The BNP-led alliance secured 212 of the 300 parliamentary seats, while a right-wing Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance won 77 seats in the Feb. 12 elections.
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About 40,000 devotees gathered at Panjora village, in St. Nicholas of Tolentino Church in Gazipur district, despite fears of attacks on minorities, including Christians.
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Pope Leo spoke to members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See in the Vatican Apostolic Palace Jan. 9.
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“Those who could not go to Rome for the pilgrimage have at least come here and expressed their desire” to celebrate the special jubilee time, said the pastor.
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Dialogue, joint aid show world religion is force for good, pope says
by Cindy Woodenby Cindy WoodenThe theme for the interreligious meeting in Dhaka, Bangladesh, was “Promoting a Culture of Harmony between Brothers and Sisters.”
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The encyclical “Evangelium Vitae” was published 30 years ago this week, so it seems fitting that many of our stories looked at the sanctity of human life and our culture …
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MALMÖ, Sweden (OSV News) — A new report by Open Doors International said that more than 380 million Christians faced persecution and discrimination in 2024, an increase of 15 million …
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California wildfires, the SEEK25 conference and the appointment of the new archbishop of Washington are among top headlines at OSV News this week — listen to more stories in our …
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DHAKA, Bangladesh (OSV News) — Talitha Kum Bangladesh is empowering religious sisters and youth communities in the South Asian country to fight against human trafficking, child marriage and forced marriage …
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Ever wonder why there is a worldwide feast for the Lateran Basilica in Rome? Every year on Nov. 9, the church celebrates the dedication of the Archbasilica of St. John …
