SIGHT-SEEING: GENDER AND LOCKER ROOM BANTER
AMANDA JACKSON on the need to tackle the “tidal wave” of gender inequality and injustice afflicting the world…
Roman Catholic dioceses in Spain encourage ‘Holywins’ celebration in place of Halloween
Agenzia Fides Several Spanish dioceses have encouraged the faithful to celebrate the feast of “Holywins” on 31st October, with images and costumes of saints, virgins and religious people, in response to the most popular Halloween feast. The Dioceses of Cádiz, Cartagena, Alcalá and Ciudad Rodrigo are among those which, through parishes, schools or Christian associations, […]
BIBLICAL JUSTICE: MOVING BEYOND THE GLAMOUR – US PASTOR EUGENE CHO ON HOW HE CAME TO COUNT THE COST OF JUSTICE
DAVID ADAMS caught up with US pastor and justice advocate Eugene Cho at the recent Justice Conference in Melbourne…
Northern Ireland bakery case “latest example of intolerance” in push for same-sex marriage, says ACL
A case in which a Northern Ireland-based bakery has been found to have discriminated against a gay man for not baking a cake decorated with a message supporting same-sex marriage is the “latest example of the intolerance of those pushing for marriage to be redefined in law”, according to the Australian Christian Lobby. Ashers Bakery, […]
STRANGESIGHTS: 50 YEARS ON, MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE RETURNED; BERMUDA TRIANGLE SOLVED?; AND, STATUE RESTORATION REVERSED…
DAVID ADAMS reports on the odder side of life…
Roman Catholic bishops call for South Africa to reconsider withdrawal from International Criminal Court
Fides (with DAVID ADAMS) South Africa’s Roman Catholic bishops have called on the nation’s government to reconsider the decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court amid fears it could lead to other African nations departing the ICC en masse. South Africa made the announcement following the withdrawal of Burundi, accusing The Hague-based tribunal of […]
POSTCARDS: NATIVE AMERICANS HOPE FOR A SPIRITUAL AWAKENING AFTER GROUND-BREAKING PROCLAMATION
STEVE REES, in an article first published by ASSIST News Service, writes about an event in Washington DC in which Native Americans collectively forgave the US Government for breaking treaties with their ancestors…