NEWS OF THE WEEK
A broad range of Christian leaders gathered in Washington to discuss ways to encourage more civil dialogue. They said they were concerned by the excessive politicization of Washington and a climate some described as toxic. During the two-day summit, the … More
This week, fifty days after Easter, Sunday (May 19) is Pentecost for Western Christians, when they celebrate God’s gift of the Holy Spirit to the Church. According to the New Testament, the Holy Spirit came to Jesus’ followers in the … More
As the Senate Judiciary Committee began debate on immigration legislation this week, many religious groups intensified their ongoing calls for comprehensive reform. Evangelical leaders, who have lobbied for new immigration policy, launched a prayer campaign urging Congress to pass a … More
The US Catholic bishops are ramping up their opposition to same-sex marriage, as the number of states recognizing it continues to grow. Delaware this week became the 11th state to legalize same-sex marriage. In a new church bulletin insert that … More
The Dalai Lama began a six-city US tour by strongly condemning inter-religious violence. He specifically included the recent conflict between Buddhists and Muslims in Myanmar. Speaking at the University of Maryland, the Tibetan Buddhist leader said such fighting, like that … More
There were several new outbreaks of interfaith violence around the world this week. In Nigeria, at least 10 people died in an attack on a church and a nearby market, the latest in a long series of attacks by Islamist … More
Rising attacks against Christians in Egypt was a major topic of discussion as Coptic Pope Tawadros II met with Roman Catholic Pope Francis at the Vatican Friday. It was the first time in 40 years that a Coptic pope has … More
Delegates to the World Jewish Congress meeting in Hungary this week raised concerns about the rapid rise of anti-Semitism in many parts of Europe. They called on European governments to crackdown against far-right, neo-Nazi parties that promote anti-Jewish rhetoric.
The Jewish holiday of Shavuot begins at sundown on Tuesday, May 14. Shavuot commemorates the giving of the Torah to Moses on Mount Sinai. Some Jews gather in synagogues and homes to study the Torah all night long. The holiday … More
Prominent evangelical philosopher Dallas Willard died this week, just days after revealing he had been diagnosed with cancer. He was 77. The longtime University of Southern California professor wrote several books on Christian thought and formation, including his best-selling, “The … More
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