SIGHT-SEEING: HOW “GOOD” CAN YOU HANDLE IT?
NILS VON KALM looks at how the grace of Jesus Christ can transform our lives – but we have to accept it first…
Vatican defrocks former US cardinal Theodore McCarrick
The Vatican has defrocked former US Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, making him the highest ranking Catholic to be dismissed from the priesthood in modern times. The move, which comes after Vatican officials found him guilty of sexual offences against adults and minors, means McCarrick, the former Archbishop of Washington, DC, can no longer celebrate Mass, wear […]
Religious leaders in Cyprus call for “urgent” work on two historic churches
Religious leaders in Cyprus have issued a joint call for the restoration of two churches located in the “buffer zone” between the island’s Greek and Turkish zones. In a statement, the five Christian and Islamic leaders called for work on the Church of St James after heavy rain in recent weeks reportedly caused the collapse […]
ON THE SCREEN: ‘ALITA’ A DAZZLING SPECTACLE WITH BIG EYES, BOLD MOVES AND A TENDER HEART
MARCUS CHEONG is impressed with the big screen futuristic fantasy ‘Alita: Battle Angel’…
Church leaders being placed under “intense pressure” to ensure yes vote for Cuba’s proposed constitution, says CSW
Church leaders in Cuba are being placed under “intense pressure” by Cuban Government officials to ensure congregations vote in favour of a proposed new constitution, according to religious freedom advocacy CSW. The UK-based organisation, which has previously highlighted concerns that the new constitution would significantly reduce religious freedom in the island nation, says religious leaders, […]
Australian companies ‘significantly exposed’ to slavery risk – investors
Thomson Reuters Foundation Australian companies are “significantly exposed” to modern slavery in their supply chains, with sectors ranging from finance and mining to healthcare most at risk, an influential group representing some of the country’s biggest investors said. Australia last month became only the second country in the world to bring in an anti-slavery law, […]