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Richard Smallwood, contemporary gospel musician known for ‘Total Praise,’ dies at 77

Richard Smallwood, contemporary gospel musician known for ‘Total Praise,’ dies at 77

by News Feed Editor | Dec 30, 2025 | Religion

(RNS) — Richard Smallwood, a singer and pianist best known for his contemporary gospel music hit “Total Praise,” died Tuesday (Dec. 30). Smallwood was 77. He died of complications of kidney failure at a rehabilitation and nursing center in Sandy Spring, Maryland, his...
Israel says it will halt several aid organizations’ operations in Gaza starting in 2026

Israel says it will halt several aid organizations’ operations in Gaza starting in 2026

by News Feed Editor | Dec 30, 2025 | Religion

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Tuesday (Dec. 30) said it had suspended more than two dozen humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders and CARE, from operating in the Gaza Strip for failing to comply with new registration rules. Israel says the rules are...
Acting ACNA archbishop faced claims of financial misconduct prior to current role

Acting ACNA archbishop faced claims of financial misconduct prior to current role

by News Feed Editor | Dec 30, 2025 | Religion

(RNS) — Bishop Julian Dobbs, who was appointed last month to serve as acting archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America, was previously investigated — and reportedly cleared — of two instances of financial misconduct, both allegedly involving tens of thousands...
Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 85

Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 85

by News Feed Editor | Dec 30, 2025 | Religion

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jeffrey R. Holland, a high-ranking official in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who was next in line to become the faith’s president, has died. He was 85. Holland died early Saturday morning from complications associated with...
4 dead, dozens injured in Syria during clashes between Alawites and counterdemonstrators

4 dead, dozens injured in Syria during clashes between Alawites and counterdemonstrators

by News Feed Editor | Dec 30, 2025 | Religion

LATAKIA, Syria (AP) — Clashes broke out on Syria’s coast between protesters from the Alawite religious minority and counterdemonstrators Sunday, killing at least four people and injuring dozens of others, health officials said. The clashes came two days after a...
As a year of two popes ends, Catholics and the world watch as Leo takes charge

As a year of two popes ends, Catholics and the world watch as Leo takes charge

by News Feed Editor | Dec 29, 2025 | Religion

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In 2025, the Catholic Church and the Vatican witnessed the death of Pope Francis and the election of the first pope born in the United States, Leo XIV. While the year was marked by profound change, the new pope emphasized his intention to lead the...
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