Felix N. Codilla III
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Christians in Iraq Struggle to find Normalcy Despite ISIS Defeat; Most Families Unlikely to Come Back
Areas in northern Iraq that have been cleared of the presence of Islamic State (ISIS) fighters have slowly come back to life as predominantly Muslim towns began to rebuild. People are trying to restore normalcy in their communities even as gunfire and explosions continue to erupt from afar.
African Bishops Plan to Snub October Summit With Archbishop of Canterbury Over Gay Marriage
At least two conservative African archbishops have expressed intention to boycott a summit of Anglican leaders in October due to Archbishop Justin Welby's liberal approach regarding gay marriage. The Archbishop of Canterbury is also facing pressure to lift the ban on same-sex marriage.
NASA Denies Hiding Kidnapped Children on Mars
There is an ongoing rumor on the Internet that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) runs a child slave colony on Mars. The conspiracy theory has been insistently rammed into netizens' consciousness that a spokesman for NASA had to come out and make a denial.
Sound of Prayer Returns to Holy Island for the First Time in 1,000 Years
Archeologists excavated the remains of one of Britain's oldest churches, which has been lost for many centuries. The church once stood on Holy Island, off the coast of Northumberland, and its finding is considered one of the most important discoveries from the early medieval period in recent decades
Hallelujah Challenge Fever Sweeps Nigeria
The past month saw a wave of religious consciousness sweep Nigeria as people from all walks of life took the Hallelujah Challenge, a 30-day prayer and praise time from 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. throughout the month of June. The campaign was led by gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey who thought of using social media as a way to worship God through music.
Lecturer Says Transgender Policies in Schools Is Sowing Confusion Among Children
A university lecturer and feminist author accused U.K. schools of "sowing confusion" in children's minds by producing transgender policies that are out of proportion to the small number of students who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual (LGBT).
Zimbabwe Churches Mount Campaign for Violent-Free Polls
As Zimbabwe prepares for next year's polls, various churches came together on June 27 to launch an election campaign dubbed the "Christian Vote 2018," an intensive, Bible-based and protracted campaign against violence, corruption, incompetence and abuse of power.
Sheikh Helps Cornish Village Buy Methodist Chapel to Turn Into a Community Center
A small Cornish village in southwest England has found an unlikely source of funds for its pet project. The ruler of Dubai has helped the community buy a Methodist chapel to turn it into a full-fledged community center.
Top Papal Adviser Charged With Sex Offenses
A top adviser of Pope Francis is embroiled in a controversy involving accusations of sexual offenses. Australia's move to bring charges against Cardinal George Pell is the latest chapter in a damaging saga of abuse within the Church and brings a worldwide scandal to the heart of the Vatican.
Court Rules That Schools Can't Promote One Religion in Johannesburg
The High Court in Johannesburg handed down a ruling that public schools in the country shouldn't favor any one religion over the others. A complaint was filed against six schools that teach from a Christian perspective, but the decision becomes a landmark case on religion in all 24,000 South African schools.