Historic church-state dialogue in Ireland

The first bilateral meeting between representatives of the Catholic Church and the Irish Government took place yesterday as part of the new structured dialogue between the Government and the Churches. The initiative was launched by the Government on 26th February this...

Religious attire still causing controversy in Europe

The Dutch and Italian governments have come out against the wearing of some religious clothing in public. In the Netherlands five schools, situated in what is known as the Dutch “Bible Belt”, have become the first in the Netherlands to be allowed to ban...

Religious attire still causing controversy in Europe

The Dutch and Italian governments have come out against the wearing of some religious clothing in public. In the Netherlands five schools, situated in what is known as the Dutch “Bible Belt”, have become the first in the Netherlands to be allowed to ban...

Churches urged to light a lamp for peace with Iran

Participants in a Christian delegation to Iran in February are urging congregations to light oil lamps as a reminder to pray for peace and for the people of Iran. The delegation, co-sponsored by the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and American Friends Service...

Churches urged to light a lamp for peace with Iran

Participants in a Christian delegation to Iran in February are urging congregations to light oil lamps as a reminder to pray for peace and for the people of Iran. The delegation, co-sponsored by the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and American Friends Service...