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President Donald Trump has called himself the greatest friend of religious communities in the history of the US, but the rousing braggadocio did not appear to convince Twitter, where many users reacted with outrage and sarcasm. “Nobody has done more for Christians or evangelicals or frankly religion than I have,” Trump told the Christian Broadcasting […]
Crowds have lined up for Easter celebrations across Syria. Festive processions, involving priests, worshippers and scouts, marched through the streets in Aleppo, Latakia and Damascus, marking the Palm Sunday. As Catholics around the world celebrated one of the most significant Christian holidays on April 1, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus, thousands in the war-ravaged Syria, […]
The Easter weekend marks the next bank holiday in 2018 and this year takes place from Good Friday on March 30 until Easter Monday on April 2. The holy holiday is a Christian festival, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead following his crucifixion by the Romans. It is preceded by Holy Week when […]
Published time: 7 Jan, 2018 07:21 Orthodox Christians gathered for Midnight Liturgy in different parts of the world to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Orthodox Christians, unlike Catholics, traditionally celebrate Christmas on January 7, which falls on Sunday this year. Believers attend church on Christmas Eve, when the celebration usually starts at around midnight. […]
Published time: 22 Dec, 2017 17:03 Christianity is not given the same respect as other religions in the Land Down Under, according to Australian Treasurer Scott Morrison. His comments have been labeled hypocritical due to his “unchristian” anti-migrant stance. In an interview with Fairfax Media, Morrison promised to “call out” those who mock Christianity and its […]
Published time: 10 Nov, 2017 10:32 A Palestinian man who fatally stabbed one person and wounded six others at a supermarket in Hamburg, Germany, in July wanted to kill as many Christians as possible to avenge what he believes are injustices against Muslims worldwide, prosecutors say. According to prosecutors cited by AP, the suspect – […]
Published time: 30 Sep, 2017 15:39 The Coptic Church in Egypt has reportedly organized a conference entitled “The Volcano of Homosexuality” which will offer a variety of ways to “treat” homosexuality. St. Mark’s Orthodox Coptic Cathedral in Alexandria will set up the event to increase awareness about “treatments” for homosexuality and how best to ensure […]
Published time: 17 Sep, 2017 18:07 The Russian Orthodox Church has commemorated the memory of Grand Duchess Elisabeth Fyodorovna Romanov and tragic events of the 1917 Revolution in a service and procession, with hundreds of worshipers joining the holiday outside Moscow. On Sunday, crowds of pilgrims took part in a sacred mass, held just outside […]
“Whether people like my clothes or not, they’ve become a part of my identity,” says Iman Jeilani, 23. Jeilani is a Sunni Muslim and says her hijab makes her think of her mother, who made it for her. Five London-based couples of different faiths told BuzzFeed News what they wear when they worship or pray, […]
A federal court judge has temporarily halted the deportation of more than 100 Iraqi Christians living in the Detroit area who were detained in raids by federal agents. Many of them fear torture and possible death if sent back to Iraq. US District Judge Mark Goldsmith said in a written order on Thursday that deportation […]
