Pope Francis expresses ‘pain and horror’ at murder of French priest
Pope Francis has expressed his “pain and horror” for another act of “absurd violence” after an elderly Catholic priest was murdered in northern France on Tuesday, having earlier being taken hostage along with parishioners. Fr Jacques Hamel, 85, reportedly had his throat cut after two men armed with knives entered the church at Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, a […]
‘BELOVED ENEMY’
When it comes to marriage, theologians have often called our marriage partner our ‘beloved enemy’. That doesn’t sound good! What they mean by this is nothing to do with violence, but that our partner fits us well, but not perfectly. They are the person we need to provoke, prod and push us to become all […]
Church of Iran pastor acquitted of apostasy now charged with national security crimes, says CSW
A Church of Iran pastor who was acquitted of apostasy in 2012 has been charged with “acting against national security” in Iran, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide. CSW said sources have told the UK-based religious freedom advocacy that Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani was summoned to a court in Rasht on 24th July where he was charged […]
THIS LIFE: GOD’S MERCY IS BIGGER THAN YOUR MISTAKES
CAROL ROUND, in an article first published in ASSIST News Service, writes of the scope of God’s mercy…
ZIMBABWE: CHURCHES BRINGING STRONG VOICE FOR JUSTICE
In an article first published on the World Council of Churches website, ROBERT BARTRAM speaks with Rev Dr Kenneth Mtata, general secretary of the Zimbabwe Council of Churches, about the churches’ calls for change in the southern African nation…
Catholic aid agency welcomes Australian PM’s announcement of royal commission into juvenile detention in NT
Catholic agency Caritas Australia has welcomed Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s announcement that a Royal Commission will investigate evidence presented in an ABC Four Corners program concerning the detention of juveniles in the Northern Territory. Mr Turnbull made this announcement on Tuesday morning, saying the issues raised on the program – which showed footage of […]