Redefining the papacy?: A weak Pope Francis is wielding power and rewriting the narrative of how popes exercise authority
Ukraine conflict: As Russia retakes Kursk, Ukrainians ask, “Was it worth it?”
Weary of war?: In Israel, reservist burnout and little public appetite for more war in Gaza
“Who else will take care of them?”: In the remote Amazon, midwives care for women stranded by drought
Power of Babel: Real-time AI translation may be coming to church near you
The Interview: In Mennonite pastor Isaac Villegas’ new book, God is a migrant, too
24th March, 2025
KILLED: Pakistan’s army, 16 Islamist militants along the country’s western border with Afghanistan, a statement said on Sunday.
INVESTING: The UK, £600 million to train construction workers and help tackle severe skills shortages that could undermine its plan to build 1.5 million homes by 2029 and boost economic growth, the government said.
VISITING: Usha Vance, the wife of US Vice President JD Vance, Greenland, as President Donald Trump clings to the idea of a US annexation of the strategic, semi-autonomous Danish territory.
24th March, 2025
Number of children projected to need life-saving humanitarian work in 2025: Some 213 million children in 146 countries
Source: UNICEF
Essay: In the battle to keep ICE from raiding US houses of worship, the grassroots needs to flex more muscle
ANDRE HENRY says, in an article first published on Religion News Service, that fighting for a more equitable America has always been part of faith-based organisations’ role, including non-violent direct action…
Essay: Worried about the US birth rate? Make our economy and society more family friendly
US Catholic commentator THOMAS REESE, in an article first published on Religion News Service, says blaming political opponents will not address the US declining birthrate…
Essay: At the King of Jordan’s interfaith iftar, Orthodox and Catholic leaders attack Christian Zionism
DAOUD KUTTAB, in an article first published on Religion News Service, says Christian leaders spoke against the idea of Christian Zionism at the event in Amman earlier this month…
24th March, 2025
“We are facing the most significant crisis of our lifetimes because of President Trump’s unjustified trade actions and his threats to our sovereignty…Our response must be to build a strong economy and a more secure Canada. President Trump claims that Canada isn’t a real country. He wants to break us so America can own us. We will not let that happen.”
– Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in comments made as he announced an election would be held on 28th April (as quoted on Reuters)
24th March, 2025
UK churches need to invest in opening new youth clubs, says ANDY MOSSOP. Read the article on the Premier Christianity website…
Magnifying God: Seeking to honour God in worship and in deeds.
Finding hope and a future
In an article marking International Women’s Day, SALLY BRUCE, of DFN (Dignity Freedom Network), looks at how the organisation is working to set women free…
Welcome to Sight’s new ‘Sponsored Articles’ feature
DAVID ADAMS, Sight editor and publisher, explains why Sight is now offering advertisers a sponsored articles option…
Postcards: Hallelujah! A day to celebrate the Pope’s release from the hospital – and his beloved gelato
GIADA ZAMPANO, of Associated Press, reports on the launch of a new gelato flavour to celebrate the Catholic Church’s holy year…
Wow!: UK cathedrals witnessing how art is helping trauma survivors in Nigeria
ANGELA YOUNGMAN reports on a touring exhibition revealing how the work of British artist Hannah Rose Thomas has helped women who have experienced sexual violence in northern Nigeria…
Great Prayers: You’ve likely heard the Serenity Prayer – but not its backstory
SCOTT PAETH, in an article first published on The Conversation, looks at the origins – and two versions – of the ‘Serenity Prayer’…
StrangeSights: A long ambulance ride; a minute’s silence for whom?; and, a gorilla on the loose (or not)…
DAVID ADAMS provides a round-up of some stories on the odder side of life…
This Life: Inexplicable joy
SAMANTHA ELLEY reflects on being able to access an ever-present joy, in both extraordinary times and the mundane…
Lifestory: For one Iranian family and their church, Trump’s refugee freeze leaves son in exile
In California, a church had worked for years to help an Iranian family in their congregation bring their son to the US. He had all but boarded a flight when the freeze came. JACK JENKINS, of Religion News Service, reports…
On the Screen: ‘House of David’ a quality retelling of the old Testament King’s story (if a little different from the Bible)
DAVID ADAMS watches the first couple of episodes of the new TV series…
On the Screen: ‘I’m Still Here’ is a moving portrayal of one family’s stand against injustice
DAVID ADAMS watches Brazilian director Walter Salles’ ‘I’m Still Here’…
On the Screen: ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ – an unnecessary imitation game
MARCUS CHEONG takes a look at the return of Captain America to the big screen…
Helpdesk: How video games can support children’s wellbeing
FIONA SCOTT, in an article first published on The Conversation, says case studies show that when designed well, digital and video games can support children’s wellbeing in a range of important ways…
A Sustainable Life: Butterflies declined by 22 per cent in just two decades across the US – there are ways you can help save them
ELIZA GRAMES, a member of the US Geological Survey’s Powell Center Status of Butterflies of the United States Working Group, looks at the decline of butterflies in the continental US, why that’s important and how you can help reverse it…
Significant Sights: The Pantheon – inside the monument to Rome’s legacy and Christian transformation
CLEMENTE LISI, in an article first published on Religion Unplugged, looks at the complicated history of Rome’s Pantheon…
Snapshot: Elephant herd, Zimbabwe
See BEAUTY VAN STAM’s image…
Snapshot: Sunset over Phnom Penh, Cambodia
See ROTH CHANVIRAK’s image…
Snapshot: Sunset over Jurmala Beach on Latvia’s Baltic Sea shore
See RAIMOND KLAVINS’ image…
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