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July 13, 2017

20 years on, Harry Potter still captivates fans, cultivating theological debates

A woman displays the last of a series of seven Harry Potter books by British author J.K. Rowling titled "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," in 2007 in Bangkok. June 26 was a day to remember for Harry Potter fans old and new as it marked 20 years since the iconic "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was first published.

WASHINGTON – Two decades since the publication of its first book, the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling continues to draw countless readers into its pages, gaining ground among some faithful initially put off by the much-debated themes of magic and witchcraft.

Published in Book News
November 2, 2016

Most organ trafficking in Mozambique due to witchcraft, nun says

A view of one to the residential areas in the refugee camp in Mwanza, Malawi, Feb. 8. Many of the organ harvesting that occurs in Mozambique targets refugees.

VATICAN CITY – Mozambique is plagued by trafficking in human organs and witchcraft is to blame, said a religious sister working in the country.

Published in International
September 15, 2015

Church beatifies South African teacher killed for resisting witchcraft

Blessed Benedict Daswa is the first person from the southern African region to undergo beatification.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - South African Benedict Daswa, who was bludgeoned to death 25 years ago for resisting witchcraft, now has the title of blessed.

Published in Vatican