In a stunning revelation, Pope Francis disclosed that he narrowly escaped two assassination attempts during his groundbreaking visit to Iraq in March 2021. One of the attempts involved a young woman who was suspected of trying to carry out a suicide bombing. These chilling incidents took place in Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city and a former […]
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WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s latest cabinet selections are as notable for their religious diversity as their political significance. From pastors to Catholic converts and even a Hindu, Trump’s team showcases a spectrum of spiritual affiliations that mirrors the evolving religious landscape of the United States. Among the nominees is hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, […]
Labour MP David Smith Appointed UK Special Envoy for Religious Freedom The UK government has named Labour MP David Smith as its new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB), a move welcomed by faith-based organizations as a significant step in addressing global religious persecution. Smith, the MP for North Northumberland and a […]
In a landmark legal settlement, ABC News and anchor George Stephanopoulos have agreed to pay $15 million to President-elect Donald Trump and issue a public apology for defamatory statements made earlier this year. The settlement stems from a lawsuit Trump filed after Stephanopoulos inaccurately claimed during a live interview that Trump had been found “liable […]
Photo: CEC/Łukasz Troc Press Release No: 20/2416 December 2024Brussels About 80 participants, including representatives from Ukrainian and other European churches, met in Warsaw from 9 to 11 December for the European Consultation on Just Peace, organised by the Conference of European Churches (CEC). The event explored theological, ethical, and practical aspects of just peace amid […]
Syrian Christians Attend First Mass Since Assad’s Ouster, Express Hope for Future LATAKIA, SYRIA – Dec. 17 – In the northwestern port town of Latakia, Christian worshippers gathered at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Sunday, attending their first Mass since the dramatic overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad a week prior. A sense of cautious […]
Brussels, Belgium – A coalition of over 40 prominent European leaders, including former prime ministers, current members of parliament, and representatives of major Jewish organizations, has issued a joint letter calling for urgent action to combat the rising tide of antisemitism across the continent. The letter, signed by the American Jewish Committee (AJC), urges the […]
Washington, D.C. — As Congress works to finalize the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), bipartisan efforts to strengthen the Abraham Accords remain central to the legislation. The NDAA, passed annually without fail for 63 years, is a cornerstone of U.S. national security policy. This year, provisions to enhance regional defense cooperation in the Middle […]
With President-elect Donald Trump set to assume office next month, optimism is growing for the expansion of the Abraham Accords, including the potential normalization of relations between Israel and Indonesia. Daniel J. Samet, writing for the Atlantic Council, underscores the strategic and economic benefits such a development could bring. The incoming Trump administration could play […]
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Translate Hate: The Catholic Edition
New York, NY – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the American Jewish Committee (AJC) have joined forces to combat antisemitism with the release of “Translate Hate: The Catholic Edition.” This comprehensive resource aims to educate Catholics about the harmful nature of anti-Jewish rhetoric and stereotypes. Today released Translate Hate: The Catholic Edition, a groundbreaking […]