Catholicism
Pope Francis Sets Up Foundation To Improve Catholic Education
Pope Francis recognizes the extreme importance of education by setting up the Congregation for Catholic Education. In a letter circulated in the Roman Curia, Pope Francis…
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Younger Americans Are Pushing for Social and Political Changes
New research by Pew shows strong generational differences in social and political views. An interview of 35,000 adult Americans throws up some fascinating statistics – the…
Anglicanism
Inaugural Religious Freedom Roundtable Held in Australia, Attended by 29 Members of Different Religions
Preservation of religious freedom, inclusion, and pluralism are among the topics to be discussed at the Religious Freedom Roundtable in Sydney. Australian Human Rights Commissioner Tim…
Agnosticism
Religious Americans are Becoming More Accepting of Homosexuality
Many changes have occurred in American social and political attitudes, according to the latest Pew Research study. There have been many changes in idealism and affiliation…
Catholicism
Influential Pope Francis Hopes To Reduce Violence In Mexico
Pope Francis intends to address the violence and migration issues in Mexico during his trip next year. On Nov 1, a Mexican Cardinal officially announced that…
Catholicism
Catholic Women Struggle with Conflicting Beliefs on Reproductive Health
Millennial Catholic women are finding themselves increasingly at odds with the Vatican’s stance on social issues like reproductive health. While Pope Francis continues to remain true…
Catholicism
Barbie and Ken as Mary and Jesus Offend Religious Leaders
Art depicting religious figures using Barbie and Ken dolls upsets religious leaders, but believers are okay with it. Argentinean artists Marianela Perelli and Pool Paolini’s depiction…
Catholicism
Vague Consensus of Synod on Family Disappoints Progressive Catholics
The inclination of the church towards consideration of some of the “progressive” issues may be a welcome change but a lot American Catholics have been hoping…
Catholicism
Bernie Sanders Captures Hearts with Anti-Racism Statements
Sanders may have made some gains in the Presidential race with anti-racism statement and a hug. Bernie Sanders, who hopes to land the Democratic nomination to…
Catholicism
The Pope Urges Youth to Read the Bible
The Pope is fond of the New German Bible for Youth. In his prologue to a new German Bible for youth, His Holiness Pope Francis said…
Buddhism
Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh Receives Catholic “Peace on Earth” Award
Thich Nhat Hanh, “Thay” is the first Buddhist to receive the Catholic Pacem in Terris peace award. Thích Nhất Hạnh, a Buddhist monk hailing from Vietnam,…
Catholicism
Protestants Celebrate Martin Luther on Reformation Day
The anniversary of Martin Luther’s 95 Theses is celebrated on Reformation Day. Though the date of October 31 is most widely known as the celebration of…