Tag: Churches

Nick Vujicic encourages American churches to speak up against abortion and porn

40-year-old Life Without Limbs founder expressed concern over the state of many American churches

Indonesian authorities refuse churches building permits

The Indonesian Constitution of 1945 guarantees freedom of religion and worship, at least in theory.

Belgian public media wonder what to do with desecralised churches

According to a 2019 report by the Catholic Church, as many as 31 churches have been closed in Belgium in 2018 alone.

French organisation tries to preserve the country's Christian heritage

This year's pilot renovation project concerns, for example, the chapel in Vrère in the Deux-Sèvres department.

Ethiopian rebels took control over historic rock-hewn churches

As residents flee the town of Lalibela, the deputy mayor raised concerns about their safety and that of these ancient churches.

Boy Scouts lost two million members since lifting ban on gay youth

Some churches quickly cut ties with the BSA after the announcement.

Less churches and more mosques: the crisis of Christianity in France

At least two Catholic churches or monuments are the subjects of theft or profanation on a daily basis.

San Diego strip clubs reopen while churches remain closed

Many California churches have been fighting legal battles with authorities for months to reopen in-person services.

Trianon 100 - Disastrous treaty commemorated by the ringing of 15,000 bells

Today, at 4.30 pm, thousands of bells across the Carpathian Basin signalled the moment Hungary lost 67% of its territory in 1920.

Ancient artefacts are being destroyed in the Syrian war

Christian historical settlements located in the northwestern part of Syria are being demolished in the conflict.