Religion

Pope Leo XIV marks Nostra Aetate’s 60th anniversary, reiterates Church’s rejection of antisemitism

2025년 10월 29일 Petra Hartmann 사실 확인됨

At a Vatican commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, Pope Leo XIV underscored the declaration’s enduring call to interreligious dialogue and reaffirmed the Church’s rejection of antisemitism and all forms of discrimination.

American delegation calls Nigeria’s anti-Christian violence a ‘genocide’ as officials and analysts dispute label

2025년 10월 28일 Petra Hartmann 사실 확인됨

A U.S. activist-led fact‑finding team that visited Abuja in mid-October said the targeting of Christians in parts of Nigeria amounts to “a calculated, long‑running genocide,” a characterization Nigerian officials and several independent analysts reject as a gross misrepresentation of a broader security crisis that kills both Christians and Muslims.

The unusual story of the '1,000 reasons to believe' festival backed by Estrosi

The '1,000 Reasons to Believe' festival, promoting Christian faith, is the subject of a curious story reported by Le Monde. Backed by Nice mayor Christian Estrosi, the event raises questions about its organization and funding. The article delves into the origins and controversies surrounding this initiative.

Hajj costs for 2026 lowered without reducing service quality

2025년 10월 29일 Raj Patel

Indonesia's House Commission VIII and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah have set the hajj service cost for 2026 at Rp87.4 million per pilgrim, down about Rp2 million from the previous year. This reduction does not compromise service quality for pilgrims. Pilgrims pay Rp54.2 million directly, with the rest covered by hajj fund management.

Ministries launch Santri Film Festival 2025

Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) and Ministry of Culture (Kemenbud) are collaborating on the Santri Film Festival (Sanffest) 2025, themed “Santri Memandang Dunia Melalui Lensa Budaya.” The event highlights pesantren as dynamic cultural spaces beyond religious education. Film registration opens on November 10, 2025.

JD Vance visits Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem

Vice President JD Vance toured the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, one of Christianity's holiest sites, on October 23, 2025. Accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance, he spent about 90 minutes inside, participating in confession and a private mass. The visit highlighted his Catholic faith amid a broader trip to Israel.