Texas school districts can’t put Ten Commandments in classrooms, judge says
Texas cannot require public schools in Houston, Austin and other select districts to display the Ten Commandments in…
Federal judge blocks Texas law requiring Ten Commandments displayed in public school classrooms
A federal district court in Texas temporarily blocked a new state law on Wednesday that would have required…
Israel approves settlement project that could divide the West Bank
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel gave final approval Wednesday for a controversial settlement project in the occupied…
Israel plans a new phase of war in Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel is preparing to launch an expanded military operation in Gaza City, possibly in the…
Israel’s growing frustration over the war in Gaza erupts in nationwide protests – Toronto Star
Israel’s growing frustration over the war in Gaza erupts in nationwide protests Toronto StarMass protests held across Israel calling…
From the Pulpit: 100 churches unite to support Māori Wards – Seymour says religion and politics don’t mix
Act leader David Seymour said churches need to stay in their lane. “Get back to God,” he told…
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for local homeless people, invites them to lunch
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy — Pope Leo XIV spent the last Sunday of his summer vacation with several dozen…
Israel: Protesters go on strike demanding ceasefire and release of Gaza hostages
JERUSALEM (AP) — Protesters in Israel demanding a hostage deal escalated their campaign Sunday with a one-day nationwide…
Suspected Islamist rebels kill 30 in Congo’s North Kivu province
KINSHASA, Congo — Suspected Islamist rebels have killed at least 30 people in a series of attacks in…
Israel prepares to move Palestinians to southern Gaza as Israelis urge mass protest over war
NAHARIYA, Israel (AP) — Israel announced Saturday that it is preparing to move Palestinians from combat zones to…
Macron vows justice after unknown attackers chop down tree honoring murdered Jew
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron pledged Friday that no effort will be spared to track down and…
Oxfam and other aid groups says Israel’s rules are blocking aid to Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than 100 nonprofit groups warned Thursday that Israel’s rules for aid…