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The Belgian Catholic Church has unveiled its new annual report on sexual abuse within the church, to coincide with the United Nations World Day for Prevention and Healing of Sexual Exploitation, A
The Pope has announced that he will initiate the beatification process of Belgium's late King Baudouin upon his return to Rome, after a visit to Belgium marked by sharp criticism regarding handlin
Preparations for the Pope’s visit to Belgium, which is considered an official state visit, are still under way despite cancellations of his recent engagements due to a mild case of the flu.
Brussels' Labour Court has dismissed a legal claim brought by the Centre d'action Laïque regarding the wearing of religious symbols by staff of the city's public transport operator Stib, upholding
In a draft text submitted to the various dioceses, Belgian bishops are calling for the position of deacon - currently reserved for men - to be opened up to women, along with an end to compulsory c
Anderlecht town council has voted in favour of a motion to allow municipal staff to wear clothing or symbols that indicate their religion, with one key exception.
Belgium’s four main sites for Christian pilgrimage attracted some 1.27 million visits in 2022, an increase over the dwindling numbers seen during the coronavirus pandemic.
Belgium has officially recognised Buddhism as a "philosophy of life", affording it all the privileges and protections of the seven other philosophies or religious practices in the country.
Belgium’s justice minister Vincent Van Quickenborne has revoked recognition of the Muslim Executive, citing a “lack of transparency” regarding the group's operations.
