Buddhists Archives

A new solution for America’s empty churches: A change of faith

Jan 5, 2020

THE CONVERSATION Over the past few decades, vacant and underutilized churches have become a familiar sight in American cities. In some cases, a congregation or a religious governing body – say, a Catholic diocese – will sell the church to developers, who then turn them into apartments, offices, art galleries,

By Ashima Krishna

Thai woman calls Pope “Superman” for helping people

Nov 21, 2019

During a visit to the St. Louis Hospital, the largest Catholic healthcare facility in Thailand, Pope Francis said that those who suffer an illness are allowed to cry out in pain, as Christ himself did, while at the same time praying for the comforting and helping hand that reveals the presence of God who is always there.

By Inés San Martín

Sri Lanka attacks could reverse political sea change linked to pope
- Apr 30, 2019
It seems trivial – not to mention horrifically insensitive – to focus on something so squalid as the political fallout from Sri Lanka’s tragedy, but some observers believe it could benefit the fortunes of the country’s former strongman.

By John L. Allen Jr.
DiMarzio says ‘Laudato si’ to flower in Brooklyn with green housing
- Sep 15, 2018
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn on Wednesday told Pope Francis that his vision in ‘Laudato Si’ is flowering in America in green affordable housing projects.

By John L. Allen Jr.
Pope Francis meets with religious leaders in Yangon
- Nov 28, 2017
At a private meeting with religious leaders in Yangon, Pope Francis said that there’s an ongoing global trend to eliminate differences, through a “cultural colonization” that is “killing humanity.”

By Inés San Martín
Catholic archbishop leads interfaith service to mark anniversary of Gandhi’s birth
- Oct 3, 2017
Archbishop Leo Cornelio of Bhopal said the reason he organized an interfaith event marking the day of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth is because the “father of India” preached non-violence and constantly spoke about unity, peace and harmony in society. Incidents of harassment against Christians have increased over the past few months in India, with various Christians being detained or arrested for “attempted conversion,” and places of worship being vandalized.

By Nirmala Carvalho