A Catholic nurse suffered harassment and discrimination because she refused to remove a small gold cross necklace at work, an employment tribunal ruled.
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Jesus is Star Guiding People to Joy, Pope Says on Epiphany
Just as the Magi were guided by a shining star, Christians can rest assured that the light of Christ will guide them to a happy and meaningful life, Pope Francis said on the feast of the Epiphany.
China Forbids Foreigners From Spreading Religious Content Online
In the U.S.-China rivalry that involves a complex mix of diplomacy, trade wars and sanctions, religion has come under increased pressure after the communist regime banned online propagation of religion by foreign nationals, purportedly to make religion more Chinese-oriented.
In World Sick Day Message, Pope Says Progress Must Never Trump Care
Although scientists have made great strides in the field of medicine, genuine care and listening to those who suffer must always be at the forefront of any therapy, Pope Francis said.
Iraqi Catholic Leader Warns Against Extremists Exploiting Religion
Iraq’s top Catholic leader hopes the new year will help the citizens of this violence-torn country overcome divisions and tensions, and lead to the much needed reform of the country.
Though Problems Abound, God-Given Hope Never Fails, Pope Says
Christian hope grants those who suffer the assurance that God does not abandon his people in their time of need, Pope Francis said.
Northern Ireland Archbishop Expresses ‘Sadness And Loss’ On Partition Anniversary
During his New Year message, Ireland’s primate expressed his “personal sense of sadness and loss” at the partition of Ireland.
In Speech to Curia, Pope Francis Warns Against Worldly Attachments, Including in the Liturgy
To close a year in which he put limits on the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass, Pope Francis warned against the temptations of pride, spiritual worldliness, and attachment to superficial reassurances, including liturgical preferences.
Egyptian Culture Intertwined in Coptic Christmas
For Coptic Christians, the Christmas season is intensely spiritual, starting weeks before Christmas Day with a 43-day vegetarian fast, during which Christians refrain from consuming all dairy and meat products until Christmas Eve.
Northern Ireland Bishops Lament Defeat of Bill to Protect Disabled Unborn Children
Catholic bishops in Northern Ireland said the defeat of a bill that would have prevented late term abortions for non-fatal disabilities in unborn children “will send a message to all citizens that unborn disabled babies, are fundamentally less valued than those who are able-bodied.”