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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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). …
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 …
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s exhibition, Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350, offers a rare opportunity to explore a pivotal era in religious art. The exhibit features over 100 works by celebrated Sienese artists such …
Originally published in The Conversation It’s a common seasonal refrain: “Christmas just isn’t like it used to be.” This is not a new complaint. History shows that Christmas traditions are just as subject to change …
Father Aurélien Kambale Rukwata, director of the Commission for Justice and Peace in the Diocese of Butembo-Beni, is calling for justice for victims of human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s troubled eastern …
At least 40 members of the New Bethesda Jesus Tribal Ministry in Michwar Village, Chhattisgarh, have sought refuge in their church. This comes after village councils issued a Nov. 17 resolution threatening Christians who refuse …