Editor DAVID ADAMS takes a look back at some of the people Sight featured in 2024…
Conversations: US hospital chaplain JS Park talks grief in new book
“The biggest myth I see is that grief is a poison to get past,” said Park, who spoke to KATHRYN POST of Religion News Service…
Preacher, author, cancer warrior: Meet ‘The Autism Pastor’ Lamar Hardwick
KATHRYN POST, of Religion News Service, reports that Hardwick recently retired as lead pastor of Tri-Cities Church in East Point, Georgia, as he receives ongoing treatment for stage 4 cancer….
The Leader: Melissa Lipsett, CEO of Baptist World Aid Australia
JO KADLECEK speaks with Melissa Lipsett about her work with the aid agency, her time working in Navy intelligence and as a pastor, and the challenge of ending global poverty…
Catholic Church: The keeper of the Vatican’s secrets is retiring. Here’s what he wants you to know
NICOLE WINFIELD, of the Associated Press, speaks with Bishop Sergio Pagano, prefect of the Vatican Apostolic Archive…
‘God’s Ghostwriters’: New Testament scholar Candida Moss looks at the hidden hands behind the Bible
In her new book, Moss argues that slaves and other lower-status workers played a key role in producing and preserving the Christian Scriptures. BOB SMIETANA, of Religion News Service, reports…
Sherwin Gardner: Caribbean musician’s viral hit song surpasses a billion TikTok views
“It’s like a prayer,” Gardner said of his hit song. “God already kind of answered that – within the first two weeks of the year.” ADELLE M BANKS, of Religion News Service, reports…
“Voice of a people”: Unfazed by danger and power, Guatemalan cardinal keeps up fight for migrants and the poor
GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO, of Associated Press, reports on the work of Cardinal Álvaro Ramazzini…
‘The Trials of Jesus’: New book reflects a legacy of learning for former Australian Anglican Bishop Paul Barnett
JO KADLECEK speaks with Dr Paul Barnett about his latest book, ‘The Trials of Jesus’, and a lifetime spent learning, teaching and pastoring…
Being Volodymyr Zelenskiy: How war has changed Ukraine’s leader
TOM BALMFORTH, JOHN IRISH and MAX HUNDER, of Reuters, report on the man leading Ukraine’s defence in the face of a Russian invasion…
The Interview: Shirley Hoogstra on leading Christian higher ed through a decade of change
ADELLE M BANKS, of Religion News Service, speaks to Shirley Hoogstra, who is moving into a new role after 10 years of leading the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities in the US…
“Father of liberation theology”: Gutiérrez still inspires young Latin American theologians
While liberation theology has been criticised for a view of oppression that is too simplistic, young Latin American theologians say Rev Gustavo Gutiérrez opened the doors for new movements in Catholic thought, even as the Vatican warmed to his legacy. EDUARDO CAMPOS LIMA, of Religion News Service, reports…
The Interview: Sean Rowe wants to realign the Episcopal Church
The Presiding Bishop was elected on a mandate to reorganise the denomination’s aging structure and adapt to modern times. It’s something he knows a bit about. YONAT SHIMRON, of Religion News Service, reports…
