Bonn (KNA) German Catholic bishops believe that victims of human trafficking should be granted a residence permit in Germany. “It is necessary for those affected to be able to develop a secure life perspective. This is the only way they can be freed from the clutches of human traffickers,” explained the chairman of the German…
Vatican City (KNA) An international congress in the Vatican has been focussing on the further training and motivation of Catholic priests since this Tuesday. The motto, taken from the Bible, is: “Rekindle the grace of God that has been given to you.” The Vatican authorities for the clergy, evangelisation and Eastern Churches are responsible for…
Berlin (KNA) Following an attack on a Jewish student on a street in Berlin-Mitte, the President of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, Josef Schuster, has once again called for universities not to become “no-go areas” for Jews. Universities must create a safe environment for Jewish students and not give extremists any room, he…
Indigenous people in trouble because of illegal gold prospectors By Thomas Milz (KNA) The images of emaciated indigenous children caused horror throughout Brazil in January 2023. The government of Jair Messias Bolsonaro, which had just left office at the time, had deliberately accepted the precarious situation in the Yanomami reserve, journalists explained at the time.…
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ, Bishop of the Diocese of Raphoe, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Down and Connor. The announcement was made by current Apostolic Administrator of Down and Connor Bishop Donal McKeown during Mass this morning at St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast. Bishop McGuckian will succeed Bishop Noel…
Speaking this week of the many conflicts in the world Pope Francis has called for all parties to “immediately stop the bombs and missiles and end hostile attitudes. Everywhere.” The Pope called for a “global ceasefire,” because “we are on the brink of the abyss.” Since the war between Israel and Hamas began there have…
Exclusive It is time for elected politicians who know the North’s “pressing problems” to govern, particularly after being led by London, the Primate of All Ireland has insisted. The restoring of power-sharing institutions in the North offers “an opportunity for a fresh start and a new beginning”, Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh told The Irish…
Those who leave the Church have “no right to obtain erasure” of their Baptism records, the Data Protection Commission has ruled in a case of major significance across Europe. At a time when churches are facing legal challenges under GDPR to erase the Baptism records of people who ‘defect’ – technical language for those who…
A challenge to the proposed Irish ‘hate speech’ law has come from a host of influential voices from across the world in a viral video that has been viewed millions of times. The video, published by faith-based legal advocacy firm ADF International, features contributions from a number of influential commentators including CEO of the satirical…
Ruadhán Jones and Brandon Scott The Danish National Council on Ethics has warned the Oireachtas Committee examining assisted suicide against legalising euthanasia. The council roundly rejected such legislation in Denmark, voting last year by a majority of 16 to 1 not to recommend its introduction. Speaking to the committee on Tuesday, January 30, council representatives told…
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