The Rome Statute established the creation of the International Criminal Court, a supranational court, which was the first permanent, treaty-based court, created to prosecute individuals for the gravest crimes—genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression. Crimes against humanity refer…
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The United Church of Christ has issued an appeal to support those who’ve been impacted by the historic floods in Hawaii. Reports indicate this is the worst flooding to hit Hawaii in two decades. Homes have been swept off their…
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From Genesis to Revelation, one-third of the Bible is filled with poetry, beckoning souls to soar, sigh and sing. The ancient texts, particularly within the Old Testament, awaken slumbering emotions and set loose new ways of living in the world.…
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Puerto Rico was the setting for a celebration of the retirement of the Rev. Edward Rivera Santiago and the welcoming of the new head of communion for Inglesia Evangelica Unida Puerto Rico (IEUPR), Pastor General Rev. Rafael Garcia Toro. United…
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On Friday, a federal district court ruled that faith leaders must be granted entry into the Whipple Federal Building near Minneapolis to offer pastoral care to those detained by ICE. The ruling is a preliminary injunction for a lawsuit filed…
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