Christianity May 18, 2024 New York priest says Pentecost is a reminder the Holy Spirit is 'alive and at work' Pentecost Sunday, celebrated 50 days after Easter Sunday, remembers the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, said Fr. Louis Cona of Rockville Center, New York.
Vatican May 18, 2024 Vatican releases guidance on investigating 'supernatural phenomena' The Catholic Church's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith released a document Friday providing new guidelines for the investigation of alleged supernatural events.
Europe May 18, 2024 Dutch firebrand Geert Wilders joins new government as Europe's 'liberal elites' put on notice The Dutch electorate’s concerns over radical Islam and unfettered immigration led to the establishment of a right-wing coalition to address the country’s social problems.
Judaism May 17, 2024 Orthodox Jewish children beaten by man in NYC, police investigating The New York Police Department is searching for a suspect accused of attacking two Orthodox Jewish children in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of New York City on Sunday.
Florida May 17, 2024 Florida investigates Muslim school over imam's antisemitic video, threatens to nix taxpayer-funded vouchers An investigation has been launched into a private Muslim school in Florida following a video of an Imam describing the Israeli military as being "worse than the Nazis"
Middle East May 17, 2024 First brewery opens in Abu Dhabi as parts of UAE loosen alcohol laws Abu Dhabi has overhauled its alcohol laws to allow for micro and craft breweries. The Islamic nation is reconsidering alcohol policies as it increasingly draws tourists.
LIFESTYLE May 16, 2024 Rev. Billy Graham honored with statue unveiled at US Capitol: 'One of America's greatest citizens' A statue honoring the Rev. Billy Graham was unveiled on Thursday, May 16, at the U.S. Capitol. The statue is one of two that represents prominent North Carolinians.
EDUCATION May 16, 2024 Parents can't opt K-5 children out of LGBTQ curriculum: appeals court A federal appeals court rejected parents' bid to opt their children out of classes and books that discuss LGBTQ topics like sexuality and gender.
Africa May 15, 2024 Child soldiers used by Islamist group in Mozambique attacks, says Human Rights Watch In Mozambique, an Islamist group operating used children in attacks on a town last week. Human Rights Watch reported residents who fled recognized some boys as their missing relatives.
Turkey May 15, 2024 Turkey converts ancient church into mosque, sparking debate on heritage preservation Turkey has converted the ancient Chora church in Istanbul, previously a museum for over 70 years, into a mosque, marking the second major conversion in recent months.