francesco domenica 27 settembre presso la Domus Sanctae Marthae.
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Serving a Wounded World in Interreligious Solidarity - A Christian Call to Reflection and Action During COVID-19 and Beyond
By Admin Webmaster 10/2/2020 10:07:04 AMServing a Wounded World in Interreligious Solidarity - A Christian Call to Reflection and Action During COVID-19 and Beyond
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Holy See urges “integral ecology” to reverse biodiversity loss
By Admin Webmaster 10/2/2020 9:35:04 AMVatican Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, sends a video message to an online UN summit on biodiversity on September 30.
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UK Bishops, Christian leaders appeal for halt to violence in Cameroon
By Admin Webmaster 9/30/2020 9:17:06 AMBishops Declan Lang of Clifton and Philip Egan of Portsmouth join with four other UK Christian leaders to call for an end to the violence and "robust diplomatic action" in Cameroon by the international community.
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Inner Peace, Mindful Outreach
By Admin Webmaster 9/28/2020 9:59:00 AMFaith, Mindfulness and Sustainability in the new Buddhist Channel
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New major seminary established in Vietnam
By Admin Webmaster 9/28/2020 9:23:56 AMSacred Heart Major Seminary will meet increasing demand for priestly formation in Thai Binh Diocese
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Catholic social doctrine key to today's political issues, bishop says
By Admin Webmaster 9/28/2020 8:58:30 AMA lack of fidelity to Catholic social doctrine is seen reason for Catholics' polarization of ideals
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Indonesian priest takes interfaith road on environmental awareness
By Admin Webmaster 9/28/2020 8:44:52 AMBandung's Eco-Learning Camp transcends the religious divide to convey the urgency needed to save the planet
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Latest “Bahá’í World”
By Admin Webmaster 9/25/2020 10:09:56 AMThe Bahá’í World website has published three new articles on themes highly relevant to the well-being and progress of humanity.
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Thailand: Muslim Pattani longs for peace, freedom in Thailand
By Admin Webmaster 9/21/2020 11:06:49 AMJAKARTA, Indonesia (AA): The Thai government last Sunday met a delegation of Muslim groups in southern Thailand to hear their aspirations amid ongoing violence in the region.
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Ignore, resist, or engage? - Public Theology Webinar
By Admin Webmaster 9/21/2020 10:54:26 AMThe webinar aims to support religious leaders, concerned citizens of all faiths and traditions to respond constructively to religious nationalism.
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Russia: Order of Merit for Archbishop Brauer
By Admin Webmaster 9/21/2020 10:25:50 AMDietrich Brauer, Archbishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Russia (ELCR), was awarded the Federal Republic of Germany's Grand Cross of Merit. Photo: German Embassy Moscow/Nikita Markov
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Taipei Caodai Congegation Attended Weixin Sheng Jlao's Gratification Ritual in Nantou, Taiwan
By Admin Webmaster 9/18/2020 11:10:09 AMReport from Taipei, 27 June 2020. Pictures by Weixin Shengjiao
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Family Life and Children
By Admin Webmaster 9/18/2020 10:18:54 AM“If love and agreement are manifest in a single family, that family will advance, become illumined and spiritual…” - ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
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God and His Creation
By Admin Webmaster 9/18/2020 10:07:26 AM“Every created thing in the whole universe is but a door leading into His knowledge…”— Bahá’u’lláh
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The Life of the Spirit
By Admin Webmaster 9/18/2020 10:00:33 AMWert thou to attain to but a dewdrop of the crystal waters of divine knowledge, thou wouldst readily realize that true life is not the life of the flesh but the life of the spirit…”— Bahá’u’lláh
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Caritas Internationalis helping Lebanon get back on its feet
By Admin Webmaster 9/18/2020 9:42:42 AMAs Lebanese politicians struggle to form a new government, the Secretary-General of Caritas Internationalis is on the ground in Beirut to bring the solidarity of the Church and organize relief efforts.
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Pope Francis expresses his nearness to Moria Camp victims of fire
By Admin Webmaster 9/16/2020 11:03:39 AMThe Pope, after reciting the Sunday Angelus, expresses his solidarity and closeness to the victims of the Moria refugee camp fire who have now been left without accommodation.
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Caritas Europa calls for solidarity and action for migrants and refugees
By Admin Webmaster 9/16/2020 10:45:01 AMThe fires that devastated the Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos this week and the despair of its former inhabitants have highlighted the need for an urgent migration policy that puts the person at the centre.
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Israel, Bahrain, UAE Peace deal to be signed
By Admin Webmaster 9/16/2020 10:28:10 AMUS President Donald Trump on Tuesday is presiding over the signing of historic diplomatic deals between Israel and two Gulf Arab nations.
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Covid-19: Manila Cathedral reopens to public after six months
By Admin Webmaster 9/16/2020 10:15:57 AMWith the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, the Mother Church of the Philippines is reopening its doors to the public on September 16, while limiting numbers.
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Caritas Greece calls for support for Lesbos refugees and for locals
By Admin Webmaster 9/16/2020 10:05:09 AMThe Director of Caritas Hellas talks about the situation on the ground in Lesbos after Europe’s largest refugee camp burnt to the ground and calls for the shared responsibility of European nations.
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United States prepares to mark Hispanic Heritage Month
By Admin Webmaster 9/16/2020 9:21:58 AMAhead of Hispanic Heritage Month, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops describes the importance of this year’s observance, as the Catholic Church in the country continues to apply lessons learnt during the "V National Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino ministry".
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Brothers as gift, St Francis of Assisi’s experience
By Admin Webmaster 9/16/2020 9:12:37 AMFraternity for Saint Francis was not an abstract theory, but a concrete gift from God to each and every person. Even today, the “Poverello” of Assisi reminds us that we cannot truly be brothers and sisters if we do not see ourselves as children of one Father.
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A beautiful and possible economy: a double challenge for women
By Admin Webmaster 9/11/2020 9:02:59 AMWoman Economy - From the Crisis to a New Season of Hope
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Covid-19: Canadian Bishops raise concern for the vulnerable
By Admin Webmaster 7/16/2020 10:01:55 AMThe Catholic Bishops of Canada release a message in which they urge the Canadian community to protect the vulnerable, especially the elderly, who have suffered the coronavirus pandemic so greatly.