Catholicism
McDonald’s Next to Vatican to Offer Free Meals to the Homeless
In the face of severe opposition by Vatican Cardinals, McDonald’s finds a way to get popular support. McDonald’s announced that it would be providing free meals…
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Islam
Sellers Ordered to Stop Selling Burqas in Morocco
Moroccan government aims at stepping up national security by banning the full veil; hijabs still allowed. The government of Morocco has taken its fight against Islamic…
Christianity
Franklin Graham Says God Helped Trump Win Election
Franklin Graham, an ally of Donald Trump, is expected to come back into the spotlight as “America’s Pastor” following Trump inauguration next week. “I think maybe…
Catholicism
Boston Catholic Archdiocese to Digitize Thousands of Genealogical Documents
Digitizing the records showing the Catholic Church’s evolution can also help some families trace their ancestry back to their European roots. Hundreds and thousands of Roman…
Issues
Women Win Landmark Case on Prayer at Western Wall
Israel High Court rules in favor of women’s prayer at Western Wall. Feminism in Israel scored a goal over sexist laws when a High Court gave…
Christianity
Obama Rejects Discrimination Against Muslim Americans and Urges Faith in Farewell Speech
Hope, faith and optimism were heard from Obama in his farewell speech Tuesday night. President Obama’s farewell speech in his hometown of Chicago was very touching…
Agnosticism
Religious Freedom According to Major World Religions
How different religious groups feel about religious freedom. January 16 is Religious Freedom Day, a day when we celebrate the right to practice religion freely, while…
Issues
Bomb Threats Reported at Multiple Jewish Centers Spread Throughout the U.S.
16 bomb threat calls were made to Jewish Community Centers across the U.S. Monday. Bomb threats had been reported on Monday at various Jewish Community Centers…
Christianity
Sessions Takes on Tough Questions at Senate Confirmation Hearing
Attorney General nominee Jeff Sessions addresses allegations at senate hearing. Alabama Senator, Jeff Sessions, who has been elected as the future attorney general by President-Elect, Donald…
Issues
Rising Attacks in France Make 5,000 Jews Migrate to Israel
The Jewish community in France is experiencing a mass exodus. According to a report published by The Jewish Agency for Israel, around 5,000 Jews from France…
Christianity
Menorah and Cross Engravings from the Time of Jesus Discovered
Hikers find 2,100-year-old etched cross and menorah symbols in Judean foothills Right after the New Year celebration, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced the discovery of…
Baptist
Lesbian Couple Will Lead Baptist Church in Washington D.C.
A baptist church in Washington D.C. will be led by a lesbian couple, Maria Swearingen and Sally Sarratt, beginning in February. Maria Swearingen and Sally Sarratt…