Archpriest Alexander Novopashin lectures against “Ukrainian recruiters of terrorists” —and continues to display a huge FECRIS logo.
From the World
Yves Klein: Rosicrucianism, Catholicism, and Models Painted in Blue
A new exhibition in New York offers the opportunity to reflect on the artist’s relationship with esotericism and religion.
Dominican Sisters of the Holy Spirit: Vatican vs France on Religious Liberty
The Holy See reminded France that when civil courts second-guess the decision of expelling a nun from her religious order, freedom of religion is “gravely violated.”
Russia: Sentenced to Forced Labor for Posting New Generation Church Material on Social Media
The decision against a man in Prokopyevsk confirmed that courts now treat with the same harshness “indesirable” and “extremist” organizations.
France: The New Anti-Cult Law Denounced to the Constitutional Council
More than 60 Senators claim that the new article incriminating “psychological subjection” is against the Constitution and international treaties signed by France.
The UN Condemns Pakistan Again for the Abductions and Forced Conversion and Marriages of Christian and Hindu Girls
On April 11, 2024, a forceful statement urged Pakistani authorities to respect their international obligations.
A Conference Discusses the Religious Liberty Crisis in Japan and Internationally
While there are other critical situations, including in France, what is happening in Japan is unprecedented in a democratic country in our century.
Pakistan: Discrimination Against Ahmadis Extends to Hospitals
The Pakistan Medical Association displayed anti-Ahmadi banners in front of the Allied Hospital in Faisalabad and called for discrimination of the Ahmadi patients.
South Korea: Adventist Student Allowed to Refuse University Admission Interview on Saturday
Reversing an earlier jurisprudence, both the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court ruled that schedules should be adjusted to respect religious liberty.
Against Senate’s Opposition, France Passes New Anti-Cult Law
The law creates a new crime of “psychological subjection,” restricts the possibility of criticizing mainline medical treatments, and seriously endangers freedom of religion or belief.