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Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege Decries Sexual Violence in DRC, Says Congolese People ‘Dream of Peace’
Dr. Denis Mukwege, the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize laureate from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), blasted the sexual violence committed by M23 terrorists against Congolese women. Mukwege said the Congolese people' dream of peace' for their country amid the hardships they experience. US Sanctions Filipino Pastor Apollo Quiboloy Over Alleged Sex Trafficking of Minors
The United States Department of Treasury had sanctioned Filipino pastor Apollo Quiboloy and over 40 other individuals from nine countries for their alleged human rights violations and corruption activities. UN Raises Red Flag Over Israel’s Refusal to OK Visas for UN Staff
The United Nations (UN) has raised red flags over Israel’s decision not to issue visas to its staff tasked with giving Palestinian aid. Tensions Rise as Israeli Authorities Limit, Reject Christians’ Permit Applications for Bethlehem Visit
The recent decision of Israeli authorities to limit and sometimes outrightly reject the permit applications of Christians to visit Bethlehem has given rise to tension in the already volatile Gaza Strip region. 12 December Holidays Religions Celebrate Around the World
One can easily say December is a month of festivities and celebrations for a multitude of believers.Whether you are a Catholic, a Christian, or a Jew, here are 12 December holidays religions celebrate around the world: Former Nickelodeon Star-turned-Youth Pastor Kel Mitchell Says He ‘Wants God in Everything He Does’
Kel Mitchell, the former Nickelodeon star of "All That" and "Kenan & Kel" shows, told reporters he became a licensed pastor due to his desire to 'have God in everything he does.' Ohio Senate Drops Proposed ‘Genital Inspection’ of Trans Female Athletes from HB 151, OKs Birth Certificates Instead
The Ohio Senate recently dropped a provision from House Bill 151, which said athletes suspected of being transsexual must undergo a 'genital inspection' as part of the verification process. Instead, they would be required to submit birth certificates to prove their sex. Indian Catholic Bishops Tell Federal Govt: ‘Do Not Fight Quotas on Dalit Christians, Muslims’
The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) had recently asked the country’s federal government not to oppose moves to extend reservation quotas to Dalit Christians and Muslims across India. Cardinal Krajewski Revisits Italian Island of Ischia Following Devastating Flood, Extends Pope Francis’s ‘Closeness’ to Grieving Families
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski revisited the island of Ischia in Italy on Dec. 8 to express Pope Francis' closeness to the grieving families following the devastating flooding in November. US House of Representatives OKs Same-sex Marriage Bill; Biden’s Signature Up
The Respect for Marriage Act, which would enshrine the federal government’s protection of same-sex and interracial marriages, has inched closer toward reality with the U.S. House of Representatives passing the proposal Thursday, 258-169-1. The approved bill will now be on President Joe Biden’s desk ...