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Faith on the front lines against ICE

Across the city, liberal and progressive clergy say the Gospel calls them to stand with immigrants under siege

Salon · Apr 6

In first Easter blessing as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV urges those who can unleash wars to 'choose peace'

In his first Easter blessing, Pope Leo XIV urged "those who have the power to unleash wars" to "choose peace" as Christians around the world celebrate Easter Sunday.

Euronews · Apr 5

The Guardian view on Britain’s religious right: using and abusing faith in the pursuit of power

Editorial: A professed desire to protect the country’s Christian identity is cover for a divisive politics which ignores the central message of the gospels

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5

Why do Catholics and Orthodox celebrate Easter on different dates?

To understand why Catholic and Orthodox Christians celebrate Easters on different dates you have to go back more than 400 years, to ten days that didn't exist...

Euronews · Apr 5

A strategy ‘to make life intolerable’: Israeli settlers are driving Christians out of West Bank

The Taybeh community has survived crusaders and the Ottoman and British empires, but the latest attacks leave its future in question

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5

Pope marks first Easter under cloud of Mideast war

Pope Leo XIV marked Easter Sunday for the first time as pontiff, with the Middle East war casting a pall over the most important date in the Christian calendar.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 5

Prayers, verses and holy books: How have religious symbols been used in the ongoing war in the Middle East?

The messages exchanged in the Middle East reflect a different face of warfare. Religious rhetoric is being employed in an uncommon and increasing way, with symbols of the three major monotheistic religions overlapping: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in the middle of war.

Euronews · Apr 4

Hegseth Draws Scrutiny After Claims He Was 'Triggered' by Pope Leo's Anti-War Message Amid Curtailed Pentagon Catholic Services

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces backlash after praying for 'overwhelming violence' at a Pentagon service, sparking a theological clash with Pope Leo XIV.

International Business Times UK · Apr 4

Pastor Dale Partridge Calls to Repeal 19th Amendment, Claims Women Are Not 'Capable of Responsible Voting'

Arizona pastor Dale Partridge calls for repeal of the 19th Amendment, sparking controversy with anti-suffrage statements.

International Business Times UK · Apr 4

Trump uses fake prophecy to boost war

“Apostles” and “prophets” on the Christian far right are still ready to rally behind failing president

Salon · Apr 4