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Palestinian Community Celebrates Oscar Win Amid Hardships Residents of Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank cheered as No Other Land, a documentary depicting their struggles, won an Academy Award. The film, co-directed by Palestinian journalist Basel Adra and Israeli filmmaker Yuval Abraham, documents the ongoing demolitions and forced displacement in the region. Many hope
On Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump posted a music video across multiple social media platforms, promoting his vision to transform Gaza into a luxury resort. The video, titled “Gaza 2025: What’s Next,” showcased AI-generated imagery of destroyed buildings turning into palm-lined beaches and high-rises. The video quickly took a bizarre turn, featuring bearded men in
The Church of England (CofE) has reaffirmed that gluten-free bread and non-alcoholic wine cannot be used as substitutes for communion. This decision follows requests from clergy to make the sacrament more accessible. According to the CofE’s leadership, the bread used in communion must be made from wheat flour, and the wine must be fermented grape
A Rare Medieval Manuscript Comes Home After nearly 800 years in private collections, the Sarum Master Bible has returned to Salisbury and will be displayed at the city’s cathedral. This beautifully illustrated manuscript, created in the 13th century, is a rare example of a portable Bible. Measuring just 17cm by 11.5cm, it features extremely fine
Pope Francis has issued a heartfelt letter to U.S. Catholic bishops, urging them to stand in solidarity with migrants facing mass deportations. He likened the plight of modern migrants to the biblical journey of the Israelites and Jesus’ own experience as a refugee. The Pope emphasized that immigration policies must be guided by the dignity
The U.S. is engaged in a heated debate over immigration and foreign aid, with the Trump administration taking a hardline stance. Policies such as the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D., the revocation of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan refugees, and the rejection of Afghan allies have drawn criticism. Catholic Charities, which aids immigrants, has also faced scrutiny.
Hallow, a leading Christian prayer app, may soon face operational challenges in Europe due to what its CEO and co-founder, Alex Jones, describes as excessive regulation. Jones took to X (formerly Twitter) to express concerns that European laws are making it “effectively impossible” for religious apps like Hallow to function. He compared the situation to
Religious nationalism is the belief that a country’s historically dominant religion should be central to its national identity and governance. The concept varies by country, with leaders like India’s Narendra Modi and Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu aligning their policies with religious values. However, no universal definition exists, making it challenging to measure religious nationalism consistently. To
Vital Health Services in Jeopardy Clinics worldwide are scrambling to secure alternative funding as President Donald Trump’s executive order halts U.S. foreign aid for 90 days. The sudden suspension, announced on January 20, includes a stop-work directive for all active U.S.-funded programs, with few exemptions. Organizations warn this move endangers millions reliant on life-saving medical
Calvin Robinson Loses Church Position After Backlash Right-wing British priest Calvin Robinson has been stripped of his church license following a backlash over a controversial gesture he made at a pro-Trump event in Washington, D.C. The Anglican Catholic Church (ACC) confirmed that Robinson “is no longer serving as a priest” after his appearance at the
New Book Highlights Irish Women’s Role in the Resistance A recently published book, The Irish in the Resistance: The Untold Stories of the Ordinary Heroes Who Resisted Hitler, sheds light on the overlooked contributions of Irish nuns in the anti-fascist resistance during World War II. Co-authored by Clodagh Finn and John Morgan, the book explores
Protesters Unite Against President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Policies In December, protests erupted across South Korea following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s controversial declaration of martial law. Citizens accused Yoon of abusing power, leading to his impeachment by the National Assembly on December 14. Tens of thousands gathered in Seoul, with demonstrators spanning generations, political ideologies, and
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