Art, culture, history or symbology constitute the main capital of religion. A legacy that, beyond fulfilling functions within the Church, helps the faithful to connect with their own spirituality and live their faith on another level. The acquisition of religious products and their integration into daily life has a certain liturgical character. Introducing high value … Read more
As stated in the Resolution A/RES/73/296 of the General Assembly of the United Nations, on the International Day of Commemoration of the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, celebrated every August 22, condemns violence directed at individuals, including persons belonging to minorities religious, on the basis of or in the name … Read more
With 46 votes in favor, zero against and five absent congressmen, the deputies of the Legislative Assembly approved this Thursday a motion presented by the faction of the New Republic Party (PNR) in which they ask the Government of Rodrigo Chaves to denounce the “serious situation” experienced by the Catholic Church in Nicaragua due to … Read more
(ETX Daily Up) – It’s a fact: Christianity is no longer popular with people under 35. Faced with this observation, publishers in the religious sector are innovating by offering books on faith that are more up-to-date. The goal: to evangelize young people dechristianized, but still in search of spirituality. For several years now, Christianity has … Read more
On August 19, the Daniel Ortega regime in Nicaragua illegally detained the bishop of Matagalpa, Rolando Álvarez, and a group of priests and laity who were with him. The Academy of Catholic Leaders issued a manifesto –supported by more than 1,000 personalities from Latin America and Spain– in which they asked the Nicaraguan government to … Read more
The Archbishop of Vasai called for the law to be allowed to run its course after the arrest of a local official accused of assaulting some Christians. Members of a Hindu nationalist organization protested outside the police station demanding his release. Chennai (AsiaNews) – “We must support the multi-religious and multicultural nature of India, and … Read more
The Archbishop of Vasai asked to let the law take its course after the arrest of a local official accused of assaulting some Christians. Members of a Hindu nationalist organization protested in front of the police station demanding his release. Chennai (AsiaNews) – “India’s multireligious and multicultural character and the country’s spirituality must be supported … Read more
At this point in history, perhaps more than separating religion from the State, it would be necessary to separate religion from identity. You have to claim your belongings, and all of them. I apologize for socializing some of my belongings, but they are the ones I know best. I am mestizo and, by virtue of … Read more
Can religion be tolerant? How to conduct a sociological survey “on (in)tolerance” ? What is the role of chaplaincies in prison, but also of travel, cooking, meetings, in opening up to other faiths? For three days, from Thursday 24 to Saturday 26 February, multiple debates, workshops, visits to places of worship, shows are held in … Read more
2022 is a historic year for the Santiago’s road. For the first time in more than eight decades, the Holy Door of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela remains open –for the second consecutive year– to welcome pilgrims from all over the world due to the special circumstances of the covid pandemic, which prevented many … Read more