NEWS OF THE WEEK
One of the top leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—the Mormons—has acknowledged that there have been times when church leaders and members have made mistakes. President Dieter Uchtdorf told a gathering last week that some Mormon … More
There was a massive outpouring of grief in Jerusalem this week. More than half a million Israelis filled the streets to mourn the death of influential former Chief Sephardic Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, who died at the age of 93. Yosef … More
Hindus have two popular holidays celebrating the triumph of good over evil. First is the nine-day festival of Navaratri, which honors God in the form of universal mother, often known as Durga. Then Monday (October 14) is Dussehra, which marks … More
Religious groups were among those strongly condemning this week’s partial federal government shutdown. Thirty-three faith leaders wrote to Congress denouncing what they called the “political brinksmanship” that seems to be prevailing. They said democracy depends on a commitment to the … More
On Friday, October 4, which was the feast day of Saint Francis, Pope Francis traveled to Assisi, his namesake’s hometown. He met with young people, celebrated Mass, and visited several of the sites where the 13th-century Francis lived and worked. … More
New numbers this week about American Jewish identity: According to a wide-ranging survey by the Pew Research Center’s Religion and Public Policy Project, one-in five US Jews—22 percent—now describe themselves as having no religion. Sixty-two percent say being Jewish is … More
The United Nations Security Council this week expressed alarm at the “rapid deterioration” of the humanitarian situation in Syria. It urged the Assad regime and rebel groups to allow immediate access to aid. The council agreed on a non-binding statement … More
Hindus are celebrating Navaratri (October 5-13). The nine-day festival marks the triumph of good over evil and honors God in the popular form of universal mother, commonly referred to as Durga or Shakti.
As members of Congress debated measures to avoid a government shutdown, religious groups urged them to consider the impact of their policies on the poor and vulnerable. Several faith leaders said the government has an obligation to Americans who depend … More
There was widespread international condemnation this week of those responsible for a wave of religion-related violence. Faith groups around the world offered special prayers and condolences after a suicide bombing at the historic All Saints Anglican Church in Pakistan, which … More
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