We published hundreds of stories covering events and issues from around the globe this year to inform, inspire and challenge our readers. Here are 10 stories that helped shape our 2018…
We published hundreds of stories covering events and issues from around the globe this year to inform, inspire and challenge our readers. Here are 10 stories that helped shape our 2018…
BILLY GRAHAM: ‘AMERICA’S PASTOR’ DIES AT 99
ADELLE M BANKS and ALICIA C SHEPARD, of Religion News Service, report on the passing of Billy Graham…
PUBLIC LIFE: MAKING THE CASE FOR THE INFLUENCE OF CHRISTIANITY IN WESTERN DEMOCRACIES
Nick Spencer, director of research at the Theos Christian think tank in the UK, is giving the Richard Johnson lectures in Australia later this month under the title of ‘Where did I come from?: Christianity, secularism and the individual’. He speaks with DAVID ADAMS…
JERUSALEM: SOME CHRISTIANS AND JEWS HAIL US EMBASSY MOVE AS KEY TO A BIBLICAL PLAN
MICHELE CHABIN, of Religion News Service, reports on responses to the contentious opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem…
IRELAND: POPE FRANCIS CLOSES VISIT WITH APPEAL TO DIVIDED CATHOLICS
CHRISTINE A SCHELLER, writing for Religion News Service, reports on the Pope’s historic visit to Ireland last weekend…
AUSTRALIA: NEW PM’S FAITH A MATTER OF (INTER)NATIONAL CURIOSITY
There have been many Christian Prime Ministers in Australia’s history. But for the first time, a Pentecostal Christian holds that office, prompting a greater-than-usual level of public interest in the PM’s faith. DAVID ADAMS reports…
IN DEPTH: WHAT’S NEXT FOR WILLOW CREEK?
As a summer of new allegations against founding pastor Bill Hybels, of resignations and apologies and plans, draws to a close, the once-promising future of Illinois-based Willow Creek Community Church appears uncertain. EMILY MCFARLAN MILLER, of Religion News Service, reports…
ASIA BIBI: “A VICTORY FOR PAKISTAN AND MILLIONS OF MARGINALISED PEOPLE”
World Watch Monitor reports on the acquittal of Asia Bibi and reactions to it…
COPTIC CHURCH: ANGER ERUPTS IN EGYPT AFTER MASSACRE OF CHRISTIAN PILGRIMS
JACOB WIRTSCHAFTER and MINA NADER report for Religion News Service…
PHOTO ESSAY: IN THE SHADOWS OF PEACE – CHURCHES ACCOMPANY FRAGILE LIFE IN RURAL COLOMBIA
In a special report for Sight, ALBIN HILLERT reports on how churches in Colombia are helping former rebels transition from a life of guerrilla warfare to peaceful co-existence with local communities…
IMMIGRATION: SPEAKING UP FOR THE BIBLICAL MANDATE OF “WELCOMING THE STRANGER”
DAVID ADAMS speaks with Jenny Yang, head of advocacy at US-headquartered humanitarian organisation, World Relief, about her work to help Christians see immigration as a matter of faith…
