With tourism and giving down, Vatican tightens belt. It may not work, despite Pope Francis’ hopes
Vatican CityRNS Six months into 2020, nations around the world are already floundering to salvage their crippled economies. The Vatican is no exception. St Peter’s Square is closed in Vatican City on Palm on Sunday, 5th April in Rome. PICTURE: Claire Giangravé/RNS/File photo. Travel bans and lockdown in Italy have shut down the usual robust […]
Essay: Chakwera has his work cut out restoring democratic rule that delivers for Malawians
In an article first published on The Conversation, ADEM K ABEBE, of the University of Pretoria, looks at the challenges ahead of new Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera…
Lifestory: Serving others, serving God – Zimbabwean pastor-in-training delivers groceries during COVID-19 lockdown
ZOE RAMUSHU, in an article first published on Religion Unplugged, speaks with Zimbabwean pastor-in-training Gladys Kwedyo about her journey through adversity and her mission to help others in a time of need…
US Supreme Court lifts ban on state aid to religious schooling
Washington DC, USAP States can’t cut religious schools out of programs that send public money to private education, a divided Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. By a five-to-four vote with the conservatives in the majority, the justices upheld a Montana scholarship program that allows state tax credits for private schooling in which almost all the recipients attend religious […]