NEWS OF THE WEEK
Muslim, Christian, and Jewish leaders also were among those denouncing this week’s deadly attack on a shopping mall in Kenya. Leaders of the extremist group al-Shabab said they wanted to target non-Muslims in their operation and so tried to separate … More
There was renewed concern about the surge of sectarian violence in Iraq between Sunnis and Shiites. Dozens of people were killed in multiple suicide bomb blasts this week, including one at a Shiite funeral. According to human rights groups, more … More
This week (September 26) Iranian-American pastor Saeed Abedini marks one year in prison in Iran. Abedini was arrested after he traveled there to help establish orphanages and a network of house churches. He was convicted of undermining Iran’s security and … More
President Obama attended the UN General Assembly and pledged ongoing U.S. support for human rights and democracy around the world. He cited a list of challenges facing the international community and noted the US is criticized for getting involved with … More
A Sikh professor at Columbia University who was beaten up last week says it’s more important that the perpetrators are “taught rather than caught.” A group of teens assaulted Dr. Prabhjot Singh, calling him “Osama” and “terrorist.” The interfaith community … More
Pope Emeritus Benedict has been living quietly inside Vatican City, but this week he had a rare public statement. A newspaper published Benedict’s response to criticism from a prominent atheist. The retired pope defended his record on clergy sex abuse, … More
Faith-based groups are among those mobilizing to help victims of the massive flooding in Colorado. As flood waters began to recede this week, the magnitude of the devastation started coming into focus, although many areas are still inaccessible. State officials … More
In the wake of this week’s mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard, faith leaders called for prayers of consolation and healing. The tragedy also prompted some in the religious community to renew calls for stricter background checks before gun … More
According to new figures from the US Census Bureau, 15 percent of all Americans, including one in five children, lived in poverty last year—virtually no improvement from 2011. Many religious leaders warned the numbers will increase if Congress doesn’t protect … More
In the midst of the Jewish High Holiday season, more than 1,000 rabbis and cantors urged Congress to find a way through the impasse on comprehensive immigration reform. This week, Jews have been celebrating Sukkot, which marks their ancestors’ exodus … More
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