The affected residents occupy a plot in Kyadondo, West Buganda, under a 49-year lease granted on Sept. 1, 1972, which expired on Aug. 31, 2021. Following the leaseâs expiration, the Kampala Archdiocese Land Board formally told occupants to vacate by April 30 to pave the way for what the church describes as a modern estate redevelopment project.
Read MoreA new report from the Pew Research Center found that religious radio stations remain ubiquitous â with 98% of U.S. adults living within the local coverage area of at least one of them. The report found that an âoverwhelming majorityâ of those stations are Christian. Despite the rise of digital media, 45% of U.S. adults say theyâve listened to religious programming on the radio.
Read MorePassover plans this April 1 are a tossup for Israel, including the nationâs 20,000 to 30,000 Christians.
Read MoreIndiaâs leading Catholic publisher has been awarded a papal knighthood in recognition of his groundbreaking efforts in developing Catholic editions of the English Standard Version (ESV) and the New Living Translation (NLT), both American Evangelical translations of the Bible.
Read More(ANALYSIS) In an era when religious and moral differences often feel like threats to identity, cultivating an individual ethic of pluralism may be one of the most critical civic tasks before us. Pluralism is not who we are by default. But it can be who we become â slowly, deliberately and together.
Read MoreLosing oneâs sight can be difficult, but Christians who are blind in Kenya are finding new hope through solar-powered audio Bibles. Koki Ann, who works with the Montana-based âYour Network of Praiseâ in Nairobi, said: âGetting to reach people who are visually impaired was such a great breakthrough and pure providence.â
Read MoreItâs been three weeks since the United States and Israel attacked Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. It's now worth asking, âWhat do the Iranian people stand to gain from all this chaos?â
Read MoreBefore the war broke out, knowledgeable observers agreed that a vast majority of long-suffering Iranians despised the ruling theocracyâs incompetence and oppression. So a revolution now might seem as likely as in 1979, when such widespread revulsion brought down one dictator, only to be replaced by another one.
Read MoreOn Antarcticaâs King George Island, the 22-year-old Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church stands as a striking symbol of faith and craftsmanship. Built in Siberia, shipped across the world and rebuilt near Russiaâs Bellingshausen Station, the wooden chapel draws visitors awed by its beauty, resilience and unlikely presence amid ice and penguins.
Read More(ANALYSIS) Modern culture claims to have outgrown religion, yet quietly rebuilds it through astrology, crystals and spiritual wellness. These practices offer meaning without authority and comfort without discipline. Paganism hasnât vanished; it has adapted, trading temples for timelines and gods for vibes, while preserving the same ancient hunger for order.
Read More(ANALYSIS) The execution of 19-year-old wrestler Saleh Mohammadi by Iranâs tyrannical regime is not just another macabre hanging in the theocracyâs escalating use of capital punishment, but a revealing incident in how the state confronts ongoing dissent.
Read MoreA new report links interfaith cooperation and religious freedom to economic stability. It measures dialogue, workplace inclusion and government support â arguing that cities fostering trust and pluralism attract investment and skilled talent while reducing social tensions that could disrupt long-term economic growth.
Read More(ANALYSIS) Each March, many of the countryâs most selective colleges and universities release their admissions decisions, reviving debates over the roles of race, wealth and privilege â and putting Americansâ cultural obsession with rankings back in the spotlight.
Read More(ANALYSIS) The Democratic Senate candidacy of James Talarico in Texas represents more than a conventional partisan contest. If he succeeds, it would signal a reopening of that religious space for the left. If he fails, it will only reinforce the notion that overtly Christian rhetoric remains the domain of conservative politics.
Read MoreIn true Trump fashion, Jackson Lahmeyer â founder of Pastors for Trump â is touting a âHUGE Announcementâ next week and hinting strongly that heâll enter the race for Oklahomaâs 1st Congressional District seat.
Read More(ANALYSIS) Every major escalation in the Middle East sends shock waves far beyond the region. In the United States, those shock waves arrive not as distant tremors â but as catalysts for domestic radicalization and violence, particularly against Jewish communities. The data, in this regard, is unambiguous.
Read MoreThe movie has all the beats you want: Likeable characters, a clear villain, good pacing, decent scares and a clear social fear itâs tapping into. It also has the typical horror contrivances where characters have to be extremely obtuse or be insanely unlucky to keep them from getting out of the situation almost immediately.
Read More(ANALYSIS) Silent retreats have become increasingly common in the United States in recent years. To calm down and reset their nervous systems, people relinquish their phones and reading materials and commit to speaking at a bare minimum to learn practices of self-awareness.
Read More(ANALYSIS) In theory, many Christians support pacifism or non-violent resistance, but for Iranian Christians, those theories are challenged by the harsh realities of a hellish regime and an ongoing war. This question of âjust warâ has a long history, going back to the first centuries of the church.
Read More(ANALYSIS) The NCAA menâs basketball tournament once again features a strong group of religiously affiliated schools, particularly those with Catholic and Protestant traditions. These programs bring a mix of championship expectations and underdog potential into this seasonâs March Madness. The action all starts with a glut of first round games.
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