The lost Jews of Nigeria The long read: Until the 1990s, there were almost no Jews in Nigeria. Now thousands have enthusiastically taken up the faith. Why? The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2022
New study finds ‘generations’ of disinvestment, systemic racism in North Lawndale The study, commissioned by the Lawndale Christian Development Corp., highlights the scarce job and educational opportunities in the West Side community. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 25, 2022
Orthodox Easter celebration marred by war and division in Ukraine War in Ukraine entered its third month on Sunday – the day that Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter. Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2022
In shadow of war, Russians, Ukrainians mark Easter in UAE Hundreds of Russians and Ukrainians alike were crowding into the only Russian Orthodox Church on the Arabian Peninsula to celebrate the most important Christian religious festival of the year The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2022
Holy Fire lights up Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre (Fixes spelling in first paragraph) Reuters · Apr 23, 2022
Israeli restrictions on 'Holy Fire' ignite Christian outrage Christians are celebrating the “Holy Fire” ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2022
Easter chants echo in ancient cistern near birthplace of Christianity A few steps from Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a small opening leads to an underground cistern where clerics have found the perfect place to practise chants ahead of the holiest day in the Christian calendar. Reuters · Apr 23, 2022
Coalition MPs urge caution over ‘redundant’ bill to exclude trans women from female sport While some government moderates say Australia’s sporting codes are already managing the issue, the Christian lobby warns issue is not ‘going away’ The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2022
Australian Christian Lobby faces complaints about flyers targeting MPs who opposed religious discrimination laws Religious group says it has complied with the charities regulator’s rules about political campaigning The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2022
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says Russia rejected Easter truce Orthodox Christians, the largest religious group in Russia and Ukraine, celebrate Easter on Sunday. Al Jazeera · Apr 22, 2022
Sunshine Coast doctor on multiple rape charges felt he was entitled to sex, court told The doctor, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of raping his estranged wife as well as two other women he met via a Christian dating website. ABC News · Apr 22, 2022
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russia has rejected proposal for an Easter truce Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday said Russia had rejected a proposal for a truce over the Orthodox Christian Easter period this weekend but added he still harbored hopes for peace. Reuters · Apr 21, 2022
Salvation Army in UK accused of ‘rogue landlord’ attitude Christian charity ignored for years complaints of ‘unforgivable’ hazards in rental properties in Hadleigh, Essex The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2022
Deal to buy Clive Christian Furniture out of administration saves 66 jobs The company entered administration earlier this month Birmingham Post · Apr 21, 2022
Daily Mirror · Apr 21, 2022 Tory Steve Baker demands Boris Johnson quit in bombshell speech - 'the gig's up' The Christian MP and renowned rebel said the chance to forgive the Prime Minister had 'really long gone' as he confirmed his plans to support Labour's motion.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 21, 2022 Azhar’s Sheikh: Congratulating Christians on Holidays Comes from Understanding Islam Al-Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed al-Tayyeb announced that congratulating Christians on holidays is not out of courtesy or formalities but rather "comes from our understanding of the teachings of our true religion." The Grand Imam explained that the relationship between Muslims and Christians is a true embodiment of unity and brotherhood…
Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2022 Church leaders say organ and blood donors of black heritage are needed to save lives There are currently 607 patients of black ethnicity waiting for a transplant. Bishop Mark Nicholson, from ACTS Christian Ministries, has been giving blood since the 1980s
LiveScience · Jan 14, 2022 Keeping time: The history, origin and meanings of B.C. and A.D. The use of "anno domini" and "before Christ" to mark time began in the early days of Christianity, when clerics needed to know when Easter would fall.