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ACNA bishops, leaders weigh in on turbulent Ruch trial
(RNS) — On Friday, a lawyer who worked alongside the prosecutor claimed the court’s integrity has been ‘fatally undermined.’ On Tuesday, church leaders voiced confidence in the court’s ability to carry out the trial.
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POSTED JULY 29, 2025 6:36 PM |
Crowd surge at Hindu temple in northern India leaves at least 6 dead
LUCKNOW, India (AP) — The incident in the pilgrimage city of Haridwar occurred after a high-voltage electric wire reportedly fell on a temple path, triggering panic among the large crowd of devotees.
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POSTED JULY 29, 2025 3:44 PM |
Warsaw archbishop asks Vatican to defrock Polish priest charged with the killing of a homeless man
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Prosecutors on Saturday charged the priest, only identified as Mirosław M. in line with Polish privacy rules, with murder with particular cruelty.
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POSTED JULY 29, 2025 3:31 PM |
Head of China’s famous Shaolin Temple under investigation on suspicion of embezzling funds
BEIJING (AP) — The notice said a joint investigation was being carried out by multiple departments and its findings would be announced in due course.
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POSTED JULY 29, 2025 3:28 PM |
Released Israeli-Argentinian hostage fights for brother still held by Hamas
KFAR SABA, Israel (AP) — He was released Feb. 15 after 498 days in captivity. For most of that time, he was held in an underground cell in a tunnel with several other hostages, including his younger brother.
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POSTED JULY 29, 2025 3:26 PM |
An attack on a Congolese church killed nearly 40 worshippers. Here’s what to know
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — At least 38 people were confirmed dead in the church while another five were killed in a nearby village.
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POSTED JULY 29, 2025 3:22 PM |
Why government support for religion doesn’t necessarily make people more religious
(The Conversation) — History shows that governments’ attempts to strengthen religious institutions can backfire.
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POSTED JULY 29, 2025 3:19 PM |
The beach wasn’t always a vacation destination – for the ancient Greeks, it was a scary place
(The Conversation) — Beach vacations became popular only around the 19th-20th centuries – as part of the lifestyle of the wealthy.
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POSTED JULY 29, 2025 3:17 PM |
What is All That Shocking About Holiness?
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POSTED JULY 29, 2025 3:17 PM |
Do church leaders know how important they are? Latest State of Church Giving
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POSTED JULY 29, 2025 2:24 PM |
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Forget the Silent Auction: How to Focus Your Fundraising Energy
Rhea Wong answers your fundraising questions, emphasizing action over perfection, authentic donor engagement, and focus over busy-ness.
POSTED JULY 29, 2025 10:56 AM |
Burnout Rates Across Nonprofits Are Rising—but Flexible Reporting Could Help
Burnout in the nonprofit sector is, and will continue to be, an ongoing issue. But advocates see flexible, relationship-centered grant reporting as a solution to burnout and a step toward more equitable philanthropy.
POSTED JULY 29, 2025 10:30 AM |
From Service to Power—Retooling the Nonprofit Sector
The nonprofit sector is large, employing nearly one in 10 US workers. This means nonprofits have potential power. Converting that potential into real power, however, requires a change in mindset.
POSTED JULY 29, 2025 10:10 AM |
US Labor Officials Seek to Roll Back Protections—the Time to Comment Is Now!
The US Labor Department this month issued over 60 proposed changes to worker protections. But most haven’t taken effect—yet. The time for public comment is now.
POSTED JULY 29, 2025 6:51 AM |
Addressing the Medical Debt Crisis, One Bill at a Time
The work of medical debt relief organizations is even more critical now as millions of people are expected to be funneled into medical debt following the passage of the GOP tax bill.
POSTED JULY 28, 2025 4:12 PM |
The New Student Loan Regime—Pauses, Pain, and Limits on Forgiveness
The US student loan system has long been a mess. Under Biden, some progress was being made. But the Trump administration has more than reversed those gains.
POSTED JULY 28, 2025 1:17 PM |
Attacks on Journalists a Warning Sign for Civil Society
Escalating attacks on journalists in the United States during recent protests signal a broader threat to civil society, press freedom, and the democratic role of nonprofits.
POSTED JULY 28, 2025 11:00 AM |
Is Nothing Sacred? Western Apache Face Irreversible Loss for Copper Profits
In Arizona, copper mining threatens a Western Apache sacred site. In the name of securing domestic energy, Native American communities face mounting threats.
POSTED JULY 28, 2025 10:30 AM |
How Nonprofits Can Help Shape AI Governance
As the influence of artificial intelligence grows, the lack of governance and representation in its development is increasingly problematic. Nonprofits can play a vital role in ensuring AI is equitable and community-informed.
POSTED JULY 25, 2025 7:48 PM |
Two Protests, Two Continents: Grassroots Movements Against Toxic Waste Disposal
What can the people-powered protests movements of Pithampur, India, and North Carolina’s Warren County teach us?
POSTED JULY 25, 2025 7:42 PM |
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