Christianity – Page 5 – Prologue Journal

Texas board approves Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools

Jerusalem Post Critics argue the curriculum violates the separation of church and state by promoting Christianity in public schools. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/christianity-news/article-830672

Pope Francis breaks with tradition on his own funeral and burial rites

Jerusalem Post Francis opts to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore, breaking with St. Peter’s Basilica tradition. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/christianity-news/article-830670

Berlin’s St. Hedwig’s Cathedral reopens after six-year renovation

Jerusalem Post the redesign represents an almost radical new beginning after long disputes. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/christianity-news/article-830669

Pope Francis to canonize ‘God’s Influencer’ and the ‘First Digital Saint,’ Carlo Acutis

Jerusalem Post Acutis, who died at 15 from leukemia, used social media to reach a wider audience. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/christianity-news/article-830616

Brooklyn priest removed after greenlighting filming of Sabrina Carpenter video in church

Jerusalem Post The music video for “Feather” depicts Sabrina Carpenter experiencing harassment by an array of men, all of whom end up being killed in grisly ways. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/christianity-news/article-830614

Pope Francis suggests international study into possible genocide in Gaza

Jerusalem Post In excerpts published on Sunday from a new forthcoming book, the pontiff said some international experts say “what is happening in Gaza has the characteristics of a genocide.” https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-829482

‘Grinch’ pro-Palestinian protesters force cancelation of Melbourne Christmas tradition

Jerusalem Post The protest entitled ‘Crash the Christmas Windows’ was planned by anti-war activist Amy Settal, according to the Guardian. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-829325

Why Trump is being compared to the obscure biblical king Jehu on the Christian right

Jerusalem Post Messianic community leaders declared Donald Trump a “trumpet of God.” https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-827458

Egyptian government legalizes 293 churches, reinforcing religious inclusivity

Jerusalem Post Under Article 8 of Law No. 80, which governs the construction and restoration of churches in Egypt, the government continues to support religious institutions by aligning them with legal standards. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-826914

Israel Allies Foundation publishes list of Israel’s Top 50 Christian Allies

Jerusalem Post “The Christian leaders included in this exclusive list express their love and support for the State of Israel through meaningful action, rooted in their deeply held faith,” the IAF said. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-824855