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European Year of Cultural Heritage Contenuto disponibile in Italiano COMECE: Promoting Europe’s Christian Heritage

Dettagli: Created: 01 Febbraio 2018

Conference in Brussels promoted by COMECE (Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Community) on “Promoting the Christian Heritage of Europe” in the framework of the European Year of Cultural Heritage designated by

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Cairo la nuova cattedrale vista dal deserto

New cathedral Contenuto disponibile in Italiano Egypt: the construction site of the largest cathedral in the Middle East, “symbol of coexistence”

Dettagli: Created: 01 Febbraio 2018

The largest Christian cathedral in the Middle East is being erected 40 km from Cairo on the decision of Egyptian president al Sisi, as a “symbol of coexistence”. On three shifts, 3000 men work in the construction site 24 hours a day. A first part of the complex was inaugurated on

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MIGRATION AND RECEPTION Contenuto disponibile in Italiano Malta: Bishops “welcome with joy” proposal for “Encounter of reflection and spirituality for peace in the Mediterranean”

Dettagli: Created: 01 Febbraio 2018

“The Church in Malta and Gozo welcomes with joy the recent news that the Italian Bishops’ Conference (CEI) is launching an ‘Encounter of reflection and spirituality for peace in the Mediterranean’, with the participation of Catholic Bishops from countries around the

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EU AND CULTURES Contenuto disponibile in Italiano Comece: Christian heritage of Europe. Mgr. Lebeaupin (apostolic nuncio to the EU), “Europe cannot be built if peoples do not learn to know each other”

Dettagli: Created: 31 Gennaio 2018

(From our correspondent in Brussels) For the Church, the European Year of Cultural Heritage chosen by the European Union for 2018 “is an opportunity to learn more about our religious heritage, which is part of the

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EU AND CULTURE Contenuto disponibile in Italiano Comece: Christian heritage of Europe. Mgr. Tighe (Holy See), “our stones, our music and our art still speak to the human heart”

Dettagli: Created: 31 Gennaio 2018

(From our correspondent in Brussels) For the Church, the European Year of Cultural Heritage chosen by the European Union for 2018 “is a moment that makes us share what we have, an outstanding heritage, full of monuments and

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Maryam vedova del martire Nabil Habib Abdallah

Persecution Contenuto disponibile in Italiano Christians under attack in Egypt. The strength of the Copts: “we are not afraid. Our martyrs intercede for us”

Dettagli: Created: 30 Gennaio 2018

The witness of the family of three “martyrs” collected during a trip to Egypt of Aid to the Church in Need – Italy- that ended on Sunday January 28, that SIR took part in. The Coptic-Orthodox Church counts as many as 12 million faithful, representing

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Fr. Athanasius Rethna Swamy Swamiadian new Bishop of Ahmedabad, India

Dettagli: Created: 30 Gennaio 2018

The Holy Father, Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Athanasius

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Syrian refugees arrive at Romes Fiumicino airport

Humanitarian Corridors: Further group of refugees arrives in Rome

Dettagli: Created: 30 Gennaio 2018

A group of Syrian refugees were welcomed at Rome’s Fiumicino airport on Tuesday as part of a humanitarian corridors programme.
The initiative is being promoted

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Lalli: Holy See recognizes Hashemite custodianship of Jerusalem sanctities

Dettagli: Created: 29 Gennaio 2018

Chargé d'Affaires of the Apostolic Nunciature in Amman Monsignor Mauro Lalli has said that the Holy See recognizes the Hashemite custodianship of the Islamic and Christian holy places in Jerusalem based on the historic and unwavering position of the Holy See on

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basilica of Santa Sophia in Rome wikipedia

Ukrainian bishop says that with parish visit, Pope is speaking to Putin too

Dettagli: Created: 28 Gennaio 2018

ROME - One of the most articulate prelates in Ukraine’s Greek Catholic Church believes that by visiting their onetime mother church in Rome today, Pope Francis is speaking to the people of his violence-scarred country, certainly, but he’s also delivering a clear message to somebody else: Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Patriarchal status for Syro Malabar Church?

Dettagli: Created: 28 Gennaio 2018

IDUKKI: In line with its heritage as an "ancient, apostolic church", the Syro Malabar Church is likely to get patriarchal status soon, a move that will confer substantial autonomy on it, allowing it, among other things, appoint

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Leader of Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Reminds War in Ukraine Is “Greatest Humanitarian Catastrophe” Since WWII.
In the days ahead of the Pope’s visit to Rome’s Greek-Catholic Community of Ukrainians on Sunday, the head of the Greek Catholic Church in Ukraine,

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His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk foto siciliani

Pope Francis to visit the Minor Basilica of St Sophia in Rome Contenuto disponibile in Italiano His Beatitude Shevchuk, “a consolation” that “touches the hearts of all Ukrainians”

Dettagli: Created: 26 Gennaio 2018

On Sunday January 28 Pope Francis will be visiting the Minor Basilica of St. Sophia in Rome (via di Boccea, 478). "A consolation” for the whole Ukrainian people, afflicted by the “worst humanitarian crisis since world War II", ongoing for more than 4 years. "The Holy Father’s presence among us – said His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk – is an

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greek orthodox patriarch sends letter of support to erdogan on afrin

Greek Orthodox Patriarch sends letter of support to Erdoğan on Afrin

Dettagli: Created: 26 Gennaio 2018

Istanbul Greek Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomeos joined the list of Turkey's religious community leaders to voice support for Turkey's ongoing Operation Olive Branch in northwestern Syria' Afrin.

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Pope Francis celebrates St. Paul, unity along with Christian partners

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Claire Giangravè Jan 26, 2018 EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Pope Francis celebrates vespers on the eve of the feast of St. Paul before various Christian congregations. (Credit: Federico Manzoni.)

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A church is leased to the Russian Orthodox Church in Portugal

Dettagli: Created: 25 Gennaio 2018

During his archpastoral visit to the parishes in Portugal on 18-21 January 2018, Bishop Nestor of Korsun met with Cardinal Manuel José Clementi, Patriarch of Lisbon, at the premises of the Catholic archdiocese.

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Patriarch Kirill alarmed by spread of cryptocurrencies

Dettagli: Created: 25 Gennaio 2018

Moscow, January 25, Interfax - Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia is concerned about the cryptocurrencies and believes the state needs to protect people from risks associated with those transactions.

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Church in the Balkans Contenuto disponibile in Italiano Croatia: Zagreb, pastoral theological congress on intra-ecclesial dialogue. Card. Puljic (Sarajevo), “many media, but man is alone”

Dettagli: Created: 24 Gennaio 2018

“Today there are many means of communication but man has never been so alienated and alone”: the Cardinal of Sarajevo, Vinko Puljic, said this at the 58th pastoral theological congress on “intra-ecclesial dialogue, cooperation and

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Cardinal Koch speaks of reconciliation and unity at the Ecumenical Centre chapel Photo Ivars Kupcis WCC

Cross from El Salvador that is Christian sign of unity is dedicated at Ecumenical Centre

Dettagli: Created: 18 Gennaio 2018

18 January 2018 - A Salvadoran Cross that is a now an icon of Christian unity was dedicated and placed in the World Council of Churches’ Chapel in Geneva, Switzerland on the first day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

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Holy Land Coordination 2018 Contenuto disponibile in Italiano Holy Land: bishops from USA, Canada, EU and South Africa, “young people play a key role in promoting peace”

Dettagli: Created: 18 Gennaio 2018

(from Jerusalem) “Supporting the organisations that help create jobs, provide accommodation and ease dialogue”, “praying and organising pilgrimages that promote encounters and support for the local population”,

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Holy Land Coordination 2018 Contenuto disponibile in Italiano Holy Land: bishops from USA, Canada, EU and South Africa, “from young people, hopes in a better future”

Dettagli: Created: 18 Gennaio 2018

(From Jerusalem) Young people in Gaza “robbed of their life’s opportunities by permanent blocks”, young people in the West Bank exposed to “daily breaches of their dignity that have unacceptably become the norm due to occupation”,

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Diocese of Banja Luka Contenuto disponibile in Italiano Bosnia and Herzegovina: faithful in Drvar with no church since 1948. Parish priest organises fundraising

Dettagli: Created: 18 Gennaio 2018

Without a church since 1948 to present day – this is the situation in the parish of Saint Joseph in Drvar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in the western part of the country, in the territory of the Diocese of Banja Luka.

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WCC joins many in condemning Trump’s derogatory remarks

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15 January 2018 The World Council of Churches (WCC) joined ecumenical organizations, churches and congregations as well as many governments across the world in condemning President Trump’s reported remarks on 11 January referring to several nations as

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DECR chairman meets with Apostolic Nuncio in Russia

Dettagli: Created: 15 Gennaio 2018

January 14, 2018 – Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk received the Holy See representative in the Russian Federation, Archbishop Celestino Migliore, after the Divine Liturgy at the parish house of the church of the Icon ‘The Joy to All the Afflicted’-in-Bolshaya-Ordynka.

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Russian Orthodox archbishop says Western Europe’s gender policy an "enormous tragedy" More: http://tass.com/society/984992

Dettagli: Created: 14 Gennaio 2018

MOSCOW, January 14. /TASS/. Western Europe’s gender policy is "an enormous tragedy and next generations will see its repercussions," Metropolitan Hilarion (Alfeev) of Volokolamsk, head of the Moscow patriarchate's department for external church

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"Serbia without Kosovo unimaginable; Pope won't visit yet"

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"Kosovo can be taken away, be occupied as it is today, but Serbia can never say 'we are giving that away', because what is given away is lost forever, while what is taken away by force, is taken back the same way," the head of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) told TV Hram,

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Christmas in Iraq: the prayer of Nineveh Christians: “our enemies’ peace will be our peace”

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Daniele Rocchi- Amidst rebuilt houses and reborn churches; amidst Christmas lights and trees, which restored colour and warmth to the cradle of Iraqi Christianity. Father Paolo Mekko describes the upcoming Christmas of the Christian population of the Nineveh Plain,

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Patriarch Younan: In Syria & Iraq, Survival of One of Oldest Christian Churches Is Being Threatened

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Despite hopes otherwise, Patriarch Ignatius Youssef III Younan warns that one of the oldest

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WCC general secretary sends greetings to Taizé gathering

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In a letter to Brother Alois, prior of the Taizé Community, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit sent a message to all those gathered in Basel, Switzerland for the 40th European Meeting of Young Adults organised by the Taizé Community.

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Not less than 120 churches in Syria need to be restored - Metropolitan Hilarion

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Moscow, December 26, Interfax - Today about 120 Christian churches in Syria need restoration, head of the Synodal Department for External Church Relations Metropolitan Hilarion says.

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