Vatican names Filipino boy who died at 17 Servant of God
A Filipino teenager who died could be on his way to sainthood after the Vatican declared him a Servant of God, the first step in the process toward sainthood.
‘Historic discovery’ of ancient Biblical fragments made in Israel
Archaeologists have unearthed fragments of a 1,900-year-old Biblical scroll in Israel, in what experts are calling the most important discovery in the last 60 years.
Pope at Christmas Urbi et Orbi: ‘The Lord’s birth is the birth of peace’
Offering his Christmas greetings from the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis gave his customary Christmas Day message and "Urbi et Orbi" blessing.
Women turn grief into courage
International Women’s Day is being commemorated today in the context of the coronavirus pandemic in which thousands of women have lost their loved ones.
Christians face a climate of fear in six Asian countries
North Korea, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, Iran and India are worst for Christian persecution, says Open Doors.
Conference discusses issues on faith, identity and cohesion
The International Conference on Cohesive Societies (ICCS) was held June 19 – 21 at the Raffles City Convention Centre.