Premier Li Qiang joins celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea in Pyongyang

The Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), the ruling party in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), celebrated its 80th founding anniversary on October 10. Congratulating his Korean counterpart Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the WPK, Xi...

Hardy the dog joins 1st Nicaraguan-born US bishop

An auxiliary in Newark, Bishop Chau brings his ministry experience -- including to the Deaf Community -- and a trusty sidekick. Newly ordained Bishop Pedro Bismarck Chau brings both his heritage and a canine companion, along with his extensive...

Fiesta DC kicks off amid immigration concerns

Despite a somewhat soggy start, Fiesta D.C.'s food, music and culture took over a part of Pennsylvania Avenue outside the U.S. Capitol building. “You get to experience different cultures — Salvadorian, Honduran, Nicaragua. It's really diverse,”...

The 5 reasons why you need to attend NJ Coffee Festival next weekend!

The NJ Coffee Festival is less than two weeks away! The brew-tiful experience will be a two-day event, happening Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2 at The Event Center at iPlay America in Freehold. Tickets can be purchased online. General...

Majority World leaders call to reimagine missions with indigenous frameworks and less Western dependence

Believers worship together at church in Jinotega, Nicaragua. In his reflection, Olofinjana urges Majority World Christians to reclaim agency, develop contextual theologies, and shape a missiology grounded in suffering, liberation, and the work of...

Court stops Trump’s middle-of-the-night deportation of children

Some of President Trump’s immigration policies suffered a setback in one federal court and a victory in another. In one case, a federal judge temporarily barred the administration from swiftly deporting nearly 330 Guatemalan children under the...

Deal Dispatch: Six Flags Has An Activist Shareholder At The Gates, Ancestry.com Opts For A Dual-Track

New On The Block Six Flags Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: FUN) insists it has plans to boost attendance and reduce costs. But activist shareholder Land & Buildings Investment Management got specific on Friday, Sept. 26: spin off Six Flags' real estate...

Top Democrat Says Americans Need To Suffer So Democrats Can Have Political ‘Leverage’

Democrat Whip of the U.S. House of Representatives Katherine Clark said that American families are going to have to suffer through the Democrat-led government shutdown so that the party can retain its “leverage.” “Shutdowns are terrible. And of...

Armani's final gift to the children of Thailand, Bangladesh and the Philippines

To mark the 50th anniversary of his fashion house, the great Italian designer, who died on 4 September, wanted to create Casa Mariù, a solidarity initiative for educational facilities in some of the poorest areas of the world. Among the eight...

Giorgio Armani’s Casa Mariù Initiative Supports Global Child Education

HUMAN PROJECT: Giorgio Armani‘s philanthropic commitment continues to inspire positive change through various humanitarian initiatives. On the occasion of the company’s 50th anniversary, the designer intended to launch the international project...

Residents confirm ICE operations in Grand County

Several residents confirmed the presence of U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement in Grand County on Sept. 14., leading to the detainment of Evin Gonzales, an undocumented Nicaraguan man living in Fraser, according to housemates and employees....

UN human rights experts warn of escalation in Nicaragua repression

A group of UN human rights experts on Nicaragua revealed in a new report on Tuesday that the Nicaraguan government, led by President Daniel Ortega, has intensified repression of exiled critics abroad. The repression includes legal persecution,...

How ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ nurtured live theater: L.A. arts and culture this weekend

When I was in high school in the 1990s, I worked the box office at Tucson’s sole art house, the Loft Cinema. My favorite shift was Saturday night when a parade of true characters began lining up for the weekly midnight screening of “The Rocky...

St Patrick’s Cathedral unveils mural of Our Lady of Knock, law enforcement, immigrants

Cardinal Timothy Dolan led a ceremony Sept. 18 at New York City’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral, unveiling a mural that honors Our Lady of Knock, Catholic saints, the city’s law enforcement, and immigrants. The 25-foot-tall mural spans several walls,...

300th day without an EU Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief!

The EU does not care about victims of religious repression. The EU continues to remain deaf to repeated calls of members of the European Parliament, to desperate voices of victims of religious violence and persecution worldwide, to scholars in...

The US is paying immigrants to leave. Who is choosing to go?

Years ago, José saw America from above – cleaning windows of skyscrapers in New York. He held several jobs since entering the country illegally in 2008, often afraid to out himself by speaking Spanish. José says he fled to the United States from...

Hispanic Heritage Month Mass gathers a mosaic of cultures at St. Bernard of Clairvaux

As the skies cleared from an afternoon rain, a tapestry of faith and culture processed around the grounds of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church in Riverdale, Maryland, on Sept. 20. Washington Auxiliary Bishop Evelio Menjívar erved as...

CASA MARIÙ: Giorgio Armani’s Enduring Legacy Of Education And Compassion

Casa Mariù was envisioned as a celebratory milestone for the maison’s fiftieth anniversary and now stands as a testament to the designer’s humanity. More than philanthropy, the initiative represents Armani’s vision of shaping a more equitable...

Latin American Festival connects culture and community in South Charlotte

The Latin American Coalition hosted the 35th annual Latin American Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20, in Ballantyne's Backyard. The event hosted visitors of all ages from noon to 9 p.m. With the high temperature reaching nearly 90 degrees in the sun,...

Giorgio Armani’s Casa Mariù Project Champions Global Children’s Education and Welfare

From the vibrant streets of Miami to the remote corners of the globe, Giorgio Armani’s legacy continues to shine through Casa Mariù, an international initiative dedicated to supporting children and their right to education. Named in honor of...