California evangelical seminary ponders changes that would make it more welcoming to LGBTQ students
Fuller Theological Seminary, an evangelical school in Pasadena, California, is deliberating whether to become more open to LGBTQ+ students who previously faced possible expulsion if found to be in a same-sex union....
Pakistan praises Saudi Arabia over facilitating Hajj for its nationals
Pakistani pilgrims have been arriving in Madinah since May 9 when pre-Hajj flight operations were launched
Pakistani minister is currently visiting Madinah to oversee Hajj arrangements for...
Saudi dialogue center in Lisbon hosts global peace forum
The King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue is hosting a global dialogue forum in Lisbon, Portugal, from May 14 to May 16, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Fasika, a Celebration of Rebirth, Forgiveness, and Unity in Ethiopia
On Sunday Ethiopian Christians will celebrate Easter, locally called Fasika. When Fasika finally arrives, the atmosphere across Ethiopia is electric with anticipation and jubilation.
In the ancient and deeply...
United Methodist delegates repeal their church’s ban on its clergy celebrating same-sex marriages
United Methodist delegates on Friday repealed their church’s longstanding ban on the celebrations of same-sex marriages or unions by its clergy and in its churches.
The action marked the...
Muslim groups claim double standards in police handling of two high-profile stabbings in Sydney
Muslim groups in Australia on Friday criticized the disparity in the police response to two stabbing attacks in Sydney this month, saying it had created a perception of a double standard and...
Pope warns against ‘spiral of violence’ after Iran attack
The Pope once again repeated earlier calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and negotiation
Pope Francis on Sunday made a “pressing appeal” against a “spiral...
Pope will travel to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore in longest...
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Singapore in September, the Vatican announced Friday, confirming the longest trip of Francis’ papacy that is sure to...
Poland has a strict abortion law — and many abortions. Lawmakers are now tackling...
Poland’s parliament is finally holding a long-awaited debate on liberalizing the country’s strict abortion law. The traditionally Catholic nation has one of the most restrictive laws in Europe — but the reality...
Jewish group launches Holocaust survivor speakers bureau to fight increasing antisemitism worldwide
More than 250 Holocaust survivors have joined an international initiative to share their stories of loss and survival with students around the world during a time of rising antisemitism following the Oct. 7 Hamas...