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Biden ambassador pick a wealthy LGBT activist linked to ‘hostile takeover’ of religion

August 24, 2021

Denver Newsroom, Aug 23, 2021 / 03:00 am U.S. President Joe Biden’s choice for ambassador to Switzerland is Scott Miller, a leading figure at the LGBT advocacy patron The Gill Foundation. The foundation has funded groups that have split Christian denominations and threatened religious freedom in the U.S. Miller’s same-sex partner is Tim Gill, a

Swiss voters narrowly back ban on burqa, niqab as religious leaders voice concern

March 09, 2021

Over 51% of voters backed the measure in a March 7 vote. The ban on facial coverings in public places does not mention Islam directly but was presented as a burqa ban. It would also affect protesters who wear ski masks and bandanas. The ban exempts venues that are religious institutions, facial coverings used for health reasons and masks used for traditional Carnival celebrations.

Swiss bishop: no last rites for those seeking assisted suicide

December 08, 2016

The number of euthanasia deaths in Switzerland rose by a third last year

Swiss Christian nursing home must allow assisted suicide

October 26, 2016

A Christian nursing home in Switzerland must allow assisted suicide or lose its charitable status

Theresa May’s choice of holiday is a reassuring sign for Britain

August 12, 2016

Mountain holidays are biblically inspired and have been the refuge of several saints – not least St Pope John Paul II

Assisted suicides in Switzerland more than double in the last five years

March 09, 2016

The number of suicides have gone from 416 cases in 2011 to 1,004 last year

Swiss Church to set up counselling centre for Basel’s 3,000 prostitutes

November 20, 2015

Service was inspired by Pope Francis's call to go out to the marginalised

Pope to visit Rome’s Jewish community

November 17, 2015

Pope Francis will be the third pope to visit Rome's synagogue

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