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Ukrainian and allied officials have expressed criticism toward Pope Francis for his comments suggesting that Kyiv should negotiate an end to the war with Russia, interpreting it as a call for Ukraine to surrender. The Pope’s remarks, made in an interview with Swiss broadcaster RSI, mentioned “the courage of the white
In Assam, a state in India, a proposed bill could criminalize the act of praying for the sick with the intent of conversion, reflecting a broader trend of increasing regulations on religious practices. This legislation is part of a series of measures across several Indian states aimed at curtailing religious
The Coptic Orthodox Church has suspended ecumenical dialogue with the Catholic Church due to disagreements over the latter’s stance on homosexuality. This decision, revealed by Coptic Orthodox spokesman Father Moussa Ibrahim, reflects the Church’s adherence to traditional Christian teachings on sexual morality, emphasizing that freedoms must not contravene divine laws.
The city of Baltimore agreed to pay $275,000 in legal fees after a federal court ruling favored a far-right Catholic group, St. Michael’s Media. The dispute arose when Baltimore officials attempted to block the group’s 2021 rally, citing concerns over hate speech. The court’s decision emphasized the protection of free
The U.S. Department of Justice has concluded its investigation into the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee’s handling of sexual abuse, with no further action anticipated. This decision comes after a year-and-a-half-long probe into the committee and other denominational entities. Despite the end of this investigation, efforts to reform and address
Sixteen Republican attorneys general, led by Iowa’s Brenna Bird, have threatened legal action against YouTube and Google for a label on pro-life videos they deem misleading. This label, they argue, inaccurately represents the nature of chemical abortions by suggesting healthcare professionals perform them, whereas these procedures often occur at home
This story was originally published by Religion Unplugged. NEW YORK — Restrictions on religion by government officials across the world reached a new peak in 2021, a new Pew Research Center report released on Tuesday revealed. Pew’s latest analysis of such restrictions — taking into account new laws and policies
After the largest wildfire in state history ravaged parts of Texas and Oklahoma, churches in the affected areas are stepping in to aid the recovery efforts. The Smokehouse Creek Fire, which began on February 26, 2024, and quickly became the largest wildfire in state history, burned more than 1 million
Pastor Charlie Dates, in a passionate address, rebuked white evangelical leaders for their critique of Martin Luther King Jr.’s theology, advocating for a more nuanced appreciation of King’s faith and its impact on his civil rights activism. Dates pointed out the contradiction in celebrating King’s achievements for racial equality while
Liberty University has agreed to pay a record $14 million fine for Clery Act violations, as the U.S. Department of Education reported. These violations include creating a culture of fear for sexual assault victims, failing to maintain accurate crime data, and demonstrating impaired administrative capability extending to campus police. Liberty
Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, emphasized that it is a “grave sin” for Catholics to support musicians who donate their proceeds to support abortion. He highlighted the importance of being aware of where one’s money goes, especially supporting life-affirming causes versus those contributing to the culture of death. This
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has made permanent a policy that provides abortions to service members in cases of rape, incest, or when the life or health of the mother is at risk, even in states where abortion is illegal. This rule, initially temporary, has been formalized in
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