Dario Salvi

The 48-year-old journalist and activist, mother of two, had been in prison since 2015. In recent months she had contracted the new coronavirus in prison, causing fear for her already precarious health conditions. Upon release, she called for freedom "for all prisoners". In 2003 she collaborated with the Nobel Peace Prize winner Shrin Ebadi.

During their monthly meeting at Bkerké, the prelates called for a cabinet of "specialists and reformers". They warn against "personal interests" in the face of an increasingly "catastrophic" situation. They complain of “violations of the Constitution" by Hezbollah and Amal, and of the slowness of the investigations into the twin explosions at the port.

The Iranian president is concerned by the escalation in the conflict, the worst in decades. The urgent need to “restore stability”. Appeals for truce also from Russia, the United States and Europe. Heavy bombardments on Stepanakert overnight. Half of Nagorno-Karabakh's population is displaced, 90% are women and children.

For the cardinal, ‘Fratelli Tutti’ is a call "to live in peace” and put “aside enmities" and for “charity and brotherhood”. Christians can pass on brotherhood and mercy to Muslims "for a radical change". Christians, Jews, Muslims, and Hindus have been affected by secularisation. The encyclical must be presented in a more user-friendly way to facilitate its dissemination.

According to a Nida Poll survey, almost 57% of respondents rejected the "special tourist visa". Fears of entry, both by air and through border crossings. There is also little confidence in the government's ability to prevent the spread of the virus in case of reopening. But Thailand remains among the least affected nations in the world.

The vicar of Arabia underlines the link between the latest encyclical of Pope Francis, the text signed with the imam of al-Azhar in February 2019 and "the encouragement received from a non-Christian". Respect for the person and protection of the migrant, the parable of the Good Samaritan are aspects that unite the faithful of all religions. Finding answers to challenges and injustices.

Profits plummeted by 36% for the pandemic. Passenger volume at an all-time low. Two out of four terminals closed and construction of a fifth postponed. Reduced losses thanks to “Jewel”, a futuristic shopping centre. Without the relaxation of flight restrictions, the sector will not recover.

The cardinal again addresses the ruling class, guilty of the political, economic, institutional and social crisis. He calls for a "breach" to emerge from the crisis without waiting for "deadlines" imposed from abroad. Politicians "not masters of the people, but servants". Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Beirut: no "mercy" for the victims of the explosions.

The Chaldean Patriarchate announced the reopening of churches in the capital, albeit with fewer allowed participants and with strict observance of health regulations. Since “we shall have to live with the coronavirus,” we must reopen “gradually,” said the auxiliary bishop. The months of closure saw “great solidarity” among people.

During a meeting before the succession, liberals and Islamic movements asked Sheikh Nawaf for electoral reforms and pardon for exiled dissidents. The goal of a relaxation in relations and the resumption of dialogue. Anti-corruption campaign and greater independence of the judiciary set as priorities.

Reports of at least 382 people arrested since 20 September. Dissident tycoon Mohamed Ali calls for new protests one year after the demonstrations in Cairo. Fr. Rafic: disinformation campaign. The Covid-19 pandemic has increased hardship, the government has invested in industry and construction.

A one-of-a-kind print series will feature the capital’s most important Christian places of worship, from drawing by the artist Saad Ghazi. A first set of 4,000 stamps has been printed and distributed to post offices. This initiative is part of a project to highlight Iraq’s Christian cultural heritage. For Bishop Warduni, this is “a positive gesture, a sign of good will.”