Month: March 2019
The Vatican usually waits 70 years after the end of a pontificate to open up the relevant archives.
Pope: Vatican next year to open archives on wartime Pius XII
by: Frances D’Emilio Mar. 4, 2019 VATICAN CITY (AP) — Declaring that the church “isn’t afraid of history,” Pope Francis said Monday he has decided to open up the VaticanRead More
The Christian nonprofit has been partnering with Christian artists and authors over the past four decades
Compassion International’s Roadshow Tour combines music and ministry
by: Steve Rabey Mar 1, 2019 (RNS) — Compassion International encourages people to “Sponsor a child today!” — donating a small monthly amount to help a child in poverty goRead More
Scout Day is held by Boy Scouts of America to recognize contributions of church young people and adults to Scouting.
A Scout is reverent: Aurora Methodists celebrate Scout Sunday
AURORA, Ill., Feb. 26, 2019–Flowing Forth United Methodist Church in Aurora celebrated annual Scout Sunday, Feb. 24, with scouts and adult volunteers leading the weekly worship service. Scout Day isRead More
American authorities should move seriously to start a public debate...
Opinion: U.S. Authorities Should Ban Niqab and Burqa
Editor’s note: This is an updated version as of 9:28 p.m., March 2, 2019. American authorities should start a serious public debate that aims towards banning the Niqab and BurqaRead More
The service is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at Sugar Grove UMC...
Five Fox Valley Methodist churches to hold community Ash Wednesday service
SUGAR GROVE, Ill., Feb. 25, 2019 — Five Fox Valley United Methodist churches will partner in a joint Ash Wednesday service to open Lent. The service is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6,Read More