NEWS OF THE WEEK
Faith-based groups are among those mobilizing to assist victims of the catastrophic flooding in South Carolina. Disaster relief teams are on site, assessing the damage as floodwaters recede. Several religious groups are seeking donations for recovery efforts. There are also … More
Mosques across the country have been preparing for a series of anti-Muslim protests this weekend. A social media campaign called the Global Rally for Humanity called for protests against every mosque because it says “humanity is attacked daily by radical … More
California has become the fifth state in the nation to approve assisted suicide by terminally ill patients. Governor Jerry Brown signed the measure that will allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication if two physicians agree the patient is mentally competent … More
A new count by the Associated Press suggests that Saudi Arabia has dramatically under-reported the number of people who died during a stampede at the hajj last month. According to AP, at least 1,453 pilgrims were killed, which would make … More
This coming week (October 13) Hindus begin observing one of their most popular holidays, the nine-night festival of Navratri, which is devoted to the goddess Durga and her various manifestations. It’s a time of special prayers, fasting—and parties.
During his general audience at the Vatican Wednesday (September 30), Pope Francis reflected on last week’s busy visit to Cuba and the US, calling it “a sign of hope and building new bridges.” But by mid-week, a new controversy about … More
There were prayer vigils and mourning across the country after yet another mass shooting, this one at the campus of Umpqua Community College in Oregon. Several witnesses said the shooter asked people to state their religion and then targeted Christians. … More
A high-profile death row prisoner in Oklahoma received a last-minute reprieve on Wednesday (September 30). Governor Mary Fallin issued a stay of execution for Richard Glossip after there was confusion about the lethal drugs that would be used. A new … More
Pope Francis also joined thousands in the religious community who had appealed on behalf of Kelly Gissendaner. She was executed in Georgia Wednesday (September 30). Many supporters held a prayer vigil outside the prison as the execution took place. Gissendaner … More
Republican presidential candidates are continuing efforts to recruit conservative evangelical voters. Many of the GOP hopefuls spoke at last weekend’s annual Values Voter Summit (September 25-27) in Washington. For the third year in a row, Texas Senator Ted Cruz won … More
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