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Pope Francis Blesses Irish TV Film, ‘Faith of Our Fathers’
Pope Francis has endorsed a film that depicts the tale of a Catholic priest who evaded British colonial authorities during a dark period in Irish history…
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China’s Human Rights Crimes Create A Precarious Future For Tibetan Buddhism
He is the youngest political prisoner in modern history. Kidnapped nearly three decades ago at age six, he has not been seen since. What was it…
Geoffrey Peters
Jul 12, 2023
Judaism
There Are No Antisemites In America!
Great news! THERE ARE NO ANTISEMITES IN AMERICA!!! The newly added U.S. Census question: “Are you an antisemite?” received absolutely zero Yesses!! It marked the first time…
Catholicism
U.S. Bishops Vote to Initiate Process For Prohibiting Transgender Medicine in Catholic Hospitals
In a potential turning point for healthcare services in Catholic hospitals, Roman Catholic bishops in the U.S. voted June 16 to establish formal regulations banning their…
Geoffrey Peters
Jul 11, 2023
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America’s Religious Landscape in the midst of a Continuing Exodus, Devotion of True Believers Remains High
If you live in America, the chances are that not only is religion not the most important thing in your life—84% of you—but additionally, nearly 30%…
Baptist
“You Can’t Love God Like That” – Well, Maybe You Can – A Congregation in Rural Georgia Defies the Odds and Flourishes by Welcoming Everyone
In the Rev. Grant Myerholtz’s congregation you’re not a bad person if you ever question your faith. Nor are you a bad person because of your…
Religion News
Why the Fourth of July Has Special Meaning for Scientologists
This 4th of July Americans will celebrate in the traditional ways—ballgames, barbecues, fireworks, parades—an event that happened nearly two-and-a-half centuries ago. More accurately we mark the…
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Why the Fourth of July Has Special Meaning for Scientologists
This 4th of July Americans will celebrate in the traditional ways—ballgames, barbecues, fireworks, parades—an event that happened nearly two-and-a-half centuries ago. More accurately we mark the…
Religion News
First Woman of Color and Openly Queer President Elected by Unitarian Universalists
A theologian, ethicist and minister has been elected as the first openly queer individual and woman of color to head the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), marking…
Catholicism
Vatican Peace Envoy Visits Moscow in Effort to Resolve Russia’s War on Ukraine
Pope Francis has dispatched a veteran Vatican representative to Moscow in an effort to assist in finding a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, days after…
Islam
Pakistan Higher Education Commission Reverses Restriction on Hindu Festival
In the face of stiff public criticism, an education body in Pakistan that prohibited a Hindu religious festival on college campuses has done an about turn…
Catholicism
Experts Attribute Decline in Individuals Identifying as Catholic in Ireland to Change in Census Question, Highlighting Diversification
The latest population census in Ireland shows that the religious landscape is becoming more diverse, but a significant shift in the number of individuals identifying as…