In Muslim-majority Indonesia, Pope Francis warns against religious extremism
Pope Francis said the Catholic Church would increase its efforts toward inter-religious dialogue in hopes of helping tamp down extremism.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Pope visit to Jakarta: Signing three MoUs to strengthen human fraternity
Pope Francis arrived in Jakarta on Tuesday for a three-day visit to Indonesia, marking the beginning of the longest and most extensive tour ever undertaken by the head of the Catholic Church.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Pope in 2013 signed resignation letter in case of bad health
Francis has often said he would resign if health impaired him from running the 1.3 billion-member Roman Catholic Church.
Sun Dec 18 2022
Gunmen kill eight, kidnap 38 in Nigeria church attacks - Church officials
The attack occurred during the morning service of a Catholic and Baptist church.
Tue Jun 21 2022
Death toll rises to 40 in church attack in Nigeria
Sixty-one others wounded in the brutal attack are being treated in local hospitals
Thu Jun 09 2022
Malaysia condemns church attack in Ondo State, Nigeria
Malaysia strongly condemns the armed attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Ondo State, Nigeria on Monday which resulted in at least 50 fatalities.
Tue Jun 07 2022
Nigeria church attack killed 22 and injured 50 - Official
Unknown assailants attacked the congregation with guns and explosives during Pentecost Sunday mass.
Tue Jun 07 2022
"This is the moment of shame," pope says about France abuse report
Pope Francis was saddened and ashamed by the Catholic Church's inability to deal with sexual abuse of children in France.
Thu Oct 07 2021
'We are all the same' - Barcelona church opens doors to Ramadan dinners
A Catholic church in Barcelona has offered up its open-air cloisters for Muslims to eat and pray together.
Mon May 03 2021
Suspected bomb blast at Indonesia church causes casualties
A suspected bomb blast rocked a Catholic church in the Indonesian city of Makassar on Sunday and caused some casualties.
Sun Mar 28 2021
And now, a reading from an email according to St. Paul
Pope Francis said the world owes a debt of gratitude to journalists, camera operators, photographers who often risk their lives.
Sun Jan 24 2021
Francis becomes first pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis became the first pontiff to endorse same-sex civil unions in comments for a documentary that premiered Wednesday.
Thu Oct 22 2020
Teen one step from becoming first millennial saint
A British-born Italian teenager who dedicated his short life to spreading the faith online and helping the poor will be beatified by the Catholic Church Saturday.
Sat Oct 10 2020
Sixteen hurt in Christmas eve blast at Catholic church in Philippines
Security forces across Southeast Asia are on alert ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Sun Dec 25 2016
Christians should apologise to gay people: Pope Francis
The pope was asked if he agreed with comments by German Cardinal Reinhard Marx that the Church needed to say sorry for the way it has treated the gay community.
Mon Jun 27 2016
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024