Alberta, Victoria withdrawals “devastating blow” for Commonwealth Games
Reuters The 2030 Commonwealth Games were tipped to be a glorious celebration of the competition’s centenary in Canada, the country which hosted the inaugural edition of the multi-sport quadrennial event a century ago. But the future of the Games was thrown into doubt on Thursday when the province of Alberta withdrew its support for a […]
‘His Story’: ‘Duck Dynasty’-backed Gen Z Jesus musical to debut in Texas
Written by then-16-year-old homeschooler Anna Miriam Brown, the show is coming to the stage thanks to Broadway vets and evangelical celebrities. KATHRYN POST, of Religion News Service, reports…
Why Alexander Hamilton gave his heart to Jesus at a Texas church this weekend
United States RNS When offered a chance to save his soul at a Texas church this past weekend, Alexander Hamilton did not throw away his shot. During a slightly adapted production of the hit musical Hamilton at The Door Church, a large, diverse congregation, the main character bowed his head, closed his eyes and gave his […]
New Zealand city takes down statue of British navy commander
Wellington, New ZealandReuters A New Zealand city on Friday took down a statue of a British navy commander accused of killing indigenous Maori people in the 19th century, as global debate swirls over monuments that represent racial oppression. Statues glorifying colonialists and slave traders have come into focus as part of a broader movement inspired […]