NEWS OF THE WEEK
The Southern Poverty Law Center this week released a report documenting a sharp rise in hate incidents in the immediate wake of the election. The main targets were Muslims, immigrants, and African Americans. The group called on the president-elect to … More
A diverse coalition of clergy is urging President Obama before he leaves office to issue pardons to nonviolent prisoners with low-level drug offenses and to undocumented immigrants. In addition, the group is calling on city officials around the nation to … More
More than 70 presidents of Catholic colleges and universities signed a statement supporting students who are part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA. The program was established through executive order by President Obama. It protects young … More
One year ago this month, world leaders gathered in Paris to sign an agreement pledging to curb global warming. This week, Pope Francis took them to task for not doing enough to follow through on it. Prominent scientists, including physicist … More
December 6 is St. Nicholas Day, which honors the early Christian saint who many believe was the inspiration for Santa Claus. On December 8 Buddhists observe Bodhi Day, commemorating the day Buddha found enlightenment, according to tradition, while sitting under … More
Donald Trump and Mike Pence began this Thanksgiving week by visiting a Presbyterian Church in New Jersey. Media members weren’t allowed inside. The two also continued interviewing candidates for administration posts. This week, some prominent religious groups raised new concerns. … More
This week (November 21), the Holocaust Memorial Museum condemned what it called hateful rhetoric at a white nationalist conference in Washington just a few blocks from the museum. The museum’s statement noted “the Holocaust did not begin with killings, it … More
A new report from the Christian anti-hunger group Bread for the World says conflicts, climate change, and corrupt governments are major factors in sustaining extreme poverty around the world. The report says by the year 2030, two-thirds of the world’s … More
The conflicts in Syria and Iraq continue to raise urgent humanitarian concerns. The UN said the number of Syrians living in besieged areas has now risen to one million. That’s double the number from a year ago. More hospitals in … More
At the Vatican, Pope Francis brought his special Year of Mercy to a close but said the Catholic Church must continue to focus on the poor and doing acts of kindness. He said he was extending mercy by formally giving … More
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