Pope announces web designer as first millennial saint – POLITICO

Pope announces web designer as first millennial saint – POLITICO

The Catholic Church will soon get its first millennial saint, an Italian teenager who designed websites for the church, Pope Francis announced Wednesday. Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old who died of leukemia in 2006, will be canonized in April next year, the pope said at his weekly audience in the Vatican. Acutis was beatified in 2020 … Read more

Disgraced Justin Welby could be banned from leading church services after failing to report child abuse to the police

Disgraced Justin Welby could be banned from leading church services after failing to report child abuse to the police

SHAMED Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby could be banned from leading church services after failing to report child abuse to the police. The Church of England’s former most senior cleric resigned last week over a report criticising his handling of allegations against Christian camp leader John Smyth, who sexually abused 130 boys and young men. … Read more

Oklahoma attorney general says state schools superintendent cannot mandate students watch prayer video

Oklahoma attorney general says state schools superintendent cannot mandate students watch prayer video

The Oklahoma attorney general’s office responded after the state’s education superintendent sent an email this week to public school administrators requiring them to show students his video announcement of a new Department of Religious Freedom and Patriotism. In the video, he prays for President-elect Trump. Ryan Walters, a Republican, announced the new office on Wednesday and on Thursday sent … Read more

New Islamic college to offer full-time undergraduate degree programme

New Islamic college to offer full-time undergraduate degree programme

REFRESHING OF CULTURAL PRECINCTS In a speech delivered to nearly 1,000 volunteers, grassroots leaders and community partners gathered at the ITE College Central, Mr Wong also touched on rejuvenation works ongoing in key cultural precincts such as Kampong Glam. For one, the Malay Heritage Centre in the district has been closed for redevelopment.  The National Heritage … Read more

The streets of Philadelphia brace for America’s most divisive election – POLITICO

The streets of Philadelphia brace for America’s most divisive election – POLITICO

The other side, while usually making its point at a lower volume, is just as blinkered. On her weeknight evening show on MSNBC, progressive commentator Joy Reid makes no meaningful effort to balance her perspectives or those of her anti-Trump guests. She told viewers Trump is a dangerous “felon on probation awaiting sentencing” who has … Read more

Fears grow that Israel is seeking to reopen Lebanon’s internal fault lines – POLITICO

Fears grow that Israel is seeking to reopen Lebanon’s internal fault lines – POLITICO

Even staunch Lebanese opponents of Hezbollah, who have long hoped to see the back of Iran’s most important regional ally, are recoiling at a military campaign that’s triggered the country’s biggest population displacement in over four decades. Oct 15 7 mins read Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator … Read more

‘Let The Children Die First’: African Cult Leader ‘Convinced’ Over 400 People To Starve Themselves To Death For End Of The World

‘Let The Children Die First’: African Cult Leader ‘Convinced’ Over 400 People To Starve Themselves To Death For End Of The World

A horrifying chapter in Kenya’s history was uncovered when authorities raided the Good News International Ministries (GNIM), led by self-proclaimed pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie. Mackenzie convinced over 400 people, including children, to starve themselves to death in preparation for what he described as the ‘end of the world’. The discovery of mass graves shocked the … Read more

Does Utopia Exist? David Jeremiah Launches New Teaching Series and Book

Does Utopia Exist? David Jeremiah Launches New Teaching Series and Book

What is wrong with the world? What is happening to our planet? Will we ever find utopia? This fall, Dr. David Jeremiah, founder and host of Turning Point broadcast ministry, is launching a new book and teaching series entitled The Coming Golden Age where he answers the question, “Does utopia exist?” and explores many other interesting … Read more

Taiwanese flock to China religious festival despite tensions

Taiwanese flock to China religious festival despite tensions

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te angered Beijing on Thursday (Oct 10), reiterating that China has no right to represent Taiwan. Taiwanese and Western officials have warned China could stage military drills in response. China has ramped up the frequency of war games around Taiwan in recent months, launching large-scale “punishment” drills in May after Lai’s inauguration. … Read more

Israel hits Hamas, Hezbollah hard on Oct. 7 anniversary – POLITICO

Israel hits Hamas, Hezbollah hard on Oct. 7 anniversary – POLITICO

The IDF also announced its fighter jets struck launchers and tunnels in Gaza to foil a planned rocket attack on Oct. 7, Israeli media reported. Oct. 7 marks one year since Hamas’ cross-border raid which killed 1,200 Israelis and triggered Israel’s invasion of Gaza, in which it has killed more than 40,000 Palestinians and left … Read more