Wow!: Stained glass window showing dark-skinned Jesus Christ heading to Memphis museum
Associated Press reports on how the “Black Gospel Window” has found a new home at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art…
Church of England mulls asylum seeker change amid conversion row
London, UK Reuters The Church of England is considering updating its guidance to clergy on supporting and ministering to asylum seekers, amid concerns that religious conversions are being exploited by people seeking to stay in Britain. The church’s role in the asylum system has been in the spotlight since media reports that faith leaders had […]
US, British forces carry out more strikes against Houthis in Yemen
Washington DC, US Reuters US and British forces carried out strikes against more than a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday, officials said, the latest round of military action against the Iran-linked group that continues to attack shipping in the region. The United States has carried out near daily strikes against the Houthis, who […]
Brazil’s Bolsonaro gathers supporters in show of strength amid coup probe
Reuters Supporters of Jair Bolsonaro gathered on Sunday on Sao Paulo’s iconic Paulista Avenue to show support for the former far-right Brazilian President as he finds himself embroiled in several investigations that many believe could land him in jail. Bolsonaro called the rally, which he dubbed a “peaceful gathering in favour of the rule of […]
Israel, Hamas skirmish in Gaza as truce efforts pick up pace
Jerusalem/Cairo, Egypt Reuters Israeli troops and Palestinian gunmen clashed throughout the Gaza Strip over the weekend, as mediators picked up the pace of talks on a possible ceasefire to free hostages held by Hamas and bring a measure of Ramadan respite to the battered enclave. Prospects for securing any truce looked uncertain, however, with Israel […]
Pope Francis urges diplomatic solution to Ukraine war on anniversary of invasion
Vatican City Reuters Pope Francis on Sunday called for a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine that would lead to a just and lasting peace, as the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion was marked a day earlier. Pope Francis leads the Angelus prayer from his window at the Vatican, 18th February, 2024. PICTURE: Vatican […]
Russia will try new offensive in Ukraine this summer, Zelenskiy says
Kyiv, Ukraine Reuters Russian forces are preparing for a new offensive against Ukrainian defenders in late May or summer, but Kyiv has a clear battlefield plan of its own, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday. The Ukrainian leader said at a two-hour news conference it was vital for Kyiv and its Western allies to remain […]