The Funeral of Transgender Activist Cecilia Gentili Elicits Outrage from Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York

The Funeral of Transgender Activist Cecilia Gentili Elicits Outrage from Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York

The funeral of a renowned transgender activist in a New York cathedral elicited a denunciation of the event by a senior church official, who called the mass a scandal within one of the preeminent houses of worship in U.S. Catholicism. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York condemned the funeral of Cecilia Gentili, which was … Read more

Amersfoort City Council Debate on Wearing Headscarf or Yarmulke by Enforcers: Latest News

Amersfoort City Council Debate on Wearing Headscarf or Yarmulke by Enforcers: Latest News

News hour In association with RTV Utrecht NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 11:40 The Amersfoort city council was choked last night in a debate about the wearing of a headscarf or yarmulke by enforcers and other extraordinary investigating officers (boas). A number of political parties, including Denk, submitted a motion to allow religious expressions during working hours. But … Read more

Shooter Opens Fire Inside Joel Osteen’s Megachurch in Texas, Leaving One in Critical Condition

Shooter Opens Fire Inside Joel Osteen’s Megachurch in Texas, Leaving One in Critical Condition

Shooting Incident at Joel Osteen’s Megachurch Leaves Congregation Devastated By [Your Name] HOUSTON (AP) — A tragic incident unfolded at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, on Sunday when a woman opened fire inside the megachurch, causing panic among the worshippers. Two off-duty officers confront the shooter, resulting in her demise. Two individuals, including a 5-year-old … Read more

The Return of St. Brigid’s Relic Marks Historic Celebration in Ireland

Devotees of St. Brigid Celebrate Her Return with a Relic-linked Celebration Devotees of St. Brigid Plan Festive Return of Relic Brigid 1500: A Global Observance Devotees of St. Brigid are preparing to celebrate her tremendous legacy with a highly anticipated event – the return of a relic closely associated with the beloved matron saint of … Read more

Number of Converts to Islam in Saudi Arabia Continues to Increase: Over 347,000 people Embrace Islam in 5 Years

Number of Converts to Islam in Saudi Arabia Continues to Increase: Over 347,000 people Embrace Islam in 5 Years

Jakarta – The number of converts to Islam in Saudi Arabia continues to increase. The latest report states that as many as 347,646 people have converted to Islam in the last five years. According to the Saudi news agency, SPAMonday (22/1/2024), the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Da’wah and Islamic Guidance announced that 347,646 people … Read more

Ieronymos says referendum could be held on same-sex civil marriages

Ieronymos says referendum could be held on same-sex civil marriages

File photo. [InTime News] Archbishop Ieronymos, the leader of the influential Orthodox Church of Greece, which opposes government plans to permit same-sex civil marriages, suggested on Friday that a referendum could be conducted to address the issue. Ahead of inaugurating a primary school in the coastal town of Nea Makri east of Athens, Ieronymos said, … Read more

Kefalogianni to visit Istanbul to discuss tourism initiatives

Kefalogianni to visit Istanbul to discuss tourism initiatives

File photo. Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni is to visit Istanbul on Monday. During her three-day stay, the minister will meet with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, visit the new Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) offices and have contacts with businesspeople and tourism-sector organizations, such as the Turkey Travel Agencies Association (TURSAB). Kefalogianni is to inform the Ecumenical … Read more

Florida’s Greek community celebrates the Epiphany with annual dive into water

Florida’s Greek community celebrates the Epiphany with annual dive into water

John Hittos, 16, celebrates after retrieving the cross during the 2024 Epiphany at Spring Bayou, in Tarpon Springs, Florida, US, on January 6, 2024. [Luis Santana/Tampa bay Times/via AP] After thunderstorms moved past, Florida’s largest Greek Orthodox community celebrated the Epiphany on Saturday as a 16-year-old boy dove into chilly water to retrieve a cross … Read more

Controversy over Madrid Municipality’s Depressed White Actor as Baltazar in Video Greeting for Children

Controversy over Madrid Municipality’s Depressed White Actor as Baltazar in Video Greeting for Children

It was a mistake on the part of the video makers, the representatives of the municipality explained. Opposition MPs condemned the video, in this situation where a dark-skinned character is portrayed by a depressed white actor, seeing racism. According to the gospel story and church tradition, three wise men – Baltazar, Melchior and Kaspar – … Read more