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Blood Cries Out:  Shocking Tribute to Pakistan Martyr

Blood Cries Out: Shocking Tribute to Pakistan Martyr

Ooberfüse - Video el Fri, Mar 2nd 2012

The 2nd March 2012 is the 1st anniversary of Pakistan’s Minister For Minorities, Shahbaz Bhatti’s, brutal and cold-blooded assassination at the hands of militant Islamists. To mark the solemn occasion ooberfuse, in association with the British Pakistani Christian Alliance (BPCA), have filmed a chilling and shocking music video to accompany their song Blood Cries Out.

Korea: Rights group also slams naval base arrests as 'serious failure of governance'

Korea: Rights group also slams naval base arrests as 'serious failure of governance'

UCAnews - JPIC News el Wed, Jan 25th 2012

Some 35 sisters and priests from the Association of Major Superiors of Religious Women in Korea and the Catholic Solidarity to Realize Peace in Jeju held a press conference  to protest against the arrest of 29 people including 19 Religious on January 10. They had been praying in front of a naval base construction site on the resort island and urging a halt to the project. All were released within two days.

Benefit cap - A tale of two moralities

Benefit cap - A tale of two moralities

Nick Robinson - BBC - World News el Tue, Jan 24th 2012

The opponents to Benefit Cap, led by the Bishop of Ripon and Leeds, argued that it was immoral to punish families simply because they had more children. Losing a job was bad enough but then losing your home was unacceptable. 

Bills put thousands of families at risk, warns archbishop

Bills put thousands of families at risk, warns archbishop

Archbishop Peter Smith - Church Issues el Thu, Jan 19th 2012

 Archbishop Peter Smith of Southwark has highlighted his concern for the ‘thousands of families’ who would be adversely affected by proposed changes to benefits and Legal Aid. In a letter to the Times, the archbishop commented on the Welfare Reform Bill and the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill being debated in the House of Lords

In England and Wales: 'Parishes are enriched by migrant communities'

In England and Wales: 'Parishes are enriched by migrant communities'

Bishop Patrick Lynch - Church Issues el Thu, Jan 12th 2012

In a statement released to coincide with the World Day for Migrants and Refugees celebrated on Sunday January 15, Bishop Patrick Lynch said that parishes have been greatly enriched by “the strong sense of community and commitment to family life within many of our migrant communities, by their love for the Scriptures, by their devotion to Our Lady and especially by their joyful participation in the celebration of the Eucharist.

The Agency FIDES publishes list of Church people killed in 2011

The Agency FIDES publishes list of Church people killed in 2011

Fides Agency - Church News el Wed, Jan 4th 2012

The FIDES news service noted the words of Pope Benedict XVI, who said on December 26 of that year, “As in ancient times, today the sincere adherence to the Gospel may require the sacrifice of life, and many Christians in various parts of the world are sometimes exposed to persecution and martyrdom”.  Fides’ list  includes not only missionaries ad gentes in the strict sense, but all pastoral care workers who died violent deaths.

New Year Message from the Archbishop of Canterbury

New Year Message from the Archbishop of Canterbury

Dr. Rowan Williams Archbishop of Canterbury - BBC - Church Issues el Mon, Jan 2nd 2012

Speaking in his annual BBC New Year message, the Archbishop of Canterbury reflects on the importance that Christianity bestows on young people and challenges us to actively support our local youth facilities and opportunities which, he argues, play a crucial part in a healthy society.

Christians and Muslims a year since the start of the Arab spring

Christians and Muslims a year since the start of the Arab spring

Samir Khalil Samir - AsiaNews - World Issues el Tue, Dec 27th 2011

The Arab uprising spread like wildfire and every Arab country felt its effects. However, the changes must be seen against the backdrop of the Islamist rise to power. Christians are afraid but must cooperate with Muslims. Syria’s case and the bishops’ reaction are a case in point. The West is confused and Obama discredited. A year on, here is a review of what happened in the Arab world.

The Greatest Speech Ever Made

The Greatest Speech Ever Made

Charlie Chaplin - Video el Mon, Dec 26th 2011

God came to dwell among us. Since then humanity is capable of bringing forth the highest values. But if any of us look away from God's presence what was supposed to be a Kingdom of Justice, Peace and Love, becomes an Empire of evil. Charlie Chaplin final speech in The Great Dictator film reminds us of this truth.

  Educating Young People in Justice and Peace

Educating Young People in Justice and Peace

Pope Benedict XVI - JPIC News el Tue, Dec 20th 2011

Realise that you yourselves are an example and an inspiration to adults, even more so to the extent that you seek to overcome injustice and corruption and strive to build a better future. Be aware of your potential; never become self-centred but work for a brighter future for all.

Violin symbolizes brush with slavery

Violin symbolizes brush with slavery

Colleen McEdwards (CNN) - JPIC News el Sun, Nov 27th 2011

 My sister has a violin that was passed to her from my grandmother, to my mother, and on to her. To a musician today, the instrument would probably be written off as a ratty old fiddle. But to us it is not just a violin. It is the violin.

Friars Respond to Occupy Movement in USA

Friars Respond to Occupy Movement in USA

Toni Cashinelli - American Catholic - JPIC News el Sat, Nov 26th 2011

We Have to Work Together - People Before Profit.  “It would be good if we did that as a Church.” So far the closest thing to that is a document on global finance by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. “Catholic social teaching and the Occupy Wall Street movement agree that the economy should be at the service of the human person and that strong action must be taken to reduce the growing gap between rich and poor,”

Archbishop says cuts are hitting the vulnerable the hardest

Archbishop says cuts are hitting the vulnerable the hardest

Mark Greaves - Catholic Herald - Church Issues el Thu, Nov 24th 2011

Archbishop Vincent Nichols of Westminster has said in a speech to MPs, peers and charity workers that Government cuts are “already being felt disproportionally by the most vulnerable”. It is the closest a Catholic bishop in England and Wales has come to criticising the Coalition’s austerity measures.

A new church initiative in Maoist area of West Bengal, India

A new church initiative in Maoist area of West Bengal, India

George Vayaliparampil - The C.S.F. - Reporters el Tue, Nov 22nd 2011

A study commission headed by the Claretian Missionary Father Michael presented a report to the assembly of Bishops and Major Superiors to take practical measures for the church presence in developmental activities. This joint initiative of Regional Bishops and Major Superiors is to be grounded in the poor areas of West Bengal which is traditional considered as Maoists stronghold.