But the Holy See's relationship with Iran has never been free of shadows or denunciations. Beginning in September 2022, Iran was shaken by the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests, which erupted after the ...

Members of the Musahar community, one of the most marginalized and impoverished Dalit communities in Bihar, are seen in this ...

The US military has hit nearly 2,000 targets since attacking Iran alongside Israel on Feb. 28, targeting ballistic missiles ...

In a quiet parish in Tokyo archdiocese, eight-year-old Minami Kimura’s decision surprised almost everyone, including her ...

He said the Church is "a community of men and women who share the joy and struggle of being Christians, with their strengths and weaknesses, proclaiming the Gospel and becoming a sign of the presence ...

The Tokyo High Court on March 4 upheld a lower court order to dissolve the Unification Church, rejecting the religious sect’s ...

Catholic bishops in Asia have expressed “deep anguish” over the renewed escalation of conflict in the Middle East, and have called for dialogue to open pathways towards a just and lasting peace. In a ...

Pope Leo XIV has reiterated his appeal for peace in the Middle East, urging nations to “work for peace.” “Pray for peace, work for peace, less hatred. Hatred in the world is constantly increasing,” ...

Progress in some development indicators overshadowed by structural injustice and environmental decline, says social forum ...

Male politicians wield influence in negotiating party tickets, highlighting gender bias in the nation’s political landscape ...

Prosecutors accused her of threatening to 'make a false report to the police' to extort up to $133,000 from the man ...

Pope Leo XIV directed the study group reports be made public, according to the General Secretariat of the Synod ...