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Trump’s Israel Ambassador Attacks Pope Leo’s Gaza Envoy, Sparks Rare Catholic Unity
Mike Huckabee, the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, recently sparked significant controversy by issuing a “Christian Zionist” treatise that directly criticized Pope Leo XIV’s envoy to Gaza. The incident...

Episcopal Church Laments Supreme Court Rulings Backing Trump Administration on Immigration
The Episcopal Church expressed sorrow over recent Supreme Court decisions that aligned with the Trump administration’s immigration policies. On June 25, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor...

Jewish groups urge Pentagon to halt Messianic chaplains from wearing Jewish insignia
Jewish groups have raised concerns with the Pentagon about Messianic chaplains wearing Jewish insignia, arguing it undermines the integrity of the military chaplaincy system. For over a century,...

Episcopal Church Launches ‘Vote Faithfully’ Initiative to Boost Election Engagement in Midterm Elections
The Episcopal Church is launching its “Vote Faithfully” initiative for the 2026 midterm elections, emphasizing nonpartisan civic engagement through a series of online events. These half-hour networking calls,...

Progressive National Baptist Convention Affirms Women in Ministry and Leadership
Progressive National Baptist Convention Affirms Women in Ministry and Leadership Leaders of the Progressive National Baptist Convention (PNBC) have reaffirmed their denomination’s commitment to women in ministry and...

Progressive National Baptist Convention Appoints Rev. Thomas L. Bowen as New General Secretary
Rev. Thomas L. Bowen has been appointed as the new General Secretary of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. (PNBC). The announcement highlights his extensive background in ministry,...

Baptist Pastor Warnock and Southern Baptist Leader Johnson Clash Over Interpretation of Matthew 25
Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia and Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana found themselves at odds over the interpretation of Matthew 25 during a recent meeting. Warnock, a Democrat...

Ethiopian Orthodox Church Faces Escalating Violence and Institutional Strain in Congressional Briefing
Congressional concerns have been raised over violence impacting the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, as highlighted in a recent briefing in Washington, D.C. The event brought together members of...

PCUSA Pastor Wins Jeopardy! After Coming From Behind
Kristin Franke, an associate pastor at National Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C., recently made headlines by winning an episode of *Jeopardy!* despite starting the game with a significant...

Local Pastor Set to Lead 65-Year-Old Progressive National Baptist Convention
Pastor Keith W. Byrd Sr. is set to lead the Progressive National Baptist Convention (PNBC), a 65-year-old organization known for its progressive stance. Byrd, pastor of Zion Baptist...