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Pope Francis Expresses Worry Over Fatal South Sudan Armed Conflict

Pope Francis Expresses Worry Over Fatal South Sudan Armed Conflict

World

Pope Francis on Sunday expressed worries over the violent armed encounters in South Sudan that started in August in the Upper Nile state. The recent clashes have reportedly led to the deaths of an unknown number of unarmed civilians. READ MORE

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky Lauds ‘Heroic’ Acts of Energy, Utility Crews Amid Fresh Russian Offensives

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky Lauds ‘Heroic’ Acts of Energy, Utility Crews Amid Fresh Russian Offensives

World

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky (Volodymyr Zelensky) recently lauded the "heroic" acts of fellow Ukrainians working double time to restore utilities and electricity after Russia's fresh offensives on key cities.READ MORE

Jacksonville Pastor Gary Wiggins, 67, Loses 3-Year Cancer Battle

Jacksonville Pastor Gary Wiggins, 67, Loses 3-Year Cancer Battle

Life

Gary Wiggins, a celebrated Jacksonville, Fla. pastor who endured cancer for three years, finally lost the battle on Dec. 7. He was 67.READ MORE

Oklahoma City Catholics Attend Dedication of Sacred Tepeyac Hill Replica; Parishioner Calls Moment ‘Historic’

Oklahoma City Catholics Attend Dedication of Sacred Tepeyac Hill Replica; Parishioner Calls Moment ‘Historic’

US

Catholic faithful in Oklahoma City's southern district gathered at the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine to dedicate a replica of Tepeyac Hill, a sacred place in Mexico City.READ MORE

Western Kentucky Baptist Pastor Reflects on Impacts of 2021 Tornadoes, Says Housing Among Biggest Rebuilding Concerns

Western Kentucky Baptist Pastor Reflects on Impacts of 2021 Tornadoes, Says Housing Among Biggest Rebuilding Concerns

US

A Baptist pastor in Western Kentucky looked back on the devastating impacts of the tornadoes that hit the state in 2021, saying they are still struggling with providing homes to many who lost their properties.READ MORE

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege Decries Sexual Violence in DRC, Says Congolese People ‘Dream of Peace’

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege Decries Sexual Violence in DRC, Says Congolese People ‘Dream of Peace’

Society

Dr. Denis Mukwege, the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize laureate from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), blasted the sexual violence committed by M23 terrorists against Congolese women. Mukwege said the Congolese people' dream of peace' for their country amid the hardships they experience.READ MORE

US Sanctions Filipino Pastor Apollo Quiboloy Over Alleged Sex Trafficking of Minors

US Sanctions Filipino Pastor Apollo Quiboloy Over Alleged Sex Trafficking of Minors

World

The United States Department of Treasury had sanctioned Filipino pastor Apollo Quiboloy and over 40 other individuals from nine countries for their alleged human rights violations and corruption activities.READ MORE

UN Raises Red Flag Over Israel’s Refusal to OK Visas for UN Staff

UN Raises Red Flag Over Israel’s Refusal to OK Visas for UN Staff

World

The United Nations (UN) has raised red flags over Israel’s decision not to issue visas to its staff tasked with giving Palestinian aid.READ MORE

Tensions Rise as Israeli Authorities Limit, Reject Christians’ Permit Applications for Bethlehem Visit

Tensions Rise as Israeli Authorities Limit, Reject Christians’ Permit Applications for Bethlehem Visit

World

The recent decision of Israeli authorities to limit and sometimes outrightly reject the permit applications of Christians to visit Bethlehem has given rise to tension in the already volatile Gaza Strip region.READ MORE

12 December Holidays Religions Celebrate Around the World

12 December Holidays Religions Celebrate Around the World

Opinion

One can easily say December is a month of festivities and celebrations for a multitude of believers. Whether you are a Catholic, a Christian, or a Jew, here are 12 December holidays religions celebrate around the world: READ MORE

Former Nickelodeon Star-turned-Youth Pastor Kel Mitchell Says He ‘Wants God in Everything He Does’

Former Nickelodeon Star-turned-Youth Pastor Kel Mitchell Says He ‘Wants God in Everything He Does’

Entertainment

Kel Mitchell, the former Nickelodeon star of "All That" and "Kenan & Kel" shows, told reporters he became a licensed pastor due to his desire to 'have God in everything he does.'READ MORE

Ohio Senate Drops Proposed ‘Genital Inspection’ of Trans Female Athletes from HB 151, OKs Birth Certificates Instead

Ohio Senate Drops Proposed ‘Genital Inspection’ of Trans Female Athletes from HB 151, OKs Birth Certificates Instead

US

The Ohio Senate recently dropped a provision from House Bill 151, which said athletes suspected of being transsexual must undergo a 'genital inspection' as part of the verification process. Instead, they would be required to submit birth certificates to prove their sex. READ MORE

Indian Catholic Bishops Tell Federal Govt: ‘Do Not Fight Quotas on Dalit Christians, Muslims’

Indian Catholic Bishops Tell Federal Govt: ‘Do Not Fight Quotas on Dalit Christians, Muslims’

World

The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) had recently asked the country’s federal government not to oppose moves to extend reservation quotas to Dalit Christians and Muslims across India.READ MORE

Cardinal Krajewski Revisits Italian Island of Ischia Following Devastating Flood, Extends Pope Francis’s ‘Closeness’ to Grieving Families

Cardinal Krajewski Revisits Italian Island of Ischia Following Devastating Flood, Extends Pope Francis’s ‘Closeness’ to Grieving Families

World

Cardinal Konrad Krajewski revisited the island of Ischia in Italy on Dec. 8 to express Pope Francis' closeness to the grieving families following the devastating flooding in November.READ MORE

US House of Representatives OKs Same-sex Marriage Bill; Biden’s Signature Up

US House of Representatives OKs Same-sex Marriage Bill; Biden’s Signature Up

US

The Respect for Marriage Act, which would enshrine the federal government’s protection of same-sex and interracial marriages, has inched closer toward reality with the U.S. House of Representatives passing the proposal Thursday, 258-169-1. The approved bill will now be on President Joe Biden’s desk for approval.READ MORE

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