Avril Haines, the director of national intelligence, said Iran was seeking to interfere in the U.S. election and was stoking protests against Israel as it wages war with Hamas, including through funding demonstrations.
Toned-down synod document backs female leadership, but not as deacons
The agenda for the next round of the Synod on Synodality, scheduled for Oct. 4-27 in Rome, will focus on female leadership and the inclusion of women in the Catholic Church, according to a document released Tuesday (July 9) by…
Chief prosecutor defends Vatican’s legal system after recent criticism of pope’s absolute power
The Vatican’s chief prosecutor has strongly defended the integrity and fairness of the city state’s justice system following criticism that Pope Francis’ absolute power and his interventions in the so-called “trial of the century” last year violated the defendants’ fundamental rights.
Columbia removes 3 deans over text exchange deriding concerns of campus antisemitism
Three Columbia University administrators have “been permanently removed from their positions” after sending a series of derisive text messages during a panel on campus Jewish life, the university’s provost announced Monday.
West Texas pastor who used illegal donations from churches to campaign for office is fined $3,500
A West Texas pastor who used his parish’s resources to campaign for office and several pastors from other churches who donated to him were fined after the state’s ethics commission determined that each violated election law.
Israel’s Holocaust memorial opens a conservation facility to store artifacts, photos and more
Israel’s national Holocaust museum opened a new conservation facility in Jerusalem on Monday that will preserve, restore and store its more than 45,000 artifacts and works of art in a vast new building, including five floors of underground storage.
Join BNG for a conversation with Terry York about Kurt Kaiser
BNG’s next “change-making conversation” webinar will feature Baylor University professor Terry York talking about his new biography of Kurt Kaiser. The free webinar will be offered Thursday, July 18, at 12:30 p.m. Central time. Advance registration is required here. Kurt…
Ministry jobs and more
Baptist News Global provides a free listing of ministry-related jobs for Baptist churches, theological institutions and organizations across the United States. Each free posting is for 30 days and is limited to 150 words. Postings may be extended another 30…
French voters reject far right — but elevate left-wing alliance with history of antisemitism allegations
In a surprise outcome, French voters rejected a far-right party with antisemitic roots — but elevated a left-wing alliance that has faced antisemitism allegations of its own.
A Family Loses 3 Generations of Women in India Crowd’s Panic
Vinod Kumar was away from home on Tuesday, as he usually is for days at a time in search of masonry work, when he got the dreadful call.
When Worship Leaders Go on Vacation, Churches Get Creative
When you imagine the summer attendance slump at church, you probably picture empty pews, not an empty stage.
Israel approves plans for nearly 5,300 new homes in West Bank settlements
The Israeli government has approved plans to build nearly 5,300 new homes in settlements in the occupied West Bank, a monitoring group said Thursday, the latest in a campaign to accelerate settlement expansion, aimed at cementing Israeli control over the…