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Originally published in The Conversation A powerful earthquake that hit close to the medieval city of Marrakech in Morocco on Sept. 8, 2023, has killed thousands and injured many more. It has also put at risk buildings and monuments of major historic importance, among them the minaret of the Kutubiyya mosque, a 12th-century structure that
Originally published in The Conversation Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Mongolia, which is home to fewer than 1,500 Catholics, has elicited curiosity among Catholics and non-Catholics alike. This will be the pope’s 43rd trip abroad since his election on March 13, 2013: He has visited 12 countries in the Americas, 11 in Asia and 10
Expressing gratitude to a group of European lawyers for their dedication to environmental protection laws, Pope Francis revealed his intention to create a follow-up document on the same subject. The pope conveyed to the lawyers, “I am writing a second part to Laudato Si’ to update it on current problems.” Although he did not provide
UCA News writes that around one out of every seven Christians today is at risk of persecution, especially in Asia, where there have been recent high-profile incidents in India, Pakistan, Iraq, and China. While often overlooked in Christianity-majority nations of the West, there is a rise in international violence against Christians in areas where the
An upcoming film titled “Route 60: The Biblical Highway,” which delves into the historical significance of a biblical route known as “Route 60,” is expected to strengthen the faith of its viewers as it guides them through various biblical sites. David Friedman, the former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, alongside former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo,
In Pakistan’s Punjab province, over 100 individuals have been apprehended by the police following their involvement in assaulting no less than 21 churches and causing extensive damage to numerous homes. These actions were carried out in response to allegations that two Christian men had committed an act of desecration on a copy of the Quran,
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the second-ranking official in the Vatican under Pope Francis, undertook a visit to the African nation of South Sudan on August 14th. The purpose of his visit was to advance the peace initiatives of the pontiff in a nation that has been deeply entangled in a violent civil conflict. Parolin, who serves
For generations, Orthodox Ukrainians have regarded the traditional Julian calendar as a fundamental element of their church’s identity. However, in recent years, the Julian calendar has become linked with allegiance to Russian Orthodoxy rather than Ukrainian Orthodoxy. Recent adjustment in the calendar has significant implications, leading to the shift of Christmas celebrations for millions of
Greek City Times writes that famous Portuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo has drawn praise from many Christians after he made the sign of the cross following a goal. Ronaldo currently plays in the Saudi Pro League, a country where Christian symbols and public displays are illegal. Ronaldo is a practicing Roman Catholic. The Saudi League
Sister Mumuni, a Catholic Sister, has undertaken a heroic effort to rescue 130 disabled children who were deemed as “born evil” by their families in northern Ghana. In this region, children born with physical or mental disabilities face the risk of abandonment or even death due to traditional beliefs and cultural norms. Sister Mumuni has
Over 6,000 individuals representing various faiths and belief systems are expected to gather in Chicago from August 14 for what is being described as the world’s largest assembly of interfaith leaders. The event, known as the Parliament of the World’s Religions, is returning to its place of origin, as the organization was initially established in
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Rui Manuel Sousa Valério as the new patriarch of Lisbon, succeeding Cardinal-Patriarch Manuel Clemente. The appointment comes shortly after the end of World Youth Day in Portugal’s capital. During the event, Pope Francis visited both Lisbon and Fátima from August 2 to 6, engaging with and addressing the large gathering
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