ORIGINS: THE ‘MEAT OF MANY USES’ KNOCKS UP 80 YEARS
Spam! Spam! Spam! DAVID ADAMS takes a look at the origins of the famous luncheon meat…
SNAPSHOT: THE BATTERY, ST JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND
See RITCHIE PEREZ’s image here…
Music Soundbite – The TCM Update: LA Field’s Radio; Grant Norsworthy’s homecoming; and Nalini Tranquim’s new book…
LA Field’s debut single Radio To hear this week’s edition of The TCM Update, simply click on this link…
ESSAY: JUDGEMENT DAY? TRUMP AND RELIGION AT THE 100 DAY MARK
Saturday, 29th April, marks the first 100 days of US President Donald Trump in office. KIMBERLY WINSTON, of Religion News Service, takes a look at the first 100 days as they relate to religion and people of faith – and more policies that affect religion that are on the way…
Halal finds a footing in Kenya, and not only among Muslims
RNS Pronto Restaurant in central Nairobi, Kenya, serves halal foods. PICTURE: RNS/Fredrick Nzwili In a country where 82 per cent are Christian, halal, the dietary standard in Islamic law, is finding greater acceptance. Kenya is now home to a modest 100 halal-compliant food industry businesses, offering Muslims a choice of offerings and convenience, but that market […]
EGYPT: WEARY COPTS URGE POPE FRANCIS TO CHALLENGE SISI OVER ATTACKS AND CHRONIC DISCRIMINATION
World Watch Monitor reports on the hopes of Egypt’s Coptic Christians ahead of Pope Francis’ visit this weekend…