German Church membership will be halved by 2060, new study says

Researchers say the expected decline can be predicted a dwindling number of baptisms in Germany, the number of Germans who have departed from formal religious enrollment, and a decrease in Germany’s overall population, which is expected by 2060 to be reduced by 21%....

Abortions in Russia drop by 60,000 in 2018 – Health Ministry

The number of abortions in Russia in 2018 fell almost by 10%, according to a Health Ministry report. “In 2018 the number of abortions dropped by 9.6%, i.e. almost by 60,000 cases, and by over 39% in seven years,” the report said. Last year there were 78,000 free...

Catholic historians study social changes in India

The Association of Catholic Historians of India is holding an international seminar on “Social Changes in India and the Catholic Church: A Historico-Anthropological Approach.” The May 3-7 seminar at Christ Deemed-to-be University, Bengaluru, is studying the changes...