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Church opposes renewal of 50-year coal mining deal in central Philippines
3+ min ago (613+ words) MANILA, Philippines " The Catholic Church opposed the renewal of a coal mining contract on Semirara Island, in the central Philippines, citing its destructive effects on farmers and fisherfolk over the past five decades. The Church lodged its opposition through a…...
Jewish community gifts Quran to Stockholm Mosque
15+ min ago (272+ words) Jewish community leaders visited the Great Mosque of Stockholm to gift a Quran from Jerusalem's al-Aqsa Mosque as an act of solidarity after a bullet-riddled copy of the holy book was left at the mosque about a month ago." The…...
Archbishop of America: Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere
22+ min ago (226+ words) In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America reflected on the enduring moral call of Dr. King's legacy, urging a renewed commitment to justice, faith, and human dignity. The Archbishop shared the following message on social…...
Pastor Son’s Trial and the Crisis in South Korea
43+ min ago (167+ words) I asked if the government's attempts at intimidation were working, or if other pastors and Christians were speaking out. Many had spoken out, I was told. But many others'had'not. They, like many Americans, believe that Christians should avoid politics altogether....
Convene the Ecclesiastical Assembly
44+ min ago (338+ words) In another era of disunity, we would ask one another which church we go to " a thinly veiled attempt to determine whether someone attended a Prelacy or Diocesan parish. Is the new normal to question whether your clergy are loyal…...
Americans support religious liberty but rest of world dangerous place
45+ min ago (356+ words) At the same time an annual report of Christian persecution worldwide reports, a survey of Americans finds overwhelming support for religious liberty. In its 2026 Global Prayer Guide, Voice of the Martyrs reports there are 42 countries where being outed as a…...
Be an edifier; a people builder
48+ min ago (375+ words) Vision Christian Media is a non-profit, follower-funded Christian media ministry taking God's Word to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media. by Bob and Debby Gass Be an edifier; a people builder "Edify one another." 1 Thessalonians 5:11 NKJV…...
Today's Readings: Wed 21 Jan 2026
48+ min ago (183+ words) Dan 1112 Luke 4:3144 Ps 89:3852 Pro 3:12 Dan 810 Luke 4:1430 Ps 89:1537 Pro 2:2122 Dan 57 Luke 4:113 Ps 89:114 Pro 2:20 Gal 5:2223 Isa 26:3 Rom 5:12 2 Cor 13:11 Dan 34 Luke 3:2138 Ps 84 P ro 2:1619 Dan 12 Luke 3:1120 Ps 81 Pro 2:1115 Phil 14 Luke 3:110 Ps 79 Pro 2:910 Lev 2627 Luke 2:4152 Ps 74:1223 Pro 2:78 Lev 23:2625:55 Luke 2:3440 Ps 74:111 Pro 2:6 Lev 21:123:25 Luke 2:2133 Ps…...
Clamour for making J.B. Koshy Commission report public grows louder in Kerala’s Catholic belt
51+ min ago (356+ words) Published - January 20, 2026 07:26 pm IST - Idukki The J.B. Koshy Commission report has emerged as a contentious issue in Kerala's Catholic belt, with Church authorities expressing scepticism over the Chief Minister's claim that most of the panel's recommendations have already been implemented. The…...
Nagoba Jatara: Thousands of tribals congregate at Adilabad’s Keslapur
55+ min ago (262+ words) The Nagoba Jatara at Keslapur village in Adilabad district witnessed a massive turnout, with nearly 3 lakh devotees from Telangana and neighbouring states participating in rituals and prayers. The event included the customary Bheting ceremony, where newly wedded women and daughters-in-law…...