Judaism
Chabad is now Established in 50 States with Addition of New Full-Time Rabbi in South Dakota
The Chabad movement has now established itself in all 50 states. A Chabad House is soon to be established in South Dakota, the last state for…
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Over 300 Churches in US Offering Sanctuary from Immigration Authorities
New Sanctuary Movement garners more followers vowing to prevent immigrant deportations. The Philadelphia-headquartered New Sanctuary Movement has seen 300 churches spread all over the United States…
Catholicism
The Catholic App, Nicknamed ‘Sindr,’ Helps You Get to Confession
The Catholic App is a Holy Mass and confession finder. For Catholics who want to be free of their sins, Archbishop Leo Cushley of Edinburgh, Scotland,…
Christianity
Trump Announces Nomination of Billionaire Christian Philanthropist for Education Secretary
Besty DeVos, a conservative activist with strong connections in the Christian Reform community, will serve as Trump’s education secretary. Donald Trump has broken his personal trend…
Entertainment
Ginella Massa is Canada’s First Ever Hijabi News Anchor
Ginella Massa is the first Muslim reporter in a hijab to anchor a Canadian newscast. Ginella Massa made history in January 2015 when she became the…
Anglicanism
Keep the Bible Closer to the Heart with Nano Bible Jewelry
Give the gift of faith with the Nano Bible, a Bible so small it can be worn as jewelry. TowerJazz Semiconductor, an Israeli company, has developed…
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Most Churches Avoided Talking About the 2016 Presidential Election
A poll found the majority of churches did not discuss politics this election season. The 2016 presidential campaign may have dominated conversations in 2016, but if…
Islam
U.S. Justice Department Suing NJ Township for Denial of Mosque
A NJ township is being sued by the U.S. Justice Department after violating federal law by discriminating against the Islamic Society. Last March, World Religion News…
Islam
Mayor Bill de Blasio Will Sue Trump to Prevent Muslim Database
NYC Mayor pledges to sue Trump if his proposal for a Muslim registry comes into force. New York Mayor assured Muslims of complete protection against any…
Christianity
Iraq Church Rescued from ISIS Opens for the First Time in Two Years
A church rescued from ISIS in Iraq has been rededicated. The reopening of a church in northern Iraq after two years of control by ISIS heralds…
Atheism
Atheist Sues for the Right to Personalized ‘IM GOD’ License Plate
Atheist sues Kentucky after being denied ‘IM GOD’ license plate An atheist filed a lawsuit against the state of Kentucky after he was barred from using…
Entertainment
History Made as Muslim Woman Competes in Hijab for Miss Minnesota
Halima Aden, a Muslim woman, is challenging women’s beauty standards in America as a contestant for Miss Minnesota USA. A 19-year-old woman is the first to…
WRN Editorial Staff
Nov 28, 2016