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Ash Wednesday Sparks Reflections on God’s Love, Humor, Prayers for Ukraine

People all over the world today are observing Ash Wednesday, a day on the Christian calendar that marks the beginning of Lent and reminds us of the frailty of our lives. This year, the war in Ukraine is on the minds of many.

Sacramento Man Arrested on Felony Charges Days Before Murder-Suicide Involving His Three Daughters, Church Elder

More details have begun to emerge regarding the tragic murder-suicide that took place at The Church in Sacramento located in California on Monday evening.

Germany to Give $720 Million to Holocaust Survivors Globally

Frail and vulnerable Holocaust survivors will receive another $720 million (647 million euros) from the New York-based Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.

Vatican Megatrial Ready to Address Financial Crimes After Dismissing Defense Motions

After seven months of preliminary hearings, the Vatican trial of 10 individuals accused of corruption, fraud and money laundering will continue after judges dismissed final objections by the defense on Tuesday (March 1).

Florida Pastor Willy Rice to be Nominated for SBC President

Willy Rice, pastor of Calvary Church in Clearwater, Fla., will be nominated by Clint Pressley, pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist, for the president of the SBC this summer at the 2022 SBC Annual Meeting in Anaheim, Calif.

Polish Baptists, Southern Baptist Mission Board Rally to Aid Ukraine

In Chelm, Poland, a dozen miles from the Ukrainian border, a Baptist church has opened its doors to refugees since the Russian invasion began, offering a hot meal, clothing and place to stay.

Senate Rejects Attempt To Expand Abortion Rights

An effort by congressional Democrats to enshrine an unprecedented abortion right in federal law failed Monday (Feb. 28).

German Archbishop Offers Resignation on Return From Timeout

Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki, the archbishop of Cologne, marked his return to work with a lengthy letter to the faithful in which said he was “not returning unchanged, as if nothing had happened in this time.”