Israeli lawmakers voted to dissolve the Knesset last night. A new election is scheduled for 17 September. The prime minister is going for broke to remain on top, but his legal woes hang over his future. For Christian analyst, infighting in the Likud and Netanyahu’s legal problems will determine his fate.
An Orthodox monastery from the 6th century located on disputed territory is claimed by both Baku and Tbilisi. Georgian Christians want to assert their rights "calmly, but firmly on principles". Despite decades of diplomacy, who owns the area has not yet been decided.
Catholics, Protestants and members of other religions attended the retreat. For “non-Christian youth, it was a learning experience about Christ, and for the others it was an event to remove all their misconceptions about Catholic Church.” During the retreat, 15 young women and eight young men felt Christ’s calling and plan to take their vows.
Every year, on the occasion of the anniversary, the Party steps up censorship. System updates in progress: operations will be limited on the main video platforms. In most cases, interruptions will last until June 6 or 7.
The clergyman will be tried for making “personal and obscene" comments about Aung San Suu Kyi. He was supposed to meet the regional religious authorities but the event was scrapped. The Sangha Council does not want the monk to get involved again in secular affairs.
Participants will hear important environmental (Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant) theologians and discuss how ecological awareness can be fostered and promoted in Orthodox institutions of higher education in the world through courses and other programmes related to the protection of creation.
