Brazil: Supreme Court in favor of the presence of crucifixes in public institutions

Nov 28, 2024 19:11

Enrique Villegas

Supreme Federal Court (STF) Photo: RTV

CNews by the French media regulator, Arcom

Thomas F. Farr, president emeritus of the Religious Freedom Institute

argued that her refusal to be vaccinated was rooted in her Catholic beliefs

The Federal Council clarified that the ban will apply in public spaces

Holy Land•Religious Freedom•Vatican Diplomacy

Israel invades the famous Pater Noster church in Jerusalem and sparks diplomatic conflict with France

Diplomatic Tensions Rise as French Minister Cancels Church Visit Amid Israeli Police Incident

Nov 10, 2024 20:54

Faris Fayes

Religious Freedom

Egypt Approves Legalization of 293 Churches in a Push for Religious Inclusion

With these new additions, the total number of churches and religious buildings that have achieved legalized status under Law No. 80 of 2016 now stands at 3,453, reflecting substantial progress since the establishment of the main committee overseeing the law’s implementation.

Nov 05, 2024 13:21

Faris Fayes

Religious Freedom

New Report Shows Increase in Persecution Against Christians in China

The report reflects that «the Chinese government’s persecution against the Chinese Catholic Church is directed against the hierarchs who resist the control of the Chinese Communist Party over religious affairs.»

Nov 03, 2024 07:17

Rafael Llanes

Analysis Opinion•Religious Freedom

Why Did the Vatican Renew Its Agreement with China?

Both the apocalyptic narrative of a “betrayal” and the naïve celebration of a “success” fail to see the nuances. But so far, we see no real progress in the religious liberty of Catholics.

Oct 30, 2024 18:58

ZENIT Staff

Religious Freedom•Vatican Diplomacy

Holy See signs agreement with Czech Republic: inviolability of confession and conscientious objection guaranteed

This new accord—comprised of 16 articles— guarantees the Church’s right to preserve the confidentiality of the sacramental seal and of confidential conversations within its pastoral roles—an important affirmation of privacy rights for the faithful.

Oct 24, 2024 10:58

Joachin Meisner Hertz

“I’ve never seen anything like it”: Leon XIV recounts his trip to Africa and the impact his encounter with prisoners in Guinea had on him

General Audience with the Pope, April 29, 2026, on the Apostolic Journey to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea

Some Characteristics of the Papal Diplomatic Priest: The Tasks Assigned by Leo XIV to Those Preparing to Become His Ambassadors

Address by the Holy Father to the community of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy on the occasion of its 325th anniversary

Brazil: Supreme Court in favor of the presence of crucifixes in public institutions

U.S. Catholic Bishops Challenge HHS Proposal on Gender Identity Policy

France: 100 thousand euros fine for TV channel for saying that abortion is first cause of death

ADF honors Dr. Thomas Farr with 2024 Edwin Meese III Award

USA: Court awards $12 million to Catholic woman fired for not vaccinating in COVID pandemic

USA: Federal Judge Strikes Down Louisiana’s Ten Commandments School Display Law

Switzerland’s Burqa Ban to Begin January 1, Sparking Mixed Reactions

Israel invades the famous Pater Noster church in Jerusalem and sparks diplomatic conflict with France

Egypt Approves Legalization of 293 Churches in a Push for Religious Inclusion

New Report Shows Increase in Persecution Against Christians in China

Why Did the Vatican Renew Its Agreement with China?

Holy See signs agreement with Czech Republic: inviolability of confession and conscientious objection guaranteed