“The ministerial theme is important,” said Card Schönborn. It “is part of the new paths for the Church in the Amazon. The role of women in our communities, together with that of the instituted and ordained ministries, is certainly a topic discussed at the Synod. We shall see what proposals will be submitted to the Holy Father at the end.”

The auxiliary bishop of Hong Kong, who is very close to young people, calls for such steps. About 70-80 per cent of the population wants an independent inquiry into police violence. Another 34 people were arrested over the weekend,. More than 30 per cent of those arrested are under 18.

The inauguration ceremony took place amid tight security measures. Speaking before parliament, Widodo pledged to develop the country's human resources and economy, and to end inefficiencies and corruption in the bureaucracy. Bishops speak about their expectations vis-à-vis the new government.

Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue Message to Hindus for Diwali. Religion fundamentally inspires us to see in the other a brother to support and to love and, moreover, "teaches us to respect the inviolable dignity and the inalienable rights of others without any unjustified prejudice against their beliefs or culture”.

For the first time in contemporary Algerian history, Muslims support Christians. The popular movement remains united against the regime’s deceptions. Since January 2018, the authorities have put seals on 15 Christian places of worship.

World Mission Day is celebrated in all parishes. For Fr Basil, the task of every Christian is “to proclaim the Good News,” i.e. that Jesus is alive.