Berlin Flores Articles
Nigerian Cardinal Says He’s One With Country’s Youth on Eve of Papal Dialogue
Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke, the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia bishop, told Nigeria’s youth that he is ‘one with them’ in hoping for a “fruitful conversation” with Pope Francis on the eve of the virtual papal dialogue on Nov. 1. Pope Francis Pens Letter to Fellow Jesuit, Fr Sabino Maffeo, on His Centenary
Pope Francis on Tuesday penned a letter addressed to fellow Jesuit, Fr. Sabino Maffeo, who celebrated his 100th birthday. Father Sabino was the former Technical Director of Vatican Radio, the Vatican News website said. SBC Pastors Sign Letter Calling for Exclusion of Women Pastors
At least 805 Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) officials and pastors have signed a Northern Virginia pastor’s letter urging for a change in the convention’s constitution to explicitly prohibit women from holding the title of pastor. Pope Francis Tells Catholics on All Saints’ Day: ‘Disarm Hearts, Become Peacemakers’
Pope Francis issued a call for Catholics on Tuesday to serve as global peacemakers by ‘disarming their hearts.’ Louisiana’s Largest School Board Hopefuls Face Huge Challenges Upon Election
Candidates for the Jefferson Parish School Board, which handles Louisiana’s biggest public school district, identified major challenges they stand to face should they get elected. Georgia’s Black Church Community Urges Congregants to Vote Amid State’s Voting Restrictions
Leaders of traditionally Black churches in Georgia held a campaign rally on Sunday, Nov. 1, to urge congregants to go out and cast their votes. The move came amid the state Legislature’s new voting restrictions. Anti-Corruption Org Orders Resignation of Christian Pilgrim Head Rev. Yakubu Pam, Says He ‘Betrayed Public Trust’
The Civil Rights Action Against Corruption (CRAAC) has asked Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) Executive Secretary Rev. Yakubu Pam to vacate his post amid accusations of betraying the public trust. Lebanese Christian President Michel Aoun Vacates Post, Creates Political Vacuum Crisis
Lebanese President Michel Aoun’s resignation on Sunday has left a political vacuum in the country amid a crisis. Aoun has left the country without a president and without a replacement, according to an article by The Jakarta Post. HK Judge Orders 13-month Jail Sentence for Protestant Pastor on Sedition Charges
A Hong Kong magistrate has ordered a 13-month jail sentence for a Protestant pastor accused of committing sedition while attending a court hearing against a political activist. Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? 10 Halloween Fun Facts You Should Know
Halloween is among the yearly global traditions that many Christians and Catholics celebrate. It is also a somewhat divisive subject that Catholics and Christian believers debate whether to continue observing or ditching it altogether.