News by subject: REL

Religions for Peace, the world's largest and most representative multi-religious coalition, today announced the lineup of speakers for a landmark conference on faith and diplomacy, which will be broadcast live from Lindau, Germany, October 4-7....

With a total of $23,970,000 paid to victims/survivors who were abused as minors by diocesan priests in six California dioceses, the Independent Compensation Program (ICP) for Victims of Sexual Abuse by Diocesan Priests in California is preparing to...

A new report by AJC's Jacob Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human Rights (JBI) finds that antisemitic violence has increased in the two years since a landmark UN report on global antisemitism warned governments of its dangers. The JBI...

The Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council (MJAC) calls on more law enforcement agencies to report hate crimes data to the FBI following the release of the agency's latest Hate Crimes Statistics report. The report shows 7,759 hate crime incidents in 2020, up...

"I wanted to create a fun game for students and parishioners that would help them learn and reflect upon their values and faith," said an inventor, from Flint, Mich., "so I invented KINGDOM COME. My design would offer an alternative to traditional...

Lawyers for The Satanic Temple (TST) sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to request that TST be able to access abortifacients without being subjected to the agency's regulations. Access to Misoprostol requires a prescription, and...

Multiple churches across America such as Gateway Church in Texas, Church of the Highlands in Alabama, and Victory Worship Center in Arizona have officially partnered with Global Catalytic Ministries (GCM) to assist in our strategy for Afghanistan....

Turmoil and hardships often cultivate outstanding character. Releasing in theaters Nov. 8-10,  Fathom Events' latest special, "Sabina: Tortured for Christ, the Nazi Years," tells the powerful true story of Sabina (Oster) Wurmbrand and her husband,...

American Jewish Committee (AJC) announced today the individuals who will serve on the Disrupt Antisemitism awards committee. "We are delighted that young Jewish leaders, and Jewish innovators, in the business, media and tech industries, have agreed...

EWTN Global Catholic Radio announces that nine million more listeners in the Chicagoland area and beyond will have the ability to tune into EWTN Radio's life changing programs....

Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), the official domestic relief agency of the U.S. Catholic Church, has launched a text-to-give campaign to provide direct assistance to victims of Hurricane Ida through the response efforts of its local agencies in the...

Episcopal Relief & Development is continuing to support partners in the United States and around the world in providing targeted assistance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization is partnering with local organizations in Brazil, Sri...

As viewers stay glued to news reports and wonder "how can I help?"  ? Cornerstone Television Network is pleased to announce two half-hour humanitarian broadcasts titled "Benefit for the Broken."  Through the network and its Cornerstone Cares arm,...

"Valleys and Victories": an inspiring autobiography that paints a vivid portrait of the resiliency of the human spirit. "Valleys and Victories" is the creation of published author Lorraine Williams-Lewis, a loving mother and native of Illinois who...

"Special Delivery: Your Deliverance Draweth Nigh": a potent argument for the need for repentance. "Special Delivery: Your Deliverance Draweth Nigh" is the creation of published author Apostle Jack Duran, a dedicated Christian who was awarded a...

"You Are...: Reclaiming Your Identity in Christ": a potent exploration of one's well-being. "You Are...: Reclaiming Your Identity in Christ" is the creation of published author Linda Hoffman, a loving wife who, along with husband, Fred, is passionate...

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is pleased to announce Bishop David A. Bard as the school's 2021 Distinguished Alum. The seminary recognizes and gives gratitude for Bard's more than 35-year career in ministry with the United Methodist...

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities announces the creation of the Soul of Transformation: Exploring Vocations in Social Justice fellowship. This new and innovative year-long program is designed for undergraduate leaders and change agents...

Bruce Fein, Master Trustee of the Sassoon Family Continuation Trust, unveiled today plans to transfer all Trust's unsurpassed assets valued at over $100billion to the United States located at present in Switzerland or elsewhere abroad. Mr. Fein...

Memo-Roc is changing the way that you can remember your family members and loved ones with memorial tribute videos displayed on their headstones. Their goal is to build upon the traditional sense of having a permanent place for remembering the...

Global Catalytic Ministries, a unique nonprofit organization run mostly by nationals and former Muslims, provides the below first-hand ground report from Afghanistan's Underground Church. "Our people are on the move; running from house to house and...

President of ERN/The National Council of Reimbursement Advocacy invites readers to overcome giants determined to keep them living in fear and bad habits. In his new book, Be A Giant Killer: Overcoming Your Everyday Goliaths, author Ed Norwood shares...

American Jewish Committee (AJC), the leading global Jewish advocacy organization, is partnering with IsraAID, the Israeli humanitarian relief group, in providing urgent aid to victims of a major new earthquake in Haiti. "Once again, Haitians are in...

United Mega Care, the humanitarian group of The Potter's House, is teaming up with New York-area Perfecting Faith Church and Tabernacle of Glory in Miami to provide relief to 25,000 families affected by the recent earthquake and tropical storm in...

Vision Films, Inc. ("Vision") announces the exclusive theatrical release of the interfaith dance comedy film Tango Shalom that is racking up film festival accolades and endorsements from diverse religious leaders and interfaith organizations from...

With an aim to bring an ethical revolution in cryptocurrency, Caizcoin is set to create history with its first-ever crypto trading platform built upon Islamic banking and finance rules. From business moguls to ordinary people, everyone today is...

Thousands of people are desperately trying to escape from Afghanistan after the country's fall to the Taliban. With the Taliban blocking access to the airport and all exit routes, this is a life or death situation for Christians and other religious...

St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Ave., will officially celebrate its $66 million, five-year campaign, Building for the Ages on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 21 and 22, with a Parish Picnic and three worship services as it opens five new buildings...

Following Saturday's 7.2-magnitude earthquake, the leader of the Knights of Columbus, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly, offered his prayerful support for the people of Haiti and made an initial commitment of $250,000 to assist those suffering on the...

When kindness and goodwill seem to be in short supply, it is important to recognize people and organizations that go above and beyond in helping others, particularly in these times of great need....

Join tens of thousands of Christians who have already signed up for this global event. Get an insider's look at what's really going on in Afghanistan through the eyes of the underground church. Join us this Thursday, August 19, 8PM CST, as Jennie...

"A Revelation of the Revelation": a potent exploration of prophetic scripture. "A Revelation of the Revelation" is the creation of published author Garland Faw, a graduate of Tennessee Temple University who was happily married for sixty years before...

FIRST-HAND GROUND REPORTWhat we are witnessing right now is the decimation of the country and people of Afghanistan. We are watching twenty years of work and the strengthening of a nation being destroyed in a single day. The Taliban has a hit list of...

Are patriotic songs dead? Apparently not! With the country more divided than ever, singer/songwriter Karen, delivers a powerful reminder that we are, after all, the United States -- with added emphasis on "United." Over 171,000 YouTube visitors have...

(EWTN) ? Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., was honored as the first recipient of the annual Mother Angelica Award by the EWTN Global Catholic Network.  EWTN Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Michael P. Warsaw presented the inaugural award...

As thousands of students return for another school year this August, local nonprofit Bible in the Schools (BITS) celebrates the start of the 100th school year that Bible History elective courses have been offered in Hamilton County's public schools....

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship) was recently selected as "Organization of the Year" by the ANA Nonprofit Federation, one of the most prominent associations in the U.S. for fundraising professionals. The Fellowship...

New survey results released today by Ministry Brands, the leading provider of software, services and information platforms for churches, ministries and those they serve, report 95 percent of church leaders say their reliance on digital tools and...

Michael P. Warsaw, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of EWTN, announced that EWTN will present its first annual Mother Angelica Award in a ceremony that will be televised August 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption and the 40th...

American Bible Society today released the fifth chapter of their 11th annual State of the Bible report, which highlights cultural trends in the U.S. regarding spirituality and Scripture engagement. Today's release shows that Gen Z youth are still...

Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF-USA) today announced its largest annual fundraising event will return on September 12 with a two-hour virtual program featuring top-tier celebrities, comedy, music and entertainment broadcasted live from the...

Civic and political leaders in Philadelphia are the first cohort to complete a new training to help prevent domestic terrorism and targeted violence. "Tackle! Upstander Training" is a customized curriculum to help leaders in American cities develop...

Ministry Brands, the leading provider of software, services and information platforms for churches, ministries and those they serve, announced its acquisition of the WeShare and WeGather assets from LPi, a leader in print and online communications...

Catholics for Choice, which uplifts and amplifies the voices of the majority of Catholics who believe in reproductive freedom, denounced the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) today for asking the Supreme Court to uphold a...

Thousands of British Muslims will gather for the first time since start of the COVID-19 pandemic for UK's longest running Islamic conference. Ahmadi Muslims will descend on the 200-acre Oakland Farm, in Hampshire, for three days of worship and...

The Muslim World League convened the "Forum of Iraqi References" today with eighty prominent Iraqi Sunni and Shiite religious leaders and scholars to promote unity and reconciliation around the threads that connect all Muslims, regardless of their...

The Knights of Columbus honored its Family of the Year and councils throughout the world with international service awards during a virtual awards ceremony at the Knights' 139th annual convention this week.  In addition to recognizing its Family of...

Ben & Jerry's franchisees in the United States are calling on the company to "re-examine and withdraw" its decision to stop selling its ice cream in the West Bank and its threat to discontinue operations in Israel. "Those who feel so strongly about...

Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly addressed the Knights membership during the organization's 139th annual supreme convention, held virtually for the second time due to the pandemic....

Pope Francis extended gratitude and well-wishes to the Knights of Columbus during the opening Mass of the organization's 139th annual convention, held at St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Connecticut. The Holy Father also praised the convention's...