NEWS OF THE WEEK
There was more violence in the Central African Republic this week, leaving over 100 people dead. Nearly 400,000 civilians have been displaced from their homes due to fighting between Christians and Muslims since a predominantly Muslim coalition of rebels seized … More
The Christmas shopping season officially kicked off with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but this week, many nonprofit groups also urged Americans to make charitable contributions as part of Giving Tuesday. Meanwhile, a new study has found that almost three-quarters … More
Televangelist Paul Crouch died last week, at the age of 79. Crouch was the founder of the Trinity Broadcasting Network or TBN. He turned it into the largest religious broadcasting company in the country and a global empire, allowing him … More
For Christians, this weekend brings the second Sunday of Advent (December 8), the season leading up to Christmas. Buddhists around the world observe Bodhi Day, the festival commemorating the day the Buddha found enlightenment. And thousands of Latino Catholics will … More
A controversial religious rights question is headed to the Supreme Court. The justices this week agreed to hear arguments on whether businesses may be exempt on religious grounds from covering birth control in their employees’ insurance plans. The US Catholic … More
A federal judge in Wisconsin has struck down a longstanding law that gives clergy tax-free housing allowances. The judge said such an exemption is unconstitutional because it provides an unfair benefit to religious people and no one else. The case … More
The Christian group Bread for the World released its annual report this week urging new steps to end hunger in America by 2030. The group’s leaders sharply criticized efforts in Congress to cut funding for government nutrition programs, formerly food … More
It’s been a busy week at the Vatican. Pope Francis released a mission statement for the church titled “The Joy of the Gospel,” saying the church should take a joyful, invitational posture toward the world. “I prefer a church which … More
There was mixed reaction in the religious community over the interim nuclear agreement between Iran and other nations, including the US. Some in the Jewish community criticized the deal, saying it could place Israel in greater danger. But other Jewish … More
Humanitarian efforts continue in the Philippines three weeks after the deadly typhoon. Some four million people are trying to find suitable housing, and health officials are worried about the spread of several diseases. Amid all the suffering, this week Catholics … More
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