Bookmark General NewsIsrael-Hamas warJudaismMiddle EastMoreReligion Hanukkah message of light in darkness feels uniquely relevant to US Jews amid war, antisemitism by Andrew Wright December 7, 2023 December 7, 2023 A solemn Hanukkah message amid war and rising antisemitism, highlighting the resilience of Miami’s Jewish community.
Bookmark JudaismMoreReligion Understanding Hanukkah and Its Global Celebrations by Andrew Wright December 7, 2023 December 7, 2023 Overview of Hanukkah, its significance, global celebrations, and customs including menorah lighting and charitable acts.
Bookmark General NewsHawaiiMoreReligion Pilgrims Aspire to Visit Isolated Peninsula Where Catholic Saints Ministered to Hawaii’s Leprosy Patients by Sophia Chen December 2, 2023 December 2, 2023 Discover the compelling pilgrimage to Kalaupapa, where Catholic saints cared for leprosy patients amidst breathtaking isolation.
Bookmark BaltimoreGeneral NewsMoreReligion The Underreported Plight of Black Survivors in the Catholic Clergy Sexual Abuse Crisis in the United States by Lucas Garcia December 2, 2023 December 2, 2023 Exposing the hidden pain of Black survivors in the Catholic clergy abuse crisis, highlighting the urgent need for justice.
Bookmark CaliforniaGeneral NewsMinnesotaMoreReligionSt. Paul In the US, Hmong ‘new year’ recalls ancestral spirits while teaching traditions to new generations by Madison Thomas November 25, 2023 November 25, 2023 Exploring the Hmong Noj Peb Caug celebration: A spiritual journey to renew traditions and connect with ancestral roots.
Bookmark EuropeMorePope FrancisReligion Pope Francis Postpones Saturday Morning Engagements Due to Mild Flu Symptoms, Announces Vatican by Madison Thomas November 25, 2023 November 25, 2023 Vatican announces Pope Francis postponing Saturday audiences due to flu, ahead of Dubai climate change conference, amidst recent health issues.
Bookmark AsiaAsia PacificGeneral NewsHawaiiHinduismMoreReligion How a massive all-granite, hand-carved Hindu temple ended up on Hawaii’s lush Kauai Island by Madison Thomas November 23, 2023 November 23, 2023 Exploring the Iraivan Temple: A timeless marvel of hand-carved Hindu craftsmanship in the serene heart of Kauai, Hawaii.
Bookmark General NewsMoreNew YorkReligion Jehovah’s Witnesses End Century-Old Practice of Logging Proselytizing Hours by Ethan Kim November 22, 2023 November 22, 2023 Overview of Jehovah’s Witnesses ending their century-old practice of tracking proselytizing hours and revising end-times prophecies.
Bookmark Gaza StripGeneral NewsHostage situationsIsrael-Hamas warMorePope FrancisReligionVatican City Pope meets relatives of Israeli hostages and Palestinians in Gaza and sets off firestorm over words by Sophia Chen November 22, 2023 November 22, 2023 Pope Francis’ meetings with Israeli and Palestinian families ignite controversy with his use of the terms terrorism and genocide.
Bookmark BrazilGeneral NewsMoreReligionRio de JaneiroTaylor Swift Taylor Swift Receives Warm Welcome from Rio’s Iconic Christ Statue, Courtesy of Swifties and a Priest by Lucas Garcia November 17, 2023 November 17, 2023 Taylor Swift warmly embraced by Rio’s Christ statue, thanks to Swifties and a priest’s charitable act.