The law professor questioned the abolition of the two-term limit for the presidency and vice-presidency of the Chinese Communist Party as well as the development of a cult of personality around Xi. For intellectuals and friends, the university's decision is a clear form of punishment. Restrictions have been taken against "unpatriotic" scholars since a new ideological campaign was launched last August.
The resident Christian community is about 900 thousand faithful. In the megalopolis there are six cemeteries and the bodies of the deceased are piled up on top of each other to make room. The hashtag “#NoCemeteryNoVote” trends on social networks.
Bhashan Char, an island that emerged in 2006, is the area chosen by Dhaka to ease the pressure on Cox’s Bazar refugee camps. Housing and embankments are being built. Critics note the area is exposed to monsoons. The United Nations will ensure that relocation is voluntary.
Pope Francis proclaimed the extraordinary missionary month for October 2019. In the first public talk, Fr. Gianni Criveller looks at the history of PIME missionaries. Other talks will be held from March to December.
The alleged abduction and forced conversion of two Hindu girls to Islam rekindles India-Pakistan tensions. The video of the two underage women married off to two men in Pakistani Punjab was posted on social media. For CBCI secretary general, "religion does not admit force".
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, there were 15.23 million births in 2018, two million fewer than in the previous year. In 2029 the population will start to decline. In 2050 the employed will have to pay support 400 million people over the age of 60.
The decision to rename Astana was made by the interim president Qasym-Zhomart Toqaev. An online petition has exceeded 42 thousand signatures. The city has changed its name three times in less than 60 years.
The mines were placed in the Shiite sanctuary area of Karti Sakhi. Last year another attack killed 29 faithful in the same place of worship. President Ghani: "Afghanistan needs peace, more than oxygen".
The incident occurred in a private home in the village of Panch Gachia. Rev Anand Hari is now in hospital. The “members of others religions have no restrictions on meeting,” says prominent Christian, whilst “Christians instead are not allowed to worship Our Lord.”
The event is scheduled for 31 March. The archbishop calls on all the parishes in the capital to join and to refuse communion to Catholic drug dealers who do not repent.
Experts believe that Dariga Nazarbayeva will succeed her father. Senate President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev swears in as interim president. His first official motion obtained the absolute approval: the capital Astana changes its name and becomes Nursultan.
On 18 April, 13 Indian states will vote. In India the Catholic community is composed of 20 million faithful. The only two Christian celebrations recognized as public holidays are Christmas and Good Friday.
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