Archive for February 19, 2018

Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil speaks at Georgetown University on Feb. 15. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Archbishop of Erbil: Christians in Iraq are ‘scourged, wounded, but still there’

The Chaldean Archbishop spoke of the state of Christianity in Iraq today and what both Muslim and Western leaders can... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope accepts resignation of disputed Nigerian bishop

Pope Francis accepted the resignation Monday of a Nigerian bishop who had been rejected by many of the priests of... Read more

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Bishops in Nigeria release books on marriage, family life

The bishops of Nigeria's Ibadan ecclesial province recently launched two books addressing marriage and family life within the country, drawing... Read more

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Bermuda repeal of gay marriage to stand

The British government has said it will not overrule a Bermudian law passed earlier this month which abolishes same-sex marriage,... Read more

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Abortion bill on Isle of Man raises multiple concerns, critics say

Amid efforts to legalize abortion on the Isle of Man, critics of a new abortion bill have spoken out in... Read more

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Iceland's possible circumcision ban raises religious liberty questions

An Icelandic bill that would bar circumcision for non-medical reasons has given rise to opposition from various religious groups, including... Read more