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Italy's ancient, conical homes

Italy's ancient, conical homes

by: Victoria Abbott Riccardi - BBC Travel in Reporters,

Today, the trulli of Alberobello are a Unesco World Heritage site, although many people have never heard of these ingenious structures.Fifty-six kilometres south of the Puglian port city of Bari, on the heel of Italy's boot, I could see several small stone huts with conical rock-covered roofs scattered among the olive trees on both sides of the road. Reminiscent of teepees or tiny forts, these structures were unlike anything I'd ever encountered.

 
Archdiocese of Dili, East Timor

Archdiocese of Dili, East Timor

by: Dili Timor Diocese in Reporters,

Timor Leste has 13 districts served by three dioceses: Dili, Baucau, and Maliana. The diocese of Dili covers six districts, while the dioceses of Baucau and Maliana cover four and three districts, respectively.Within the Indonesian archipelago with its more than 13,000 islands, Timor, which is divided into West and East Timor, is the biggest among the Small Sunda Islands. From 1586 till 1975 East Timor (Timor Leste) was a Portuguese colony. In the vast Portuguese colonial empire, East Timor always played only a modest role as a provider of coffee, cocoa products, and sandal wood.

An overview of the Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo

An overview of the Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo

by: Lisa Zengarini - Vatican News in Reporters,

In a video message released on 2 July, 2022, after the second postponement of his Apostolic Journey to Africa,  Pope Francis reaffirmed his affection for the peoples of DRC and South Sudan:  “I carry within me, in prayer, the pain that you have endured for all too long” he said, urging the Congolese and South Sudanese not to let themselves “be robbed of hope”

The Spanish city where water defies gravity

The Spanish city where water defies gravity

by: Esme Fox - bbc in Reporters,

Water is everywhere in Granada's ornate and lavish Alhambra, a 13th-Century palatial complex that's one of the world's most iconic examples of Moorish architecture. It flows in channels that cool the buildings; spurts from fountains in grand rooms and charming courtyards; and sprays in such a way that, from certain angles, it perfectly frames majestic arched doorways.

The world's largest crystal cave

The world's largest crystal cave

by: BBC Reel's World of Wonder in Reporters,

An abandoned mine in Spain hides a sparkling treasure – the world's largest geode, a natural crystal phenomenon that has stunned scientists. In abandoned silver mine in Pulpí, in Spain's south-eastern Almería Province, lies a treasure that's not made from any precious metal at all. Instead, what's hidden here is the world's largest geode – a natural crystal phenomenon that has stunned scientists.

'Keep your Catholic faith until the end of your life'

'Keep your Catholic faith until the end of your life'

by: Asami Ohmoto - UCANews in Reporters,

Hai, who is now 27, came to Japan from Vietnam six years ago as a student, having borrowed money in his home country to cover expenses for his studies abroad. After coming to Japan, he worked part time while studying at a Japanese language school for two years and then studied design at a vocational school for three years. 

Crucifix leads an Indonesian Muslim to Catholic faith

Crucifix leads an Indonesian Muslim to Catholic faith

by: Ryan Dagur - UCANews in Reporters,

When Vicky gathered enough confidence to share his transformation with his parents, he had expected opposition from his father, who might see his move as detrimental to the family’s reputation. But his father surprised him. “He told me if I was serious, I should go ahead,” Vicky said. It was his Protestant-turned-Muslim mother who opposed his plans to embrace Christianity. "Maybe she feared a backlash from my father's extended family,” he said.

'Keep your Catholic faith until the end of your life'

'Keep your Catholic faith until the end of your life'

by: Asami Ohmoto - UCANews in Reporters,

Hai, who is now 27, came to Japan from Vietnam six years ago as a student, having borrowed money in his home country to cover expenses for his studies abroad. After coming to Japan, he worked part time while studying at a Japanese language school for two years and then studied design at a vocational school for three years. 

Archaeologists celebrate new Dead Sea Scroll find

Archaeologists celebrate new Dead Sea Scroll find

by: Sebastian Milbank - The Tablet in Reporters,

A mission to save ancient heritage from looters in the Judean desert has led to the discovery of a 1900-year old scroll, the first such discovery since the Dead Sea Scrolls were unearthed more than seven decades ago. Archaeologists also found a 6000-year-old child’s skeleton and the oldest complete basket in the world.

Why missionaries are targeted in India's northeast

Why missionaries are targeted in India's northeast

by: Father Francis Charuvila-UCANewsl in Reporters,

Over 25 years ago a gang of four men took me at gunpoint from a basketball court to my school office. They introduced themselves as members of a proscribed organization and made me sit on a chair while they kicked my face. That was the first attack I encountered on June 14, 1991, in my three decades of working as a Salesian  missionary in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur. 

News Briefing: From Britain and Ireland

News Briefing: From Britain and Ireland

by: Bernadette Kehoe - The Tablet in Reporters,

A former BBC political correspondent, Martina Purdy,  has professed her vows as a member of the Adoration Sisters in Belfast. Her one-time media colleagues were in the congregation for theprofession at St Peter’s Cathedral in Belfast. Sr Martina and a former barrister, Sr Elaine Kelly, received their brown veils as well as the ring and brown scapular of the congregation.

Spell out Immigration Benefits: Brexit myths

Spell out Immigration Benefits: Brexit myths

by: Editor - The Tablet in Reporters,

British businesses are increasingly alarmed that they will be shut out of markets they rely on. Many on both sides of the political divide see that it will damage the economy and lead to the loss of jobs. So why have they not organised to say so, with all the zeal displayed by their opponents? ... Jeremy Corbyn and those around the Labour leader seem to share Mrs May’s conviction that the referendum result was primarily a protest about immigration.

Pope Francis canonizes seven new saints

Pope Francis canonizes seven new saints

by: Junno Arocho Esteves, CNS in Reporters,

An estimated 80,000 people attended the canonization Mass at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City October 17, 2016. The seven new saints of the church were holy not because of their own efforts but because of "the Lord who triumphs in them and with them," Pope Francis said.

"Fiat Lux: Illuminating our Common Home"

"Fiat Lux: Illuminating our Common Home"

by: ucanews.com reporters in Reporters,

The three-hour event, "Fiat Lux: Illuminating our Common Home" saw the colorful display of images of people from various places, the natural world and climate change against the facade of St. Peter's Basilica on Dec. 8. About 1.5 million spectators watched the show. The light show was staged by a conglomerate of social justice organizations.

Travelodge chain removes bibles from all hotel rooms

Travelodge chain removes bibles from all hotel rooms

by: Claire Bennett - Catholic Universe in Reporters,

The budget hotel Travelodge has admitted that it has removed Bibles from its rooms despite receiving no complaints from customers about their presence. Representatives of the 500-strong chain claim that inclusion of the Bibles, donated by the Gideon Society, no longer reflect Britain’s growing “multicultural society”.

Vietnam seminaries expand facilities

Vietnam seminaries expand facilities

by: ncroonline.org in Reporters,

In recent years the government has eased limitations on recruitment, priestly ordination and the reshuffling of priests. Major seminaries in Vietnam are upgrading facilities to accommodate the growing need of priestly formation after the government relaxed seminary enrollment rules.

Catholic college in Leeds mourns ‘kind and hard-working’ teacher

Catholic college in Leeds mourns ‘kind and hard-working’ teacher

by: Madeleine Teahan - Catholic Herald in Reporters,

A Catholic school community in Leeds is in mourning today after a female teacher was stabbed to death yesterday morning. Anne Maguire, taught Spanish and Religious Education at Corpus Christi Catholic College in Neville Road and was stabbed by a pupil in front of a class of 30 pupils, according to reports. 

The ethical Church-Bank of England

The ethical Church-Bank of England

by: Archbishop Cranmer blog in Reporters,

The Church Commissioners for England confirmed that as part of a consortium of investors they will be partnering with Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to create a leading challenger bank from 314 RBS branches across the UK.