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Swiss court: Parents must turn over documents to allow sex change of teen daughter
The parents have been embroiled in legal battles with Swiss government bodies for about three years to prevent officials from... Read more
Shamanic ritual at World Economic Forum: ‘What spirit rules in Davos?’ priest asks
As part of a WEF plenary session on Wednesday, Chieftess Putanny Yawanawá of the Amazonian Yawanawá tribe performed a shamanic... Read more
Thousands of ‘Star Singers’ continue tradition of bringing Christ’s blessings for new year
Every year in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, thousands of children go from door to door dressed as the three Wise... Read more
Oldest monastery in the West was built on the spot of St. Maurice’s martyrdom
The Abbey of Saint-Maurice in Switzerland is the oldest monastery in the West to have remained in continuous operation since... Read more
Swiss bishop reprimands clergy after viral video of woman ‘concelebrating’ Mass
The laywoman stood at the altar in ordinary dress, with two priests beside her. She extended her arms and pronounced... Read more
Vatican investigating Swiss bishops’ handling of sex abuse cases
The primary purpose of the investigation is “the accusations of covering up cases of abuse,” the Swiss Bishops’ Conference announced. Read more
Swiss bishop resigns at age 59 due to ‘inner fatigue’
“I tell you this with an open heart: I can no longer imagine being in the position I have tried... Read more
Swiss bishops' Synod report: Catholic Church denies equality to women and excludes LGBT people
The Swiss Bishops' Conference's report from the Synod says the Catholic Church was seen as suffering from clericalism as well... Read more
Catholic priests criticize new code of conduct in Swiss diocese as ‘attempt to implant LGBT ideology’
Chur Bishop Joseph Bonnemain said the code would be ‘binding for all leaders and employees.’ Read more
First Mass since Reformation celebrated at Swiss cathedral
The last Mass at St. Pierre Cathedral was in 1535. Read more
Ukraine war: Metropolitan Hilarion suspended from post at Swiss university
Metropolitan Hilarion is one of the most prominent figures in the Russian Orthodox Church. Read more
Switzerland’s Catholic Church approves independent abuse study
The project will begin in March 2022. Read more
Benedict XVI marks 10th anniversary of Orthodox leader’s death
Metropolitan Damaskinos wrote numerous works on ecumenism. Read more
Swiss voters back same-sex marriage
Around 64% of voters approved the measure. Read more
Swiss Catholic bishop appoints lay people in place of episcopal vicars
Bishop Charles Morerod has chosen two lay people and a deacon as his “lay representatives.” Read more
Swiss campaigners secure same-sex marriage referendum
More than 61,000 signatures were collected in favor of giving Switzerland’s 8.5 million population a final say on the law. Read more
Catholic bishop defends giving Communion to Protestant representatives at installation Mass
A Catholic bishop in Switzerland has defended giving Holy Communion to two Protestant church representatives and a Protestant politician at... Read more
Swiss voters narrowly back ban on burqa, niqab as religious leaders voice concern
Swiss voters have narrowly approved a proposal to religious facial coverings in public nationwide. Though the move will affect a... Read more
Pope Francis asks new bishop of divided Swiss diocese to serve for at least five years
Pope Francis has asked the new bishop of a divided Swiss diocese to remain in the post for at least... Read more
Pope Francis ends deadlock over new bishop for Swiss diocese
Pope Francis on Monday ended the deadlock over the appointment of a new bishop in a historic Swiss diocese that... Read more
