In a statement published in February 12, 2024, the permanent synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church denounced “the influence of Western countries on homosexuality.” It also asked the government not to give in to their pressure, in order to “protect society.”
POPE FRANCIS TO CONFER NEW LAY MINISTRIES FOR FIRST TIME IN ST. PETER’S BASILICA
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will confer the ministries of catechist, lector, and acolyte upon lay men and
