NEWS OF THE WEEK
In a significant move, top leaders of the worldwide Anglican Communion this week sanctioned the Episcopal Church for its recent actions in support of same-sex marriage. The Communion is a body of 38 regional jurisdictions including the US-based Episcopal Church … More
The Syrian government and insurgent groups granted permission for more humanitarian aid to enter the country after widespread reports of starvation and malnutrition. The town of Madaya, controlled by rebels and encircled by pro-government forces, has been particularly hard hit. … More
Amid growing anti-immigrant sentiment in many parts of the world, Pope Francis this week called for “bold and creative” new solutions. In a speech to the Vatican diplomatic corps, he said humanity must not let security fears override respect for … More
On Sunday (January 17), Pope Francis is scheduled to visit Rome’s historic Great Synagogue. He will be the third pope to do so. In 1986, Saint John Paul II became the first modern pope to visit a synagogue. Benedict XVI … More
Jewish immigration to Israel from Western Europe reached an all-time high last year. According to the nonprofit group the Jewish Agency, in 2015 close to 10,000 Western European Jews immigrated to Israel. The vast majority came from France as a … More
One of the largest Protestant denominations in the United States placed five Israeli banks on a list of companies that it will not invest in because of human rights violations. The pension board of the United Methodist Church said it … More
Christians were in more danger in 2015 than at any other time in modern history, according to the nonprofit Open Doors USA, which tracks Christian persecution around the world. At a press conference, leaders said 2,400 churches were destroyed or … More
This Monday (January 18) the nation marks Martin Luther King Jr Day. Watch our story this week on the women’s a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock. They recently released a music video tribute to MLK.
Religious groups were among those applauding President Obama’s announcement this week of new measures to curb gun violence. Many faith leaders attended the White House meeting where an emotional president said his administration would enforce laws that require all gun … More
Mormon leaders condemned the armed occupation of a remote federal wildlife refuge in Oregon. Occupiers said they took over the land in protest of the federal government and its land policies and administration. Calling themselves Citizens for Constitutional Freedom, leaders … More
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