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GwenAssyrian Patriarchs Call for End to Violence and Peace in Iran and Middle East
The Assyrian Patriarchs Mar Awa Royel III and Louis Raphael Sako have issued a call for an end to violence and peace prayers for Iran and the broader...
Federal indictment alleges FLDS Church members used food stamps for illegal benefits and financial gain
Eleven members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS Church) were arrested on charges of food stamp fraud and money laundering. Federal investigators allege...
Former AME Zion Bishop Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Defraud Churches
Former Vallejo High School principal Sheila Quintana has pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud congregations of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and private lenders. The U.S. Attorney’s...
The city of Flowers holds a prayer breakfast to support community needs and social stability.
The city of Flowers held a prayer breakfast on the 15th, bringing together religious leaders and local officials to seek guidance and unity. Pastor Oh Rillang of the...
Anglican Archbishop Warns Politicians to Avoid Divisive Remarks Ahead of 2027 Election
Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has called on politicians to refrain from divisive language and insults, emphasizing the need to protect national unity as...
Pentecostal churches in Atlantic Canada face scrutiny as vaccination efforts intensify amid outbreaks linked to congregations
Pentecostal churches in Atlantic Canada have come under increased scrutiny as public health officials in Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick intensify efforts to vaccinate unvaccinated individuals. Recent...
Archbishop of Canterbury expresses solidarity with Pope Leo XIV in calling for peace in Iran
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, has expressed solidarity with Pope Leo XIV in his call for peace in the Middle East. In a statement, Mullally praised the...
Greek and Latin Patriarchs of Jerusalem Call for End to Gaza War Cycle of Violence
The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem have issued a joint statement urging an end to the cycle of violence in Gaza. The...
Federal Council Abolishes Military Exemption for Pastors and Priests in Switzerland
The Federal Council has revoked the exemption from military service for pastors, priests, chaplains, and other religious leaders, a change that has sparked concern among several Swiss Christian...
