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The Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC) was established in 1970 and 2020 was its Golden Jubilee year. But because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the celebrations have been postponed. They will take place from October 12 to 30 at…

A service was held to celebrate the relocation and reconstruction of a centennial church in Shanghai. In Chongzhu Church in Chongming District, on September 17, Reverend Geng Weizhong, chairman of the Christian…

Redwoods in Northern California. Photo by Dan Meyers/Unsplash/Creative Commons (RNS) - The process of converting bodies to soil is now legal in California after Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill Sunday (September 18) that will allow…

LAGOS, Nigeria - Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure that its innovations, especially in the area of ​​technology, are used to ensure credible, free and fair elections in!-->…

AFRICA/CAMEROON - Bishops on the attack on the Catholic Church: among those who attack the churches, there are also members of our communities Mamfe (Agenzia!-->!-->…

As executive director of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops, Jennifer Allmon has also commented on the “politicization of the lives and dignity of migrants.” "Our nation's reluctance to address the flawed immigration system over the…

Nigeria's Catholic Bishops have prayed to God for an immediate end to the insecurity ravaging Imo State and the country as a wholeThe Bishops have said that the government led by Hope Uzodimma deserves peace to carry out its duties…

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) consecrated three new bishops and presented Bishop Abiodun Taiwo Olaoye as Archbishop of Ibadan Province. Those consecrated as Bishops at a special Consecration…

WEST MILTON — Declining church attendance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many churches to…

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has presented a critical review of the Buhari administration, urging the regime to do more to ameliorate the challenges of insecurity, poor economy, among other challenges.…

Building a 4-touchdown halftime lead, the McGuinness Football Team earned a dominating 35-6 win over Catholic School rivals Tulsa-Bishop Kelley last Friday night at…

The Nigerian Bishops' Conference issued a strong criticism of the country's government on Thursday, as the Bishops said government leaders had failed to address the ongoing violence in the country or Nigeria's flagging economy.The…

Chivayo adores Mnangagwa By Wicknell Chivayo Every year, SEPTEMBER 15 marks a day of great celebration. It presents an indelible cause to the nation and people of Zimbabwe to celebrate one of its illustrious and finest statesmen…

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. — The fate of a historic church-owned building in Sewickley remains unknown as council members continue to consider options and hear from opposing stakeholders.For more than a century, the "Herbst House" has stood on…

Greater Nhiwatiwa, right, wife of Bishop Eben K. Nhiwatiwa, left, explains the history and significance of the Chin'ando Prayer Mountain to bishops attending the College of Bishops of Africa retreat, which was held from 5…

(RNS) – A group of United Methodist bishops in Africa announced Thursday, September 8, that they will no longer work with the Africa Initiative or the Wesleyan Covenant Association, accusing the groups of spreading false information. In A…

The Church should recognize the gifts of women and give them more responsibility, decision-making opportunities Archbishop of Hyderabad Poola Anthony (right) sprinkles ashes over the heads of Catholic Christians due to the Covid-19…

Grazier Claire Mactaggart has always admired the architecture of historic bush buildings.Key points:Claire Mactaggart bought a 115-year-old Uniting Church buildingShe trucked it to her cattle estate near Duaringa in central Queensland for…

The Bishop of Carlisle said Sunday's events were "very moving" after Kings Charles III's proclamation was heard in Carlisle. The Right Reverend James Newcome, Bishop of Carlisle and The Right Reverend Rob…

After a summer hiatus, stand-up comedy returns to Bishop's Stortford with top-tier programming at the Laughing Bishops Comedy Club.The three comedians on the bill this Saturday (September 17) are Andre Vincent, Charmian Hughes and Mike!-->…

YAOUNDÈ, Cameroon - Queen Elizabeth II was remembered for "certain enduring values ​​of discipline, hard work, sense of duty, honesty and meritocracy" by the bishops of Africa after her death Thursday at the 96 years old. When she!-->!-->…

From Fred Ezeh, AbujaCatholic Bishops under the aegis of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have sounded the alarm over growing insecurity across Nigeria, which they say has left churches and other centers of worship…

When asked what kind of music they were talking about, Conley said the three were inspired by the music and life story of Brian Wilson, which has been the subject of several recent films. The Beach Boys co-founder has struggled with…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After months of controversy, Germany's progressive bishops have failed to pass a document updating their teachings on sex, gender and masturbation.The document, “Living in Successful…

Bishops of the Church of Wales warmly welcome King Charles III and ask God's blessing on him as he is proclaimed king.As we welcome the new King to his place as Head of State, we are aware that this occasion is a time of great personal…

Key points: The bishops issued a statement on September 8 denouncing the Africa Initiative and the Wesleyan Covenant Association, which they claim are "wrongly influencing the people of God in our regions". The statement was…

Kingmi Mile 32 Protestant Church Corruption Case Cost State Over US$1.4 Million Firli Bahuri, Chairman of Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), speaking to reporters after the arrest of Mimika district chief Eltinus…

Of Obinna Odogwu, AwkaCatholic The Bishops of Nigeria have appealed to new Cardinal Peter Okpalaeke, to forgive the Diocese of Ahiara in Imo State for rejecting him as Bishop.Okpalaeke, was announced Bishop of the Diocese of Imo by…

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For them, the 83-year-old CMS member "died a martyr because she did not abandon the poor even in such difficult times". In their collective statement shared with ACI Africa, the Catholic Bishops of Botswana, Eswatini and South Africa say…

The dilapidated property, officially known as Old Mission Hall, is in the hamlet of Middle Weald, near the village of Calverton and close to Stony Stratford.The guide costs £30,000 plus costs, the auctioneers say.The building, believed to…

Liz Truss, MP, Minister of State for Women and Equality. / Ian Davidson Photography/Shutterstock Denver Newsroom, Sept. 6, 2022 / 5:00 p.m. (CNA). In a message of congratulations to new British Prime Minister Liz Truss,…

By Fredrick Nzwili, Catholic News Service NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS) - As fighting resumed in northern Ethiopia, the country's bishops have urged both sides to prioritize peace, saying women, children and the elderly have been most affected. In…

The Church of England has released three new documents on the Living with Love and Faith (LLF) process and the experiences of those who have engaged in it.The comments show that most people who participated in the focus groups afterwards…

“Now, with some time remaining in this current legislative session of Congress, we urge immediate passage by the Senate of this proposal that would make the workplace safer for women and their unborn children,” wrote Coakley. The…

Dry river bed. Photo by Markus Spiske on UnsplashSource: Christian helpMore than 40 Anglican Bishops from South Sudan and Kenya have united in calling on the UK government to "urge more funding for the front line of the hunger crisis in…

There will also be a "theme on entrepreneurship, how young people, instead of being seen as just passive people who need to receive things, can themselves contribute to building not only the Church, but also to building a real society in…

WASHINGTON — Stressing that heeding God's call to discipleship is an integral part of faith, the chairmen of two U.S. Episcopal committees urged people to also heed the call of the earth during the observance of the…

Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Bishop Antonio Guido Fillipazzi said first and foremost that the Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah is first and foremost a priest. The Apostolic Nuncio made the statement as a reminder to…

As Chile prepares for a historic constitutional referendum on Sunday to replace Pinochet's Constitution, the bishops call for a responsible and peaceful vote, amid growing polarization in the country By Lisa Zengarini Chile…

CHURCH leaders and Christian charities are calling on the UK government to wake up to the food crisis in East Africa (News, May 6) and fund programs that provide long-term solutions.An open letter from 44 Anglican bishops from South…

Park Presbyterian Church in Streator celebrates 100 years in its church.A family celebration is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 10 on Vermillion Street in front of the church and inside the church at 201 N. Vermillion…

FREIBURG, Germany (CNS) -- Cardinal Mario Grech, secretary general of the Synod of Bishops, said he continues to have confidence in the synodal path of the Catholic Church in Germany.“Perhaps the communication about the reform project could…

Key points: The Council of United Methodist Bishops is planning the orientation of newly elected bishops in jurisdictional and central conferences this fall. The new bishops will come on board as the denomination deals with…

In a message for the next Season of Creation, Albanian Archbishop Angelo Massafra of Shkodër-Pult, a member of the Pastoral Commission for Social Welfare of the Council of European Bishops' Conferences…

ASIA/PAKISTAN - Catastrophic floods: bishops ask for help Hyderabad Diocese Karachi (Agenzia Fides) - “Given the scale of the flood disaster, the people!-->!-->…

Evelyn Macairan - The Filipina StarAugust 29, 2022 | 00:00 MANILA, Philippines – Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as his special envoy to the 50th general conference of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences…

What makes a house style popular? Since the start of the pandemic, the response has been a bit more difficult to answer as COVID-19 has upended the housing market in unprecedented ways. What makes a house style popular? Since the…

New / National / Pope names Tagle sent to Asian bishops' meeting in Bangkok Pope names Tagle sent to Asian bishops' meeting in Bangkok Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has been appointed as Pope Francis' special envoy…

Students, teachers and school staff are required to use "accurate gender references and language in all circumstances and at all times," the policy says. The policy states that if a classmate addresses a student who suffers from gender…

ASIA/IRAQ - The Chaldean Church publishes the salaries of bishops and priests saintadday.com Baghdad (Agenzia Fides) - The Bishops of the Chaldean Church,!-->!-->…

A young woman reads during the celebration of Mass by Pope Francis on the Feast of Christ the King in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on November 22, 2020. In a written message released on August 24, 2022, Pope Francis…

PLANS for a replacement church building in Northwich could change after a contractor winds up and building costs soar. Planning chiefs for Cheshire West and Chester in 2020 authorized the destruction of the…

The Bishop of Ballarat, Garry Weatherill, also said there were questions about being paid by an Australian Anglican Church diocese, while also advocating that people should leave it to join the new church.LoadingFormer Sydney Archbishop…

East End United Methodist Church officials released an image of their future building and are preparing to…

They urge the government to “intensify awareness of the harmful effects of drug abuse and violence, and also strengthen enforcement of measures to prevent the sale, circulation and use of illegal drugs.” “All distribution units should be…

The "false bishop" cries, it is one of the so-called bishops that Tinubu used among other things to sing while he was beaten. A man believed to be one of the "fake bishops" who witnessed the unveiling of Kashim Shettima as the…

In a petition to the country's highest court, a group of lay people say worshipers in Kerala are subjected to clerical authoritarianism A Catholic church in Kochuthovala, Idukki, Kerala, India. (Photo: AFP) Posted: Aug 20, 2022…

LIMA, Peru - Amid a political crisis in which the president, his wife and family members are accused of corruption and bribery, the bishops of Peru have called for dialogue and a commitment to defend democratic institutions. At a!-->!-->…

WASHINGTON — As threats to the Catholic Church in Nicaragua grow amid the local social and political crisis, Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on…

Last month, Pope Francis appointed three women to the Vatican's Dicastery for Bishops, fulfilling an earlier commitment that, for the first time in the office's history, women would have a voice in the department tasked…

ASIA/PAKISTAN - The Bishops urge the faithful to serve the country with devotion Karachi (Agenzia Fides) - “We must give thanks to God for our beautiful!-->!-->…

"I'm glad he's been so proactive and doing this for the Salvation Army. When he suggested he wanted a goal of £500, I thought he was ambitious, so I suggested £300, which he reached fairly quickly, then he reached…

Before the Russian invasion earlier this year, most members of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC) lived in Ukraine.But with more than 12 million Ukrainians fleeing their homes in the past six months, the UGCC finds many of its…

Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has again apologized to the Catholic Bishops for his recent comment on Pope Francis.He apologized during the opening Mass of the 2022 General Assembly of the Catholic Archdiocese of Jos yesterday.…

The 2009 Chhattisgarh Cadre IAS Officer shared a video of a woman worshiping the tricolor ahead of the 76th Independence Day celebrations.…

Exterior view of the Pope Francis apartments designed by RKTB Architects. Photo courtesy RKTB Architects RKTB Architects' design for a new sustainable supportive housing project for homeless and low-income seniors pays homage to…

Court order to remove humans from buffer zones around protected areas could displace a million people in southern Kerala state A houseboat navigates the backwaters near the town of Alappuzha in the Indian state of Kerala in this…

YAOUNDÈ, Cameroon - Cameroon's new legislation allowing artificial means of conception has been condemned by the country's Catholic bishops as posing "serious ethical and doctrinal problems". The law enacted on June 29 allows!-->!-->…

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — Amid the din of Yaoundé traffic, thousands of young people roam various offices, documents in hand, looking for jobs. As frustration sets in, many see a future beyond the country's shores. This is how Jannet left!-->!-->…

A downtown Charleston building that once housed a historically black congregation will soon be repurposed as…

The Chief Executive of the APC Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, has written a letter of apology to the leader of the Catholic Church in Nigeria, following his comment from the Pope. The…

The Chief Executive of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, on Friday apologized to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria, following the…

• 1,175 B'Haram terrorists surrender amid tough military talks The Catholic Bishops, under the auspices of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), have called on the…

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have spoken out on the August 9 elections in the country, calling on the people of God in the East African country to maintain peace during the election period. In their weekly Sunday message which was released…

Houston, TX. — In The United Methodist Church, women have been breaking through stained glass ceilings for years, but only 15 female bishops currently serve in the world. Only one female bishop has served in the Texas Conference, Bishop…

Alameda began its existence in today's East End, and the domestic architecture found there reflects its birth. The architectural styles of the East End range from the oldest in Alameda history to the modern era. Only two of the many…

As the Church in Japan holds its annual Ten Days of Prayer for Peace event, Japanese bishops reiterate that peace is everyone's responsibility. In their message for the occasion, signed by the president of the Conference of Catholic…

"Please protect your ID card and don't be tricked into giving it away for anything. It is important to know where your polling station is. Respect the voting rules. Avoid those who will try to convince you by waiting for your turn to…

Religious leaders in Uasin Gishu County are challenging the Independent Election and Boundary Commission to ensure Tuesday's elections are free, fair and credible. Speaking separately, the bishops drawn from the Catholic Church, the…

The secretary general of the Congolese bishops' conference has offered the help of his church to restore dialogue after the deaths of dozens of people during protests against the ineffectiveness of UN peacekeepers. "The international!-->!-->…

Laura Labus relies on her family's church to start a project to bring smiles to children's faces. "To my dad, I mentioned that we should create a new playground at the church, and he told me that was a great idea and that I should lead it,"…

When votes rolled down Tuesday night on a proposed Kansas state constitution amendment that would remove the explicit right to abortion, what was expected to be a close race was instead shockingly lopsided: The amendment was categorically…

by John Neuuber There is something quite magical about beautifully designed spaces. We may not be able to articulate it like an architect or designer, but we know it when we see it. I guess that's what the designer is trying to do,…

By Mefor Lawpublic forum Democracy is about choices and freedoms. In a pluralistic nation like Nigeria, democracy is also about inclusiveness, social justice and equity. The final consideration was the principle of rotation and zoning…

Bishops attending the Lambeth Conference bless a tree as part of the newly launched Communion Forest initiative, as part of the Bishops' focus on the environment and climate change during a trip on August 3 in London and Lambeth…

(Picture: BBC) The Queen has sent her "warmest wishes" to hundreds of bishops attending the Lambeth…

(Photo: Getty/iStock) An Orthodox community of Anglicans is calling on the bishops of the Lambeth…

Still discouraged and inconsolable for the past month or more, this heartbroken scribe has been unable to write commentary on dysfunction in America. The dysfunction is overwhelming, with thoughts that didn't get written…

Bishops listen to the plenary session on Safe Church during the Lambeth Conference on July 31, 2022. Photo: Neil Turner/The Lambeth Conference During the second plenary session of the Lambeth Conference, primates, bishops and…

THE struggle in the Anglican Communion is not about sexuality. It is a symptom of something deeper: it is biblical authority, the Archbishop of South Sudan, Bishop Justin Badi, told me on Friday.“You can't have different minds and be…

(Photo: Getty/iStock) The Archbishop of Canterbury is due to meet Bishops from the Global South on…

Not a week after photos from the James Webb Space Telescope dazzled our eyes with the cool, shimmering colors of the universe, we were then confronted with the harsh, hot reality we face here on planet Earth - a cracked…

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The chairs of four U.S. bishops' committees said July 27 that proposed regulations by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on abortion, transgender services, and other procedures threaten the Church's…

Nearly a year after an arson attack damaged the church's main sanctuary, First Baptist Church Montgomery met there again on July 24 for worship. Pastor Mark Bethea said he was filled with "great anticipation" as he prepared for the…

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – If the perfect bishop does not exist, he must be a person who knows how to involve others in the life of the Church and listen to everyone, including those with whom he may disagree, says a new member of the Dicastery…

WASHINGTON — Ahead of the upcoming election season in Guatemala, the country's bishops have said religious gatherings in the coming months "should not fall into the temptation to mix political propaganda with apparent prayer."…

DAEJEON, South Korea, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Temiorae is the new name for the former official residence of Chungcheongnam-do, which was chosen through a public competition. It is the country's only official residence in the…

The drama and intrigue of 2023 began long before the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the election schedule. The wave of politicians jumping from one political party to another in the hope of improving their…

The assembly of Catholic bishops organizing Pope Francis' visit to Canada, where he is expected to apologize for the Church's role in residential schools, is soliciting donations from those who hope to see him.RoseAnne Archibald, national…

It is undeniable that virtually all of the journalists and other attendees who graced the formal presentation of former Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima as the running mate of All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Standard…

ROME — Ahead of September's referendum on a new constitution, Catholic bishops in Chile hailed the document's "commitment to the common good" but strenuously opposed liberalizing abortion and opening the door legalizing euthanasia. !-->!-->…

It was no big surprise when the news came that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, BAT, the former governor of Lagos State and presidential candidate of the ruling APC (All Progressives Congress) party had chosen Kashim Shettima,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Pope Francis on Thursday attacked the leadership of the Catholic Church in Germany, reminding the faithful in the country that German bishops do not have the power to propagate new theology or…

The Catholic Church said on Wednesday it had not sent any representations to the public presentation of Kashim Shettima as the vice-presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress party. Therefore, the…

AFRICA/EQUATORIAL GUINEA - Bishop Rugambwa to the bishops of Central Africa: "Bishops must be spokespersons and defenders of youth in governments and societies" !-->!-->…

Lakepointe White Rock Church. Photo by Sam Gillespie. The Lakepointe Church White Rock Campus at 9150 Garland Road is under construction on a new sanctuary and outdoor space. “We want to open the…

By Frederick Nzwili NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS) - Catholic Bishops in East Africa have acknowledged that the climate crisis is real and is having adverse effects on people across the region. A shepherd walks past the carcass of a cow in…

The US Capitol in Washington. (SNC Photo/Tyler Orsburn) WASHINGTON — The chairs of two U.S. Episcopal committees have said a measure passed by the House on July 15 is "the most unjust and extreme!-->!-->…

NAIROBI, Kenya— East African Catholic Bishops have set aside a week to discuss the consequences of ecological damage in the region as it becomes clear that climate change is taking a heavy toll on the development of…