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Death Announced by Cardinal Farrell At 9:45 AM on April 21, 2025, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, announced the death of Pope Francis. He passed away at 7:35 AM in the Casa Santa Marta. Cardinal Farrell praised the late pontiff’s lifelong dedication to service, compassion for
A Legacy in Jeopardy Six-time Grammy-winning Christian pop artist Amy Grant and her relatives are embroiled in a legal dispute over the Nashville Church of Christ. The church, founded in 1925 by Grant’s great-grandfather A.M. Burton, is now at the center of a high-stakes courtroom fight. Burton, a philanthropist and
U.S. Vice President JD Vance will travel to Italy and India from April 18 to 24, his office confirmed on April 16. The announcement followed days of speculation, including the appearance of the trip on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s official schedule. Vance is expected to meet with both Meloni
Concerns Over Right-Wing Shift on Israel Pastor Dumisani Washington, a prominent advocate for Christian-Jewish unity, has raised alarms about growing antisemitic rhetoric among right-wing figures. He warns that this trend could damage the Republican Party spiritually and politically, just as it has contributed to a decline in Democratic Party favorability.
Constitutional Court Removes President Yoon from Office On April 4, South Korea’s Constitutional Court unanimously ruled to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. The court found Yoon’s December declaration of martial law illegal and said he undermined democratic institutions. Acting President Han Duck-soo announced a new election set for
Federal Judge Rules Against Former SBC President Johnny Hunt On Monday, U.S. District Judge William Campbell dismissed nearly all claims filed by Johnny Hunt, the former president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), in his lawsuit against Guidepost Solutions and the SBC. Hunt filed the suit after Guidepost published a
Senate Hearing Draws Protest and Scrutiny Mike Huckabee, former Arkansas governor and evangelical leader, faced a tense Senate confirmation hearing on March 25 as protesters repeatedly interrupted proceedings. Opponents criticized his support for Israeli settlements and disregard for Palestinian statehood. Huckabee clarified that he would represent President Donald Trump’s views,
Holy Week Appeal Sparks Internal Concern As Holy Week unfolds, the U.S. State Department has called on employees to report incidents of anti-Christian bias that may have occurred during the Biden administration. The directive, issued in a cable from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urges staff to identify discriminatory actions
Faith Leaders Demand Return of Ukrainian Children Taken by Russia A coalition of faith-based organizations has issued a strong call for Russia to return nearly 20,000 Ukrainian children taken since its 2022 invasion. Spearheaded by Myal Greene of World Relief, the appeal emphasizes the urgent need to prioritize the children’s
Enoch Burke’s Dispute Over Gender Policy Sparks Legal Battle Enoch Burke, an Evangelical Christian teacher from Ireland, is at the center of a legal and cultural controversy. Burke was suspended from his role at Wilson’s Hospital School in Westmeath after objecting to the school’s support of a student’s gender transition.
President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) launched a dramatic attack on the federal civil service, surprising many observers. However, the move is part of a broader libertarian surge that has gradually reshaped American political thought over the decades. Analysts view this escalation not as an anomaly, but as the
Court Backs Trump-Era Policy on Church Immigration Enforcement A federal judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration can continue immigration enforcement actions in places of worship. The decision came in response to a lawsuit filed by 27 religious groups challenging the end of a prior policy restricting enforcement in “sensitive
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