Pope skips homily at start of busy Holy Week during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square Hobbled by bad knees and persistent respiratory problems, Francis also didn’t participate in the procession of cardinals.
Religion: why faith is becoming more and more popular Faith is on the rise and 84% of the global population identifies with a religious group.
UK’s first Turkish mosque under threat from rising costs The UK’s first Turkish mosque in Dalston, east London, is under threat due to rising costs and falling income.
British Catholic bishop calls for end to armed insurrection in Haiti Bishop Lang called for prayers for justice, peace and the end of suffering of people in Haiti.
Church of England bishops voted against the government Rwanda bill again in the Lords The legislation allows for the deportation of failed asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Trump: Jews who vote for Democrats ‘hate’ Israel and ‘their religion’ Trump said that “any Jewish people that vote for a Democrat” show “great disloyalty” or are uninformed.
One in six churches are not taking steps to reduce carbon footprint According to the survey more than 70 per cent would like to do more, but were prevented by lack of money and knowledge.
New data shows: 600 million people in Islamic countries suffer from famine More than 600 million people in Muslim-majority countries do not have enough food.
New survey in America: Religion’s role in public life is waning 48% of U.S. adults say there’s “a great deal” of or “some” conflict between their religious beliefs and mainstream American culture.
Nearly 500 victims of church sex abuse in France have received financial compensation So far, the reparations authority has approved compensation claims of 489 victims.