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Catholic Priest Swept away in a River in Cameroon’s Mamfe Diocese Found Dead
ACI Africa
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August 2, 2025
Sangmelima, 02 August, 2025 / 10:04 pm (ACI Africa). The Catholic Diocese of Mamfe in Cameroon has confirmed the death of. Fr. Carol Tchinda Nguito, Parish Priest of St. Mathias Quasi Parish in Tabongkwa, who was swept away by a raging riveron his...
Catholic-run orphanage in Bethlehem offers a refuge of love, stability
The Catholic Register
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August 3, 2025
In the city where the Prince of Peace was born, peace feels heartbreakingly distant, especially for children. Amid the Israel-Hamas war in the nearby Gaza Strip, one Catholic-run orphanage in the West Bank offers a refuge of love and stability....
Church in spectacular sunflower field up for sale
Birmingham Live
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August 3, 2025
The iconic church which is pictured in every shot from the Becketts sunflower field in Wythall is on the market. Carillon House, Chapel Lane, Wythall is a modern office described as, "Suitable for various uses Including office, wellbeing space and...
Church group gives notice of burial ground closure near Ludlow
Shropshire Star
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August 3, 2025
The Shropshire and Marches Methodist Circuit has given notice of the decision, which applies to the burial ground at Blackford Chapel, near Ludlow. The church said access to the existing graves will be maintained. Blackford Methodist Chapel The...
Christians will not compromise in relation to the LGBTQ agenda
Stabroek News
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August 3, 2025
Dear Editor, Since banks are engaging in seemingly arbitrary, whimsical, and capricious actions in terminating citizens bank accounts under the guise they are afraid of American sanctions, should we also not be afraid of US sanctions for pushing...
Church upgrades and garden improvements among latest plans for Norwich
Norwich Evening News
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Applications include: READ MORE: City's oldest department store one step closer to getting a major upgrade 183 Queens Road, NR1 3PP – Felling of a decayed goat willow (T6), with the remaining stem to be cut to ground level following branch...
Religious quotes and news – August 3, 2025
Times of Malta
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August 3, 2025
Call to recognise Palestinian state In an editorial, Andrea Tornielli, editorial manager of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, noted that President Emmanuel Macron had recently announced that France would recognise the state of Palestine....
Catholic Charities of Miami faces uncertain future due to proposed county budget cuts; Miami-Dade reports $400M deficit
WSVN 7 - Florida
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August 3, 2025
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Proposed county budget cuts are leaving one South Florida distribution center in danger, but the mayor said this difficult decision is necessary. Volunteers with Catholic Charities of Miami were up bright and...
Buddhist book censored due to 'porn' elements, translator claims Cha Zhi Ting 1h ago ⋅ 21
Malaysiakini
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August 3, 2025
A recent case of censorship involving imported Buddhist books has sparked backlash, with authorities accused of overstepping boundaries and veering toward religious conservatism. Translator Sherab Wong revealed in a Facebook post on Monday evening...
Catholic diocese denies culpability as Anambra tenants decry eviction
Punch
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August 2, 2025
Some tenants and shop owners, who operate businesses in rented shops along the Secretariat Road, Awka, the Anambra State capital, have decried their eviction without prior notice and the destruction of their goods and property. Our correspondent,...
Creation of New Kenyan Catholic Diocese “a blessing” To the People: Pioneer Bishop
ACI Africa
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August 2, 2025
He called for collaboration with both the members of the Clergy and the Laity in building the diocese, saying, “We have many things to put up, but then I cannot work alone.” “I have Priests, I have sisters, and then I have the Christians. So, I’m...
Tension in Yavat (Pune) due to an objectionable post of a religious fanatic !
Sanatan Prabhat
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August 3, 2025
Mob damages his house and a mosque, many two-wheelers set on fire Sayyad arrested for his offensive post Pune – On 01.08.2025, a Muslim uploaded an objectionable post on social media at Yavat in Daund Taluka. After 12 in the afternoon, the weekly...
Vatican Official at SECAM Plenary Assembly Urges Africa’s Catholic Bishops to Champion Integral Human Development
ACI Africa
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August 2, 2025
The Cardinal Czerny who is a member of the Society of Jesus Congregation, noted that “The Dicastery supports the mission of the Holy Father and of the Bishops to proclaim the gospel to all creation, ensuring that no one is excluded.” He also...
Providing money for Love Jihad: Congress’ Muslim Corporator from Kashmir Arrested !
Sanatan Prabhat
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August 3, 2025
Two Cases of Love Jihad in Indore (Madhya Pradesh) Congress Municipal Corporator Anwar Khadri Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Indore police have arrested Anwar Qadri, a Congress corporator from Kashmir, for allegedly providing finances to support Love...
Catholic Woodstock? Screaming faithful cheer ‘rock star’ Pope Leo in record-breaking Rome youth vigil
Malay Mail
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August 3, 2025
ROME, Aug 3 — Hundreds of thousands of young faithful feted Pope Leo XIV like a rock star yesterday at an open-air prayer vigil outside Rome, after the head of the Catholic Church made a dramatic entrance by helicopter. Pilgrims began crying and...
A shuttered Bucksport church is revived by a traditional Russian faith
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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August 3, 2025
A 19th-century church building in north Bucksport that once sat vacant has been bustling with activity through the last year as a new congregation prepares for something different than a typical Sunday service or bean supper. Inside, members of...
Tisha B’Av: Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount as Jewish worship expands under new policy
I24 News
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On the Jewish fast day of Tisha B’Av, which mourns the destruction of the First and Second Temples, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir ascended the Temple Mount, joining thousands of Jewish visitors expected to visit and pray throughout...
The Church of England must stop feeling guilty about the Reformation
The Spectator
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August 3, 2025
Thomas More has a richly ambiguous place in our religious and political history. Like a brave hero of conscience, he defied the will of a tyrant, even unto death. A herald of modern liberty, then? Not quite. Before he found himself on the wrong...
Premasiri Rathnayake removed as Buddhist Affairs Commissioner
On Lanka
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August 3, 2025
Posted by Editor on August 3, 2025 - 10:15 am Premasiri Rathnayake has been removed from the position of Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs. Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Gamagedara Dissanayake, stated that the...
Jake Retzlaff, former Jewish football star at Mormon university, to play for Tulane
The Times of Israel
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August 3, 2025
Jake Retzlaff is embracing some new nicknames. “BYJew” is an endearment of the past for the Jewish quarterback who used to start for Brigham Young University, the Mormon flagship in Provo, Utah. Now, “Kosher Cannon,” “Shabbat Shotgun” and “Bayou...