Kosovo: Prayer needs
01 Jul 2015
Kosovo was declared independent from Serbia in February 2008. Its spiritual future at this time is uncertain. Muslim beliefs play an influential part in the traditions and cultures of the Albanians. There is a need for…
Pope Francis asked forgiveness for the Catholic Church's persecution of members of a small evangelical church in Italy whose leader was excommunicated and followers branded as heretics during the Middle Ages. Francis made the appeal during…
Ireland: Sinn Féin to support budget bill
01 Jul 2015
MLA Martin McGuinness, of Sinn Féin, has stated that his party will support the budget bill. He said the bill will create the space to resolve the difficulties facing the Executive. He said, ‘We need to…
Reykjavik University is set to launch an international training programme aimed at fishery industry leaders and specialists, with organisations such as HB Grandi and Matis playing a key role. The university is working alongside Fisheries Iceland…
Hungary: Completely overrun by refugees
01 Jul 2015
Serbia has responded angrily to Hungary’s plan to build a 175 kilometre border fence between the countries. Details of the four-metre high barrier were released on Wednesday. Budapest says it can wait no longer for an…
Holy See: Ecumenical collaboration
01 Jul 2015
This week is the fiftieth anniversary of the Joint Working Group between the Catholic Church and the World Council of Churches. It is an occasion of thanksgiving to Almighty God for the meaningful ecumenical relationship which…