UN warns of violence against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar
The United Nations investigators said on September 16 that nearly 600,000 Rohingya Muslims remaining in Myanmar still face a serious risk of…......09/17/2019
UN plan tackles killing sprees at holy sites
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday launched a plan to tackle an apparent rise in hate speech and violence against…......09/16/2019
Iraq: 31 killed, 100 injured in stampede during Ashura rituals in Karbala city
Part of a walkway collapsed as tens of thousands of people celebrated Ashura on Tuesday, causing a stampede and killing…......09/12/2019
San Francisco Zen Center announces “Zen-inspired” retirement community
San Francisco Zen Center (SFZC) has announced a “Zen-inspired” continuing care retirement community in Northern California. The project, called Enso…......09/12/2019
Pope’s condolence for victims of Hurricane Dorian in Bahamas
Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin sent a telegram of condolence on behalf of Pope Francis to Archbishop Patrick…......09/12/2019
Madagascar: Pope Francis holds mass for 1 million
The pontiff urged the crowd to build history "in complete respect for the Earth and its gifts." Around 1 million…......09/10/2019
First meeting with Macron for France’s top bishop, discussions on bioethics
Church leaders have criticised government plans to repair Notre Dame that treat the cathedral more as a tourist venue than…......09/06/2019
Pope picks new Cardinals, putting his stamp on Church's future
Pope Francis appointed 13 new cardinals in a surprise move on Sunday, again putting his stamp on the future of…......09/04/2019