John Ross
"fashioned a deceitful scheme to manipulate the Executive Committee of Liberty"
Liberty University sues former President Jerry Falwell Jr. for $10 million, citing conspiracy, breach of contract
by: Bob Smietana April 16, 2021 (RNS) — Liberty University, one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, is suing former President Jerry Falwell Jr. for $10 million, citing a breachRead More
"We have been inspired by his unwavering loyalty to our queen..."
Somber, deeply Anglican funeral honors Prince Philip for his service and devotion
by: Paul O’Donnell April 17, 2021 (RNS) — In a funeral service that offered as much military pomp as it did spiritual comfort, the life of Prince Philip, the DukeRead More
By Friday afternoon, The Associated Press and CNN reported the Biden administration has reversed course...
Biden reverses course on refugee cap after faith groups express outrage
by: Jack Jenkins WASHINGTON, April 16, 2021 (RNS) — President Joe Biden’s administration has reversed a decision to keep in place a historically low cap on refugee admissions left byRead More
The 9th Pop-Up Food Pantry opens at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 19, at Phillips Park
Aurora to Feed 1,000 More Families on Monday
Aurora, Ill., April 16, 2021 — Less than a month after the last citywide pop-up food pantry, the City of Aurora – in collaboration with the Northern Illinois Food BankRead More
Recent study shows that white Evangelicals are less likely to get vaccinated than most other groups
Humanitarian Leaders Jamie Aten and Kent Annan launch petition to encourage Evangelicals to get vaccinated against COVID-19
WHEATON, Ill., April 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Jamie Aten and Kent Annan have started an online petition on Change.org encouraging fellow Evangelicals to get vaccinated against COVID-19. This is in response to a recent study by Pew ResearchRead More
“Desmond Tutu: A Spiritual Biography of South Africa’s Confessor,” Battle delves into Tutu’s religious formation...
New book explores how Desmond Tutu’s Christian mysticism helped unite a nation
by: Yonat Shimron April 14, 2021 (RNS) — Much has been written about the Nobel Peace Prize-winning South African Anglican bishop Desmond Tutu, revered by generations as a kind ofRead More
So far only 2,500 refugees have admitted to the United States this fiscal year.
Urging Senator Durbin to press President Biden to increase refugee numbers
BATAVIA,Ill., April 13, 2021 — Today, I (John Ross) called U.S. Senator Dick Durbin’s office in Washington to urge him to confront President Biden on his delay in signing ofRead More
PBS Newshour interviews SBC leader
Russell Moore: “A vaccination is not only something that’s acceptable for Christians”
“A vaccination is not only something that’s acceptable for Christians. It’s something we ought to thank God that we have the technology for because it’s going to get us backRead More
“faith-based groups that work with refugees are concerned about the impact of that delay...”
Canceled flights, expired clearances: US refugee resettlement in limbo awaiting promised changes
by: Emily McFarlan Miller April 8, 2021 (RNS) — It’s been two months since President Joe Biden signed an executive order he said would “begin the hard work of restoring ourRead More