The Taliban Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice has called on Afghan television stations to no longer broadcast series showing women, as part of new “religious guidelines” broadcast on Sunday. “Televisions should avoid showing soap operas and series in which women have played,” said a …
Read More »Malawi : Muslim leaders urge calm after church burning
A group of angry Muslim Malawian youths burnt down a church and a pastor’s house in Mangochi district, in the south-east of the country, raising fears of religious tensions in the area. Malawi is predominantly Christian, but the area along Lake Malawi – including Mangochi – has a significant Muslim …
Read More »Anglican world leader “concerned” over Ghana’s anti-gay bill
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the symbolic leader of Anglicans around the world, has expressed concern over a new bill in Ghana that would impose severe penalties on the LGBT community. The bill is being debated in parliament, with a vote expected in a few days. The bill seeks to increase …
Read More »Nigeria: Islamic school students beaten for drinking alcohol
The head of an Islamic school has been suspended by the government in Nigeria’s north-central Kwara state after a video emerged showing a group of students being repeatedly lashed. The students, who included some males and a female, were accused of drinking alcohol at a birthday party of one of …
Read More »French Catholic priests accused of abusing 216,000 children since 1950
According to the head of a commission charged with investigating abuses committed by members of the Church, some 216,000 children have been victims of abuse committed by Catholic priests in France since 1950. Jean-Marc Sauvé, the head of the commission said during the publication of the report on sexual abuse …
Read More »Mozambique: joy among Christians after the reopening of churches
Christians in Mozambique have expressed their joy as they resumed in-person worship on Sunday after Covid-19 measures were relaxed by the president. Worshippers said it was a relief to be able to attend church especially as the country faces attacks in the northern region. “At home, we pray through our …
Read More »TB Joshua’s widow takes over church leadership
The TB Joshua church in Nigeria has announced a new era in its leadership as the late preacher’s widow takes over. Evelyn Joshua said her late husband will remain as the general overseer and founder of the church. She has asked for prayers as she begins her new role. Mrs …
Read More »Uganda: Archbishop of the Orthodox Church Jonah Lwanga is dead
The Most Reverend Orthodox Archbishop of Uganda, Metropolitan Jonah Lwanga has died. His death has been confirmed by the Orthodox church in a statement on Sunday. “Our spiritual Father is gone to meet the Lord,” the statement said. The Church early Sunday virtually held an intercessory prayer, also informing congregants that …
Read More »Pope Francis has no desire to resign after his two surgeries
Pope Francis, operated two months ago on the colon, specifies that resigning has “not crossed his mind”, thus opposing a denial to rumors conveyed by the Italian media. Several Italian media have announced the resignation of Pope Francis some times ago. “I don’t know where they got the idea that …
Read More »Covid-19: Pope Francis calls for vaccination, “an act of love for all”
Pope Francis, in an interview with Vatican Media, called for vaccination against Covid-19. He called it “an act of love for ourselves, our families and our friends.” The Sovereign Pontiff urged people to get vaccinated, saying it is a simple way to promote the common good and take care of …
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