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Embattled German bishops pick woman theologian as top Catholic administrator

The German Catholic Bishops’ Conference (DBK) elected a woman for the first time as the conference’s top administrator on, in a move aimed at modernizing the body. Theologian Beate Gilles was appointed as general secretary of the conference, which is based in Bonn. After her election to the post, the 50-year-old noted her skills as […]

Mars missions can inspire next generation scientists, papal astronomer says

As Perseverance, the latest probe on Mars, gears up to send to Earth high-definition images, video and audio of its surroundings, one papal astronomer said he hoped the fresh new discoveries will inspire future explorers. With advanced degrees in physics, philosophy and theology, Jesuit Brother Robert Macke said, “What really inspired me to come into […]

Spanish lawyers act to prevent removal of crosses by local officials

A group of Spanish lawyers has launched petitions and lawsuits to prevent the removal of crosses by local officials, after claims that Christian symbols are linked with the country’s former dictatorship. “Many towns are being pressured to get rid of public crosses, which local people have spent weeks and months defending,” said Maria Riesco, spokeswoman […]

Bill Gates Hypes ‘Next Pandemic’ Hysteria

Microsoft multi-billionaire Bill Gates is calling for a “global alert system” backed by “mega-diagnostic platforms” that could test over “20% of the global population every week” in preparation for the next pandemic. “The world wasn’t ready for the COVID-19 pandemic. I think next time will be different,” declares the pro-abortion philanthropist, warning that “the threat […]

Vatican projects nearly 50M-euro deficit due to COVID losses

The Vatican said it expects a deficit of nearly 50 million euros ($60.7 million) this year because of pandemic-related losses, a figure that grows to 80 million euros ($97 million) when donations from the faithful are excluded. The Vatican released a summary of its 2021 budget that was approved by Pope Francis and the Holy […]

28, Mostly Christians, booked under MP’s anti-conversion ordinance

Chhatar Singh Katre, a teacher in a small village school run by the government in Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat district organized a get-together and a prayer meet on January 27. The occasion, his daughter said, was to celebrate her college admission. Before the program started, the police reached the spot, and detained Katre, and his friends […]

Bishops warn of sectarian politics ahead of Indian state’s polls

Ahead of state elections in Kerala state, Catholic bishops have cautioned people against misleading political campaigns that polarize people on religious lines in this Indian southern state. The bishops’ warning came after a political leader justified the takeover of the 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia Cathedral in Turkey and turning it into a mosque. “It is true. […]

Arunachal village marks 25 years of Catholic faith

Residents of a remote village in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district have mark-ed the silver jubilee of becoming Christians with the blessing of a new church. Hetlong village under the diocese of Miao has 30 families belonging to the Tangsa tribe. The community conducted worship in a bamboo structure with tin roof for quarter of a […]