The nun has been beatified, 21 years after three wannabe Satanists killed her. A TV series celebrates the priest who died of a heart attack after a false accusation of Satanic ritual abuse.
From the World
Pakistan: Ahmadis Persecuted Even After Death
A mob tried to interrupt a woman’s funeral. Hundreds of graves were desecrated in Pakistan.
Colombia: 17-Year Jehovah’s Witness Authorized to Refuse Blood Transfusions
The Constitutional Court ruled that hospitals cannot force transfusions refused for religious reasons, even in cases of “extreme urgency”.
Colombia: Constitutional Court Censors Vice President’s Consecration of the Country to Virgin Mary
Marta Lucía Ramírez was sanctioned for consecrating the nation to Our Lady of Fátima to ask her protection against COVID-19—on social media.
Flemish Law on Religion: Dangerous for Religious Freedom
On 4 June, after receiving the opinion of the Council of State, the Flemish government gave its final approval to the controversial decree.
Pakistan Mobilizes Against a Muslim Terrorist Group—That Does Not Exist
The Pakistani government acts against one of the radical Islamic groups in the area. But it only exists in Chinese propaganda.
“To Stop Islamic Terrorism, Discriminate Against Non-Muslim Religious Movements”
Laws are passed with the alleged aim of combating Islamic radicalism. They are then used against peaceful religionists labeled as “fundamentalists” or “cults.”
The Flemish Draft Law on Religious Communities: A Critical Analysis
The proposed decree feeds into to the growing distrust of religion and raises serious religious freedom concerns, according to a FORB Perspective.
Paris Commune, Still Alive and Kicking: A Catholic Procession Was Attacked
Last weekend, “anti-fascists” assaulted participants in an official Catholic event honoring the ten priests and the others killed by the Communards.
Pakistan: “Everybody Should Marry at 18”
The Sindh law proposal may sound like a joke, but is deadly serious.