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Vital Health Services in Jeopardy Clinics worldwide are scrambling to secure alternative funding as President Donald Trump’s executive order halts U.S. foreign aid for 90 days. The sudden suspension, announced on January 20, includes a stop-work directive for all active U.S.-funded programs, with few exemptions. Organizations warn this move endangers millions reliant on life-saving medical
Calvin Robinson Loses Church Position After Backlash Right-wing British priest Calvin Robinson has been stripped of his church license following a backlash over a controversial gesture he made at a pro-Trump event in Washington, D.C. The Anglican Catholic Church (ACC) confirmed that Robinson “is no longer serving as a priest” after his appearance at the
New Book Highlights Irish Women’s Role in the Resistance A recently published book, The Irish in the Resistance: The Untold Stories of the Ordinary Heroes Who Resisted Hitler, sheds light on the overlooked contributions of Irish nuns in the anti-fascist resistance during World War II. Co-authored by Clodagh Finn and John Morgan, the book explores
Protesters Unite Against President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Policies In December, protests erupted across South Korea following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s controversial declaration of martial law. Citizens accused Yoon of abusing power, leading to his impeachment by the National Assembly on December 14. Tens of thousands gathered in Seoul, with demonstrators spanning generations, political ideologies, and
Unique Ritual Site Found in the City of David Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) have uncovered a ritual site dating back to the First Temple Period on the eastern slope of the City of David. The structure includes eight rock-hewn rooms with features such as a standing stone (matzeva), an olive oil press,
Concerns Over U.S. Democratic Institutions In a confidential briefing, Germany’s ambassador to the U.S., Andreas Michaelis, warned that a second Trump administration could undermine U.S. democratic institutions. The document, dated January 14 and seen by Reuters, outlined fears of “maximum disruption” to the U.S. constitutional order. Michaelis alleged that Donald Trump’s agenda would centralize power
Historic Cease-Fire Reached After 15-Month War On January 15, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani announced a cease-fire agreement between Hamas and Israel. Mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, the deal aims to end 15 months of war in Gaza. The conflict has caused tens of thousands of deaths and
Fadi, a Gazan Christian, navigates life under the constant shadow of surveillance drones and shelling. Once a resident of a now-destroyed apartment, he endures long walks to work due to exorbitant fuel prices. The streets remain perilous, with robberies adding to the ever-present fear of missile strikes. Like many others, Fadi laments the loss of
Yeomin Yun, a nursing sophomore from Thailand, represents Calvin University’s efforts to attract international students. Calvin’s competitive financial aid packages and active engagement with international students convinced Yun to travel 8,000 miles to Grand Rapids, Michigan. She found an affordable and welcoming community at the private Christian university. International Enrollment as a Growth Strategy With
The Episcopal Church has officially divested from all fossil fuel investments, completing a decade-long transition to environmentally focused financial practices. This landmark announcement on December 11 aligns with the church’s mission to promote creation care and social responsibility. This shift was driven by Resolution A129, adopted during the 81st General Convention in June 2023, which
Christian communities in Mexico are facing unprecedented levels of violence, a new report reveals. Religious leaders and believers alike are grappling with threats, extortion, and targeted killings, as documented by the Catholic Multimedia Centre (CCM). Clergy Killings and Church Attacks Between 2018 and 2024, nearly 900 Catholic ministry members were extorted or threatened, according to
Originally published in The Conversation Jorge Mario Bergoglio was 17 years old when he first received his vocation to become a priest. It happened on Sept. 21, 1953 – the beginning of spring in Buenos Aires – during a spontaneous visit to the confessional, or what Catholics call the sacrament of reconciliation . This spiritual
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