NEWS OF THE WEEK
Italy was struck by another powerful earthquake last week. It was the third major earthquake to hit the country in the last two months and the strongest in 36 years. Although no deaths were reported, it destroyed several churches, including … More
Iraqi Christians celebrated the first mass in two years in Qaraqosh last week. The ancient Christian town in northern Iraq fell to ISIS in 2014 but was liberated as part of an ongoing effort to retake Mosul. The Syrian Catholic … More
French authorities have demolished a migrant camp in the northern port of Calais, and the last of those living there have now left. The camp once housed up to 10,000 migrants, mainly Afghans, Eritreans, and Sudanese. Many of those who … More
In North Dakota, protests over a proposed pipeline continue. Last week, tensions between protesters and law enforcement officials erupted. Protesters set fire to several vehicles and signs, and approximately 150 were arrested after officers used pepper spray and other tactics … More
Members of the Baha’i faith will celebrate the birth of their founder, Baha’u’llah, who was born on November 12, 1817. Sikhs celebrate the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Sahib, the founder of their religion (November 14).
In Jerusalem’s Old City, for the first time in centuries researchers got a look inside the tomb that many Christians believe was the burial place of Jesus. Renovations have been taking place at the ancient Church of the Holy Sepulchre, … More
In the last days of the presidential campaign, the candidates have been stepping up their faith-based outreach. This past week, Hillary Clinton visited a Baptist church in the battleground state of North Carolina. She was joined by mothers who have … More
A new poll from the Public Religion Research Institute finds sharp divides among likely religious voters. Sixty-six percent of white evangelicals say they’ll vote for Trump, compared to only 17 percent for Clinton. The others said they didn’t know or … More
The Al Smith dinner, held earlier this month, is not only a fund raiser for New York Catholic charities but an occasion for leading politicians to show off their good humor. But at this year’s gathering Donald Trump was so … More
The Catholic Church has clarified its instructions on cremation. In rules released this week, the church maintains its preference for burial over cremation. But it also says those who choose cremation should not scatter ashes “in the air, on land, … More
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