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September 21, 2022

Former Pakistani government minister meets with Israeli Foreign Ministry officials in Jerusalem

A delegation of Pakistanis and Israeli officials met in Jerusalem this week to discuss diplomatic relations between the two countries and interfaith harmony between Jews and Muslims.

September 21, 2022

Southern Baptist Church cuts ties with two congregations over LGBTQ policies, 'discriminatory behavior'

Southern Baptist Convention administrators cut ties with a New Jersey congregation that was cited for "alleged discriminatory behavior" and an LGBTQ-friendly church in North Carolina.

September 20, 2022

Belgian bishops propose prayers for same-sex couples but not marriage

A group of Belgium bishops have created a proposed text for a prayer liturgy for same-sex couples, possibly violating a 2021 Vatican directive barring church blessings for gay couples.

September 20, 2022

Hong Kong's Cardinal Zen trial delayed after judge contracts COVID-19

The Chinese Communist Part postponed the trial of former bishop of Hong Kong and retired Cardinal Joseph Zen due to the presiding judge's COVID-19 infection.

September 19, 2022

Brooklyn Bishop Lamor Whitehead arrested after allegedly grabbing a woman

Whitehead reportedly believed was a threat to his family, released by police about two hours later.

September 19, 2022

Cardinal Joseph Zen, 90, begins trial in Hong Kong on charges of foreign collusion

Cardinal Joseph Zen, the 90-year-old former archbishop of Hong Kong, begins his formal trial after having been arrested in May for allegedly colluding with foreign forces.

September 18, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II and the Church of England: The late monarch's faith beliefs

As Queen Elizabeth II is mourned, here are some details of the Church of England, of which she was a member. The history of this church is explained, as well as what it meant to the Queen.

September 18, 2022

Preachers talk about Christianity. Queen Elizabeth went out and lived it

As we remember and give thanks for Queen Elizabeth and her long life it is clear that her faith was her lodestar. We can see what it meant for her to follow Jesus.

September 17, 2022

At Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, female mourners likely to wear black veils: Here's what it means

Mourning veils will be worn by female royals when Queen Elizabeth II, who is lying in state in Westminster Abbey, is buried Monday. Everyday Christian women wear veils, too.

September 16, 2022

Pope Francis: Western society has 'taken the wrong path' on assisted suicide, abortion

Pope Francis expressed grief at the eroding morals of Western civilization on Thursday aboard the papal airplane, saying society is going down the "wrong paths."