Others say the field of discussion has been narrowed to the point of meaninglessness. “Given that the Synod is about developing processes of communication, discernment, and decision-making within the church, it would be surprising for anything substantive to arise from it — on LGBTQ+ or other issues,” said Cristina Traina, a progressive activist and assistant … Read more
There were also Israeli media reports, as yet unconfirmed, of rockets not being intercepted and striking property in Tel Sheva, Dimona, Nabatim, Hora, Hod Hasharon, Be’er Sheva, and Rishon Lezion. Iran’s attack had been expected, with the Israeli military urging people to heed sirens and make for shelters. In April, Iran set over mainly drones; this … Read more
TEL AVIV — Israel’s leaders believe they now have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape the Middle East, one that goes well beyond pulverizing Hamas and Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made clear on Monday that his ultimate target in the regional power shift is to undermine the authority of Tehran’s clerical leadership, defanging the … Read more
The remarks came at the close of an extraordinary papal trip to Belgium during which both the country’s king and prime minister excoriated the pope for the failure of the Catholic Church to deal with child abuse and urged him to do more. “Words alone are not enough, concrete steps must also be taken,” PM … Read more
Different faiths have coexisted more or less peacefully throughout Chinese history, with foreign religions accepted and later on Sinicised. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, … Read more
The European Court of Human Rights referred the case in which two women complained about the ban on wearing the burkini in a municipal swimming pool in Antwerp back to Belgium. The drawn-out court case dates back to 2017, when the two women were not allowed to enter the pool in their burkinis, a full-body … Read more
KLUANG: The position of Islam in the country is not threatened as claimed by certain parties, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said the unity government’s efforts to uphold Islam were evident in its new initiative to offer a syllabus for students to memorise the Quran at all Maktab Rendah … Read more
SINGAPORE: Following an amendment to its party constitution at its annual congress, the Islamist party Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) will allow non-Muslims in the country to join them as associate members as long as they are not atheists. The motion to admit non-Muslim members into the party received the unanimous backing of over 1,300 delegates … Read more
Singapore — Pope Francis wrapped up an arduous 12-day tour of the Asia-Pacific on Friday, defying health concerns to connect with believers from the jungle of Papua New Guinea to the skyscrapers of Singapore. The 87-year-old pontiff flies home to Rome from Singapore, completing his longest trip in duration and distance since he became head … Read more
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Chanting from the Torah scroll, a ritual observed three times a week in synagogues around the world, can be daunting. The Hebrew words cascade across the scroll with no vowels, punctuation or musical notation. The obligation is typically fulfilled by a paid reader or by a small … Read more
