Good Friday
After tragedy: A year after deadly Nashville shooting, Christian school relies on faith – and adopted dogs
“We have never seen this level”: Threats to Catholic Charities staffers increase amid far-right anti-migrant campaign
Hunger in Gaza: Destruction, lawlessness and red tape hobble aid
Intelligence failure?: Moscow shooting poses awkward questions for Russia’s intelligence agencies
Policing the oceans: Somali pirates’ return adds to crisis for global shipping companies
28th March, 2024
CLAIMED: The lives of at least four people, wildfires in Mexico State, Mexico, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador told reporters on Wednesday.
SENTENCED: By a Tunisian court, four people to death and two to life in prison on charges of participating in the murder of prominent political leader Chokri Belaid 11 years ago, which sparked mass protests against the then ruling Islamists.
DIED: Former US Senator and Democratic Party vice presidential nominee, Joe Lieberman, in New York City at the age of 82.
28th March, 2024
Percentage of the 2.2 million South Sudanese refugees living in neighbouring countries who are children: 65 per cent
Source: UNHCR
Essay: Easter 2024 in the Holy Land – a holiday marked by Palestinian Christian sorrow
RONI ABUSAAD, a human rights scholar and Christian Palestinian who grew up in Bethlehem, reflects on what Easter looks like for some this year…
Essay: Nigerian bandits strategically target school children for kidnappings – here’s why
OLUWOLE OJEWALE, regional coordinator for the Institute for Security Studies, explains why school children are all too often targets for kidnappers in Nigeria…
Essay: A ceasefire is not enough
KELLY BROWN DOUGLAS, interim president of Episcopal Divinity School and canon theologian at Washington National Cathedral, says, in an article first published on Religion News Service, that divine justice does not settle for temporary ceasefires but advocates without ceasing for a lasting peace…
“Mayors…are risking their lives, working with bulletproof vests, surrounded by firearms.”
– Homero Castanier, executive director of the Association of Ecuadorean Municipalities, speaking amid news that more mayors are seeking police protection amid spiralling gang violence (as quoted on Reuters).
28th March, 2024
What churches are truly doing something different? DEVIN JONES looks at six in an article on Relevant…
Thorns: Thorns came from mankind’s fall. Jesus wore a crown of thorns to remove the consequences of that fall.
Finding hope and a future
In an article marking International Women’s Day, SALLY BRUCE, of DFN (Dignity Freedom Network), looks at how the organisation is working to set women free…
Are you ready to study the Bible?
DENIS PLANT, principal of Vision Colleges in Australia, writes about the advantages of studying the Bible “at your pace from your place”…
Welcome to Sight’s new ‘Sponsored Articles’ feature
DAVID ADAMS, Sight editor and publisher, explains why Sight is now offering advertisers a sponsored articles option…
Wow!: Rescued greyhounds teach kids empathy in Spain
NACHO DOCE, of Reuters, reports on the work of the SOS Galgos (Greyhounds) shelter…
StrangeSights: Miami woman sets electric car record; a runaway ostrich; and, a pygmy hippo’s arrival
DAVID ADAMS provides a round-up of some stories on the odder side of life…
Lifestory: Sandra Crouch, influential musician, minister, sister of Andraé Crouch, dead at 81
ADELLE M BANKS, of Religion News Service, reports on the passing of Sandra Crouch, the twin sister and collaborator of Gospel music legend Andraé Crouch…
Sight-Seeing: The politics of this Easter season
PHYLLIS ZAGANO, in an article first published on Religion News Service, says the Christian celebration of new life comes as the world is flooded with ideas of death…
The Explainer: What is Palm Sunday? Why is the donkey important to the story? And how is it celebrated worldwide?
As the world marked Palm Sunday on the weekend, LUIS ANDRES HENAO, of Associated Press, explains what the day is all about…
Postcards: Indonesia fishing village grapples with piles of trash brought in by tides
WILLY KURNIAWAN, of Reuters, reports from the fishing village of Teluk…
On the Screen: The ghostbusters save the world (again) in a nostalgic re-run
DAVID ADAMS watches the next instalment in the resurrected film franchise…
On the Screen: ‘Madame Web’ a long way from Marvel’s best
DAVID ADAMS watches ‘Madame Web’…
On the Screen: ‘One Life’, a polished retelling of the story of some real-life heroes
DAVID ADAMS watches ‘One Life’…
Health Insight: Eating some chocolate really might be good for you – here’s what the research says
As many prepare to indulge in some sweet delights for Easter, DAN BAUMGARDT, in an article first published on The Conversation, looks at some of the science behind eating chocolate…
Helpdesk: Are private conversations truly private? A cybersecurity expert explains how end-to-end encryption protects you
In an article first published on The Conversation, cybersecurity researcher ROBIN CHATAUT explains how end-to-end encryption works…
A Sustainable Life: Why secondhand markets and apps are not a solution to clothing waste
TRIONA FITTON and ALIDA PAYSON, in an article first published on The Conversation, outline what their research has found…
Snapshot: Looking toward the Osorno Volcano from Frutillar, Chile
See FELIPE BARRADAS’ image…
Snapshot: Kotor, Montenegro
See OLGA BRAJNOVIC’s image…
Snapshot: Hills and water, Lesotho
See TATENDA MAPIGOTI’s image…
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