In Hiroshima, the Vatican Joined Religious Leaders to Change the Narrative on AI
Muslims, Jews, Christians, and religious leaders from Eastern traditions gathered to call for an ethical use of artificial intelligence.
Global Baptists Pass Resolution Condemning Christian Nationalism
During the annual gathering of the Baptist World Alliance, members of the body’s general council unanimously passed a resolution on religious nationalism that specifically denounced Christian Nationalism. Two other unanimous resolutions addressed issues of world hunger and the Israel-Gaza conflict.
With New Patriarch, Bulgarian Orthodox Church Turns Toward Moscow
Many who opposed Daniil, the new Patriarch of All Bulgaria, worry that his election represents a sharp turn away from the policies of his predecessor, Neophyte I, who is remembered as a unifier.
Dozens Rally in Pakistan After a Christian Man Is Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy
This comes nearly a year after one of the worst mob attacks on Christians in the country.
The National Council of Churches Highlights Overlooked Global Conflicts
The largest ecumenical body in the United States included a panel about the ongoing tragedies in Armenia, Haiti, and Sudan as part of their recent Impact Week.
Heads of Churches Say Israeli Government Is Demanding They Pay Property Tax, Upsetting Status Quo
There are 182,000 Christians in Israel, 50,000 in the West Bank and Jerusalem, and 1,300 in Gaza, according to the U.S. State Department. The vast majority are Palestinians.
It Was Meant To Be a Christian Utopia. Now This Nigerian Community Is Helpless Against Rising Seas
Buildings have sunk into the Atlantic Ocean, an increasingly common image along the vulnerable West African coast.
Our Lord in the Attic
This issue of A Public Witness explores how a hidden 17th-century church in Amsterdam can teach us lessons about the need for religious freedom and a pluralistic public square.
With Cheekiness and Fawning Excitement, Comedians Meet Pope Francis
Despite their cultural and religious differences, a rowdy pack of more than 100 comedians from around the world embraced the ‘warmth and openness’ they experienced.
Pope Francis Becomes First Pontiff to Address a G7 Summit, Raises Alarm About AI
He offered an ethical take on an issue that is increasingly on the agenda of international summits, government policy, and corporate boards alike.