The US Department of State Yearly Report on Religious Freedom: Exemplary on China, Timid on Japan

Jul 04, 2024 17:53

U.S. Secretary of State and Ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain introduce the report on June 26. Source: U.S. Department of State.

Päivi Räsänen has submitted her defense to the Finnish Supreme Court

Gender Ideology•Religious Freedom•Testimonies

Professional footballer suspended 4 games for refusing to support LGBT campaign in Ligue 1 match

Besides covering up the “homophobia” badge on his jersey with tape, Camara reportedly chose not to partake in a pre-match group picture featuring a banner with a similar message against “homophobia.”

Jun 03, 2024 18:13

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

Violent Attack on Pakistani Shoe Factory Owner Over Blasphemy Allegations

A frenzied mob descended on Masih’s family, looting and setting fire to their factory and home. While ten family members managed to escape unharmed, Nazir Gill Masih suffered severe injuries from the assault before police intervened and transported him to a hospital for urgent medical treatment.

May 27, 2024 17:59

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Religious Freedom

Israeli Army raids Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Nablus

The soldiers then proceeded to kick open several doors leading up to the church, yanking off security cameras along the way, and vandalizing the parish hall before departing.

May 22, 2024 17:43

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Religious Freedom

Religious symbols banned in Polish capital, forced to use LGBT+ language

According to the newspaper, the new regulations mandate that all official events must be secular and devoid of prayers. The updated code of conduct also requires public employees to respect same-sex couples, allowing them to collect official documents on behalf of their partners despite the lack of legal recognition of their relationships under current Polish law.

May 21, 2024 17:15

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Local Church•Religious Freedom

Canadian archbishop fights for church’s right to reject euthanasia

In a significant clash over these policies, Archbishop Christian Lépine of Montreal has taken a stand against Quebec’s Attorney General. Lépine has appealed to the Quebec Superior Court to halt the enforcement of a 2023 amendment to the End-of-Life Care Act. This amendment mandates that palliative care hospices must include Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) among their services.

May 21, 2024 17:13

Tim Daniels

Leo XIV, Putin’s rejection of the Christmas truce, and disappointment with the Democratic governor of Illinois

Speaking on the evening of December 23, Leo XIV returned repeatedly to a single theme that framed his reflections: the meaning of life, human dignity, and the possibility of peace—even if only for a day.

Germans trust Leo XIV more than Islam: new survey results released

Data released from a representative Forsa poll indicate that 28 percent of Germans now say they place high or very high trust in the Pope

The US Department of State Yearly Report on Religious Freedom: Exemplary on China, Timid on Japan

Iraqi court orders conversion of Christian mother and her children to Islam

Pakistan: Muslims lynch and burn holidaymaker, wife dies in shock

Vatican and China to renew agreement on bishop appointments in October

Indian Prime Minister Modi Wins in the National Elections But Loses in the Christian States

JPMorgan Chase’s strides to protect Americans from financial discrimination highlight third year of ADF Business Index

Finnish MP to be tried for the third time for a tweet expressing her religious convictions

Professional footballer suspended 4 games for refusing to support LGBT campaign in Ligue 1 match

Violent Attack on Pakistani Shoe Factory Owner Over Blasphemy Allegations

Israeli Army raids Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Nablus

Religious symbols banned in Polish capital, forced to use LGBT+ language

Canadian archbishop fights for church’s right to reject euthanasia