At least nine monks killed in Thailand after boy drives truck into procession
An 11-year-old boy drove his parents’ truck into a Buddhist procession in Thailand, killing at least nine monks and injuring several others in the town of Mukdahan.
Vatican excommunicates all members of ultra-conservative rebel group SSPX
The Vatican has excommunicated all members of the ultra-conservative Society of Saint Pius X after the group ordained bishops without papal consent, creating a formal schism within the Catholic Church.
Founder of prominent underground church released from prison in China
Ezra Jin, founder of China’s prominent underground Zion Church, has been released from prison and arrived in the United States following diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration.
Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030
The Church of England rejected a proposal to rewild 30% of its land by 2030, instead passing an amendment without measurable nature restoration targets.
As Abdul El-Sayed breaks a barrier, anti-Muslim vitriol surges on multiple fronts
Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim nominated by the Democratic Party for U.S. Senate in Michigan, but his nomination coincided with increased anti-Muslim rhetoric and community tensions over mosque construction proposals nationwide.
While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis
Taliban leaders marked five years in power in Afghanistan with celebrations, while a UN official warned of a severe human rights crisis, including bans on girls’ education and restrictions on women’s public participation.