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Ongoing Legal Battle Over Religious Beliefs and School Policy Irish teacher Enoch Burke’s imprisonment continues into Christmas, as a High Court judge ruled last week that he must remain jailed until he acknowledges his contempt of court. Burke has refused to comply with multiple court orders barring him from the grounds of Wilson’s Hospital School,
New video footage has surfaced, allegedly showing FARC dissidents transporting and interrogating eight Christian leaders shortly before executing them and burying them in a mass grave in Colombia. The footage, recovered from a captured guerrilla’s phone, adds new evidence in a case that has drawn national and international attention due to concerns over religious freedom
Emotional Repatriation of Cultural Artifacts More than 60 Indigenous cultural artifacts, including a rare Inuvialuit sealskin kayak, have returned to Canada after over 100 years in the Vatican’s possession. The repatriation marks a historic and emotional moment for many Indigenous communities across Canada. These artifacts, considered cultural ancestors by Indigenous peoples, were received by Indigenous
In Lebanon’s largest prison, two unlikely allies—Aya Yamout and Father Marwan Ghanem—are reshaping how extremist inmates are rehabilitated. Both work to reduce radicalization in Block B of Roumieh prison, a notorious wing housing jihadist militants. But while their methods differ, their shared focus is on human dignity, not ideology. Aya Yamout’s Secular Approach to Deradicalization
Harsh Monitoring Undermines Official Religious Freedom Religious persecution in Laos, especially against Christians, continues to escalate despite constitutional guarantees of religious freedom. Christians, who make up just 1.7% of the population, face increasing restrictions under the Communist government. Although the constitution allows citizens to practice religion, authorities tightly monitor all religious activities. Churches must report
Israel’s decision to reopen Rafah could ease Gaza’s humanitarian crisis Israel has announced it will reopen the Rafah border crossing, potentially allowing thousands of Palestinians to exit Gaza in the coming days. This move could significantly improve access to medical care for over 16,500 sick and wounded residents, according to the World Health Organization. Gaza’s
Church school raises concerns over supernatural themes A Church of England primary school in Poole, Dorset, has urged parents to discourage children from singing songs from KPop Demon Hunters, citing a conflict with Christian values. Lilliput Church of England Infant School shared concerns in a message to families, highlighting that the film’s references to demons
Every Wednesday, David Mulanda sprints from his teaching job to a church in Kakamega County. There, 25 teenagers wait to rehearse choreographed gospel dances. For Mulanda, this is more than just an after-school activity—it’s part of a broader effort to prevent youth radicalization in Kenya. With rising concerns over extremist recruitment, churches are turning to
Episcopal Diocese Donates $1 Million for Gaza Child Medical Aid The Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey has pledged $1 million from a longstanding, underused fund to support Gaza child medical aid, targeting children and adolescents suffering the devastating effects of war. The donation, announced by Bishop Sally French on November 21, comes from the Jane
At the Chapelle de Fuveau Church of Christ in Marseille, France, language differences are no barrier to worship. The small congregation, located in France’s second-largest city, draws believers from around the world. Among them was Melanie van der Vorst, a Dutch social worker who visited the church while supporting a client in nearby Mollans-sur-Ouvèze. Despite
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence in education and online platforms demands urgent action to protect young people, according to Pope Leo XIV. Speaking at a Vatican-hosted conference on November 13, the pope emphasized the need for stronger AI safeguards for children, including updated laws, parental engagement, and ethical development of technology. Children Are Vulnerable
Russian courts have prohibited at least 10 unregistered Baptist congregations from gathering without state approval, according to Forum 18, a Norway-based human rights group. The banned congregations are part of the Council of Churches Baptist, which has long rejected government registration. Most of the lawsuits—six in total—originated in the Krasnodar Region in southern Russia. Longstanding
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