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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 and Vatican Secretary of State
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. In an interview with The
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 June 3. This decision marks
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 2022 investigative report that included
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, not his own, if confirmed
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 tied to religious beliefs, including
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 culmination of a cultural shift
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 locations.” Judge Rules Claims Are
Faith Leaders Rally for Justice and Peace United Methodists attending the April 4-6 Peace Conference at Lake Junaluska joined a nationwide protest on April 5. The Waynesville, North Carolina, rally was one of more than 1,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations held across all 50 states. Protesters demanded that the Trump administration reverse policies cutting government services
Push for Proxy Voting Faces Resistance A bipartisan petition to allow new parents in Congress to vote remotely caused a week-long freeze in House business. Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and Democratic Rep. Brittany Pettersen led the effort, seeking proxy voting for members temporarily unable to travel after childbirth. They gained support from over half
Joint Statement Calls for Balance Between Security and Compassion Leaders from 13 ethnic groups within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) issued a united statement advocating for compassionate immigration policies. They support border security and legal immigration but emphasize the need to avoid demonizing those fleeing persecution. The statement recommends fines or alternative penalties instead of
Strong Mutual Respect Between Parents and Leaders A new Lifeway Research study reveals that churchgoing parents and student ministry leaders largely view each other as allies in teens’ spiritual growth. Nearly 9 in 10 parents (89%) say they have a great relationship with their church’s student ministry leader. Only 16% of leaders report any tension
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