Pope names 13 new cardinals, cements majority vote and the power to reshape the Church
Vatican CityRNS During a ceremony welcoming new cardinals into the Catholic Church, Pope Francis spoke of the danger that occurs “when a man of the church becomes an official”, calling them to more “compassion” in a time when the Vatican faces financial scandals and internal divisions. “So many disloyal actions on the part of ecclesiastics […]
POSTCARDS: GERMAN TOWN WELCOMES HUNDREDS FROM DIFFERENT FAITHS FOR FOOD, WORSHIP AND UNITY
ADELLE M BANKS, of Religion News Service, reports from Lindau in Germany…
Woman chosen to lead Religions for Peace as others urge greater female visibility
Lindau, GermanyRNS On the same day that a prominent woman urged greater inclusion of female leaders in Religions for Peace, delegates to the 10th World Assembly of the interreligious global organisation elected their first woman secretary-general. On Wednesday, they chose Azza Karam, an expert who works with the United Nations on issues of religion and […]
UGANDA: BOBI WINE CASE HEIGHTENS TENSIONS BETWEEN MUSEVENI AND CHURCH LEADERS
DOREEN AJIAMBO, of Religion News Service, reports…