Obituary: Pope Benedict XVI 1927-2022
First pontiff to retire in 600 years who, despite efforts at reform, failed to effect any radical change in the Roman Catholic Church In the [Read more …]
Religion
Christmas 2022: Saudi Arabia Eases Celebration Taboo
n previous years during the run-up to Christmas, Alia Obaidi would go to the local market in Riyadh, summon an Indian merchant and whisper her order. [Read more …]
2022 Winter Solstice In Europe: ‘More People Are Turning To Paganism’
It was a misty, drizzly kind of morning but it did not matter a bit for a record-breaking crowd that made the pilgrimage to Stonehenge for the [Read more …]
A Little Faith: Christianity And The Japanese
A Christianity Without Christ Christianity is the world’s largest religion, with an estimated 2.4 billion followers, or nearly one-third of the world’s total population. But [Read more …]
Beyond Beliefs: Does Religious Faith Lead To A Happier, Healthier Life?
In his Pensées, published posthumously in 1670, the French philosopher Blaise Pascal appeared to establish a foolproof argument for religious commitment, which he saw as a kind [Read more …]
‘Exposed To Horrendous Things’: UK Young People Speak Out Against Evangelical Church
Ex-followers of Universal Church of the Kingdom of God say they felt pressure to give money and were told demons caused mental health issues Rachael [Read more …]
Sacred Ground: The Ancient Grove Where Yoruba Traditions Are Reborn
A centuries-old festival on the banks of the Osun River in Nigeria has seen prayers answered down the ages. Now it faces a modern challenge [Read more …]
Five Arrested Over Owo Massacre, Says Akeredolu, Warns Ebira Against Kidnapping In Ondo
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, (SAN) has confirmed the arrest of five suspects over the June 5, 2022 bloodbath at St Francis Catholic Church, Owo. [Read more …]
Traditional Religion Worshippers Sue CAC Over Denial of Registration
The Traditional Religious Practitioners’ Association (TRPA) in Nigeria, has dragged the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to the Federal High Court, Enugu, for the commission’s refusal [Read more …]
Flashy Preacher Loses $1 Million Jewellery To Robbers In Live-Streamed Church Sermon
A New York City preacher was robbed of more than $1m worth of jewellery while delivering a livestreamed sermon on Sunday when armed bandits crashed [Read more …]