NEWS OF THE WEEK
Religious groups around the world joined in mourning for the victims of downed Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 as their remains were transported from Ukraine to the Netherlands. Churches across the Netherlands held memorial services. Many faith leaders also urged prayers … More
Meriam Ibrahim, the Sudanese woman who was sentenced to death for refusing to renounce her Christian faith was finally able to leave Sudan this week. She arrived in Rome with her family. An international outcry had led to Ibrahim’s release … More
President Obama signed an executive order that bans federal contractors from firing employees because they are gay or transgendered. The order did not include a new exemption for religious groups that receive federal funds. Some, including the U.S. Conference of … More
More outrage over lethal injections this week after an Arizona inmate took nearly two hours to die: Witnesses said convicted murderer Joseph Wood gasped for breath hundreds of times before being pronounced dead. His lawyers had unsuccessfully sought to delay … More
Congress and the Obama administration continued debating ways to address the migrant crisis along the US southern border, and especially how to deal with more than 50,000 unaccompanied minors awaiting processing. Faith-based groups are also trying to help, but that’s … More
This coming week (July 29) brings one of the most important holidays for Muslims: Eid-al-Fitr, which celebrates the end of the month-long Ramadan fasting.
As Israel launched its ground offensive in Gaza, religious groups continued to raise concerns and special prayers about the crisis. Some people of faith protested Israel’s campaign in Gaza, highlighting the large numbers of civilians who have been killed. Jewish … More
The complex interfaith sensitivities provoked by the crisis were evident at the White House this week. President Obama hosted Islamic leaders and Muslim diplomats for a dinner to break their Ramadan fast. He pledged to work for peace, but then … More
As thousands of migrant children continue flooding across the US border, Christian, Jewish and Muslims groups have designated this an Interfaith Weekend of Compassion and Prayer. Religious groups have been providing some aid to care for the children. They’ve also … More
Pope Francis caused a stir when he was quoted in an Italian newspaper as saying that two percent of all Catholic priests are pedophiles. Francis said the figure may even include bishops and cardinals. That would come out to about … More
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