At Vatican’s Peruvian Nativity scene, Pope Francis again warns against “indifference”
Vatican CityRNS Pope Francis used the unveiling of the Vatican’s Peruvian-themed Nativity scene this year to urge Catholics to combat indifference and to keep their eyes on the meaning of Christmas, as he welcomed a delegation of Indigenous Peruvians and their bishop. “Dear friends, this is Christmas; don’t let it be polluted by consumerism and […]
Myanmar anti-coup activists protest against junta with ‘silent strike’
Reuters Protesters in Myanmar closed businesses and stayed off the streets on Friday in a “silent strike” against rule by the military and its ousting of the South-East Asian country’s democratically elected government in a February coup. Photos published by Myanmar media showed deserted streets and markets in towns across the country, while protesters in […]
North Cameroon violence between farmers, herders kills 22; residents flee
Douala/N’Djamena Reuters A resurgence of tit-for-tat violence between herders and farmers has killed at least 22 people and injured more than 30 others this week in Cameroon’s Far North region, a regional government official said on Thursday, prompting residents to flee to Chad. “We are in a full-on inter-community conflict,” said the Cameroonian regional official, […]
On the Screen: Mental health takes centre stage in ‘Dear Evan Hansen’
MARCUS CHEONG watches ‘Dear Evan Hansen’…
The Christmas story invites us to “meditate about Christian life in today’s world” – WCC Christmas message
The Christmas story invites us to “meditate about Christian life in today’s world”, the acting head of the World Council of Churches has said in a Christmas message. “Ours are times in which the pandemic has catalysed the risks of the climate emergency, the systemic inequalities between rich and poor, and widespread gender-based violence,” said Rev […]
Snapshot: Sunset in Namibia…
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Soundbite – The TCM Update: Top Christian contemporary albums of 2021
MercyMe’s who released ‘inhale (exhale)’ in 2021. Listen to this week’s TCM Update…
Ban on mini-skirts, damaged jeans in church-founded universities in Uganda sparks hot debate on dress codes
Kampala, Uganda A new ban imposed on “indecent” clothes in a church-founded university in Uganda has sparked a hot debate about clothing freedoms. Anglican-founded Bishop Stuart University in Western Uganda imposed the ban on 1st December. Students at Uganda Christian University which first imposed a dress code in 2007. PICTURE: Samuel Tatambuka Rev Francis Muhangi, dean […]
Belgium: Mixed-race women lose crime against humanity suit
Brussels, BelgiumAP Five mixed-race women who were taken away from their Black mothers in infancy and sued the Belgian state for allegedly committing a crime against humanity have lost their case. Lawyers and relatives told The Associated Press on Thursday that they will appeal the Brussels court’s ruling. Lea Tavares Mujinga, Monique Bintu Bingi, Noelle […]
Updated: At least 53 killed in Mexico migrant truck accident
Updated: 3.15pm (AEDT)Tuxtla Guiterrez, Mexico Reuters At least 53 mostly Central Americans were killed on Thursday when the truck they were in flipped over in southern Mexico, in one of the worst accidents to befall migrants risking their lives to reach the United States. The trailer broke open and spilled out migrants when the truck […]