Day: August 21, 2026
36 articles
Philip PhiIsraeli Comedian Yohay Sponder Uses Humor to Address Antisemitism and Conflict in Global Shows
In recent years, Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder has been using humor as a tool to combat antisemitism and foster unity. Growing up on the Golan Heights, Sponder has...
Holy Apostles Parish Assessment Appeal Upheld by Vatican, Reversing Diocesan Decree
In a significant development, Holy Apostles Parish has successfully overturned its financial assessment intended to contribute to the Diocese of Buffalo’s $150 million settlement with child sex abuse...
Santa Rosa Diocese Faces Crucial Test Case in Clergy Abuse Litigation
In a significant legal development, a lawsuit recently transferred from Alameda County to Sonoma County Superior Court has emerged as a pivotal case for the Santa Rosa Diocese....
Oneonta Church Converts to 24/7 Shelter Amid Warming Center Confusion in Otsego County
In response to growing concerns over warming center accessibility during a recent winter storm in Otsego County, the First United Methodist Church in Oneonta has transformed into a...
Fifth Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Gateway Church in Defamation Case Citing Religious Liberty Doctrine
In a recent decision by the Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas, Gateway Church emerged victorious in a defamation lawsuit brought by Cindy Clemishire, who accused former pastor...
Churches and Ministries Continue Humanitarian Efforts in Local Communities Following Thomas S. Monson’s Passing
Thomas S. Monson, a prominent leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away at the age of 90 in his Salt Lake City home....
“University Leaders Cite Exception to Free Speech Principles in Israel-Palestine Discourse”
In recent years, the intersection of antisemitism, campus censorship, and freedom of expression has sparked significant debate, particularly in academic settings. A notable instance occurred at the University...
Oyster Bay Owes Over $5 Million in Legal Fees to Settle Mosque Expansion Lawsuit Settlement Includes Nearly $2.53 Million Town Payment
Oyster Bay owes more than $5 million in legal fees to Muslims on Long Island, the organization that owns the Masjid Al-Baqi mosque on Central Avenue, to settle...
Church of England Passes Motion on Palestinian Christians, Igniting Debate Despite Chief Rabbi’s Warnings
The Church of England’s General Synod recently passed a motion to “hear” the “Kairos Palestine II” document, a statement by Palestinian Christians regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This decision...
