Reports also highlighted his awareness of the numerous prayer initiatives being organized for his recovery. Photo: Jacqueline Sánchez / Desde la Fe

Israel: ‘Netanyahu against NGOs, deadly attack on Israeli society’

A Likud bill wants to impose an 80% tax on donations from foreign organisations and limit their right to appeal in court. Speaking to AsiaNews, the Development and External Relations Director of the long-standing pacifist association, which is currently demonstrating with the families of the hostages, confirms his concerns about this law. The risk of distancing Israel from liberal democracies and strengthening authoritarian tendencies.

Apparently New Atheism is out, cultural Christianity is in – but where’s Jesus in all this?

Nowhere was this clearer than at the ARC (Alliance for Responsible Citizenship) conference which took place in London from 17 -19 February. An impressive gathering of over four thousand people from around the world, the conference was centred around ARC’s vision of renewal, based on the conviction that Western civilisation is in decline, but animated by the hope that we can “re-lay the foundations of our civilisation”. A mission that’s nothing if not ambitious.

From hospital, Pope changes Vatican City law, broadens powers for new governor, appoints two “vice-governors»

Beyond simply holding the title, Sister Raffaella Petrini has been granted the authority to delegate specific responsibilities and assignments to the two vice governors. This reflects the Pope’s trust in her leadership and decision-making, reinforcing his broader efforts to elevate the role of women in Vatican administration.