NEWS OF THE WEEK
Phyllis Tickle died this past week (September 22). She was a brilliant and enthusiastic lecturer and writer about American religious life who saw in the decline of church membership what she labelled an “emerging” church. She herself prayed every few … More
Pope Francis says he holds “great hope” for his upcoming visit to the U.S. He asked Catholics around the world to join him in prayer. Francis arrives here Tuesday (September 22) after spending three days in Cuba. Hundreds of thousands … More
In Europe, Hungarian police clashed with migrants and refugees. The police used tear gas and water cannons to keep the migrants from entering Hungary from Serbia. Hungary has erected a metal fence along its border with Serbia, claiming the migrants … More
Immigration was one of the main issues as the Republican presidential candidates met for their second debate. Outside, protesters denounced recent anti-immigrant statements by frontrunner Donald Trump. Several religious leaders have also raised concerns about Trump’s rhetoric on the issue.
In Lynchburg, Virginia, Senator Bernie Sanders spoke at the conservative evangelical Liberty University. Sanders acknowledged disagreements between him and evangelicals on abortion and gay marriage. But he said other moral issues deserve attention, too, including poverty. Sanders said he was … More
In Washington, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton spoke at Foundry United Methodist Church to mark the church’s 200th anniversary. The Clinton family attended Foundry during Bill Clinton’s presidency. Hillary Clinton said she was a Methodist “by birth and by choice.” She … More
Faith groups were among those expressing support for 14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed of Irving, Texas. The high schooler was handcuffed and arrested after his teacher mistook a clock he had made for a bomb. The school has drawn criticism with many … More
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has called top leaders of the worldwide Anglican Communion to a January meeting to discuss loosening ties between the Communion’s regional churches. In recent years, the 80-million-member Communion has been wracked with tensions. Conservative Anglican … More
Everett Parker died this past week. He was a United Church of Christ minister who fought long and successfully for the rights of everyone, especially minorities, to have access to broadcast airwaves. He was 102 years old.
Jews around the world continue observing the holiest time of their year, which began with Rosh Hashanah, the New Year. The High Holy Days conclude Wednesday (September 23 ) with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. And an estimated 2 million … More
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