NEWS OF THE WEEK
The global refugee crisis took yet another tragic turn this week. United Nations officials say as many as 500 migrants trying to reach Europe may have drowned in the Mediterranean Sea. Survivors said their ship sank after human traffickers tried … More
Pope Francis issued an apology to refugees for what he called “the closure and indifference of our societies.” He has repeatedly urged nations and churches to take in migrants and refugees. Last week (April 16) he followed his own advice, … More
Last weekend’s massive earthquake in Ecuador has killed more than 500 people and injured more than 2,500. Pope Francis said his prayers are with the victims of the tragedy. Meanwhile, US faith-based humanitarian relief agencies are on the ground. World … More
Hundreds of immigration advocates, many from religious groups, marched outside the Supreme Court Monday (April 18) as the justices heard a challenge to President Obama’s plan that would shield millions of undocumented immigrants from deportation. The suit objecting to the … More
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant has signed into law what’s called the Church Protection Act. The legislation allows places of worship to designate certain members to carry guns into church buildings and gives them legal protections. It also allows people to … More
Jordan’s prime minister has called off a plan to install surveillance cameras at Jerusalem’s Temple Mount. The plan, brokered by US Secretary of State John Kerry, was meant to ease tensions after clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli security forces. … More
Jews have begun the eight-day observance of Passover (April 22-30), when they remember their ancestors’ exodus from Egypt. According to the biblical story, God commanded the Jews to leave Egypt before their bread had time to rise, so for Passover … More
Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the Orthodox spiritual leader, say they hope their unprecedented joint visit to Greece Saturday (April 16) is a sign of solidarity amid the escalating migrant crisis. The two top religious leaders also want their … More
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders surprised many political observers by interrupting his campaign in New York’s primary election next Tuesday (April 19) to attend a conference at the Vatican. Sanders was among dozens of speakers at a meeting organized by … More
The Islamic Society of North America and members of the interfaith Shoulder-to-Shoulder campaign urged the Democratic and Republican parties to take a strong stance against anti-Muslim bigotry. They asked the parties to add explicit language to their platforms at the … More
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