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A web designer will be the first saint of the millennium

An Italian teenager will be the first saint canonized in the millennium by the Catholic Church, Pope Francis announced at his weekly audience at the Vatican on Wednesday. Carlo Akutis, 15, who died of leukemia, will be canonized in April after being beatified in 2020. The church recognized two miracles performed by the deceased in […]

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The IX All-Russian scientific and practical conference of the Russian Orthodox Church and the penal system of the Russian Federation was held

The IX All-Russian scientific and practical conference of the Russian Orthodox Church and the penal system of the Russian Federation was held at the Academy of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia. The event was held at the beginning of November within the framework of the International scientific and practical conference on the problems of […]

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Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree to strip 34 traitors of state awards

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree to strip 34 traitors of state awards to Ukraine The document, published on the official website of the Ukrainian president, puts into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council to strip persons considered traitors to Ukraine of state awards, UNIAN reported. These persons include […]

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Istanbul Convention: experts praise Spain’s commitment to combatting violence against women, call for improving the training of professionals

In a new report the Council of Europe Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO) welcomes the Spanish authorities’ steady commitment and the progress achieved in measures to prevent and combat violence against women. GREVIO also identifies areas which require urgent action for the country to fully comply with the Istanbul Convention, particularly improving the […]

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2023 among the five worst years for wildfires in Europe, but 2024 provides some relief

The 2023 wildfire season ranks among the EU’s worst in over two decades, fuelled by climate change. Fires devastated vast areas, threatening ecosystems and lives. As fire risks rise, Europe must prevent and prepare for intensifying wildfire seasons. The latest JRC report on Forest Fires in Europe, Middle East and North Africa 2023 shows that last year […]

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A Celebration of Kindness and Peace at the Churches of Scientology for Europe

On Boulevard Waterloo in Brussels, the Churches of Scientology for Europe hosted a landmark conference centered on kindness, peace, and understanding among diverse communities. Organized under the stewardship of Eric Roux, a dedicated advocate for interfaith dialogue and harmony, the event brought together an array of voices from different cultures, religions, and backgrounds. Through powerful […]

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UN General Assembly Takes a Stand: New Resolution Addresses Trafficking and Forced Religious Conversions

Washington, D.C., November 20, 2024 – In a step forward for the advancement of human rights worldwide, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)s Third Committee has approved a groundbreaking resolution on Child, Early, and Forced Marriage (A/C.3/79/L.19/REV.1) that tackles pressing concerns like abductions, human trafficking, and forced religious conversions that disproportionately impact women and girls. This […]

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A Ruby Celebration: Scientology Marks 40 Years of Advocacy and Achievement through the IAS

KINGNEWSWIRE Press release // On a crisp autumn night in East Grinstead’s embrace of England saw an assembly gather as the members of the International Association of Scientologists (IAS) convened to mark a significant occasion. Their organization’s 40th year milestone celebration known as the Ruby Anniversary event was more than just an ordinary festivity, but […]

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The Philippines brace for more storms amid devastating typhoon season

Typhoons Kristine and Leon caused widespread damage in the Philippines, leaving thousands of families and children without access to safe water and sanitation facilities. The 11th and 12th tropical cyclones to hit the country this year affected at least 4.2 million individuals – approximately 1.3 million of them children – and displaced over 300,000.   Worsening […]

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UN underlines solidarity with Ukraine 1,000 days into Russian invasion

The “grim milestone” fell as Ukraine fired long-range American-made missiles into Russia for the first time, according to media reports. ‘Not just numbers’ Conflict erupted in Ukraine over a decade ago following Russia’s occupation of Crimea in the east and escalated on 24 February 2022 with the full-scale assault on the country. The UN Resident […]

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Words That Shape the Future: Antonella Sberna’s Vision for Interreligious Dialogue in Europe

At the event titled “Why Words Matter,” organized by the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID), European Parliament Vice President Antonella Sberna delivered a thought-provoking speech that underscored the transformative role of language and dialogue in fostering unity and inclusion across Europe. Addressing an audience of distinguished leaders, young participants, and interfaith representatives, Sberna passionately articulated her […]

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Ukraine, Suspicion of Fabrication of a Criminal Case

Oleg Maltsev, an internationally recognized Ukrainian scholar in bad health, is in pre-trial detention in a prison denounced as unsanitary by the European Court of Human Rights in 2021. He may be driven to death. On 23 September 2024, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) declared that they had “neutralized an operational combat group of […]

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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew congratulated Donald Trump

On November 7, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew sent a congratulatory letter to the newly elected US President Donald Trump, wishing him health, strength and success in his upcoming second presidential term. “Recognizing the enormous responsibilities of such a leadership position, we pray that your decisions will be guided by wisdom and compassion, as well as by […]

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Female circumcision in Russia – exists and is not punished

Every year, millions of women and girls in the world are subjected to the procedure “female circumcision.” In the process of this dangerous practice, women have part or all of their external genitalia removed. Among the victims are also residents of the North Caucasian republics of Russia, and the Russian authorities do not punish the […]

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The US excludes the last major Russian state bank from SWIFT

The last of Russia’s major state-owned banks, which retains access to the SWIFT system for international payments in the world’s major currencies, will become subject to new US sanctions. The White House is considering blacklisting Gazprombank, the Russian Federation’s third-largest bank by assets, which is a “hub” for gas payments with Europe. As the Nikkei […]

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Russian Patriarch Kirill had a hard word for Halloween

A toxic holiday that revives paganism, the spiritual leader believes In a speech, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church warned against what he called attempts to “revive paganism,” saying neo-paganism had infiltrated certain “military circles” in Russia. Patriarch Kirill criticized the former chief prosecutor of Crimea and member of the State Duma Nataliya Poklonskaya, […]

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Devastating Fatwa: Top Islamic Scholar in Gaza Criticizes Hamas for October 7

А prominent Islamic scholar in the Gaza Strip has issued an atypical and strong fatwa condemning the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel that sparked the war in the enclave. Prof. Dr. Salman al-Dayah, former dean of the Faculty of Sharia and Law at the Hamas-affiliated Islamic University of Gaza, is one of the […]

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Russia, 147 Jehovah’s Witnesses sentenced to heavy terms languish behind bars

On 25 October, 46-year-old Jehovah’s Witness Roman Mareev was released after having served his prison term but many others are still behind barbed wires: 147 according to the database of religious prisoners of Human Rights Without Frontiers in Brussels. In Russia, to be a Jehovah’s Witness is a worse crime than to kidnap or to rape. In comparison Anatoliy Marunov and Sergei […]

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Green Escapes – Best Parks To Enjoy A Sunday Stroll In Brussels

Brussels is a city brimming with vibrant parks that invite you to take a leisurely Sunday stroll. Whether you’re searching for a peaceful retreat or a bustling green space filled with life, there’s a perfect park waiting for you. In this blog post, you’ll discover some of the best spots to unwind amidst nature’s beauty, […]

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