Heybeliada Seminary Reopening Nears Amidst Legal and Political Discussions
The Heybeliada Ruhban Okulu, a Greek Orthodox seminary closed since 1971, is set to reopen in 2024 following recent meetings between Turkish government officials and the Ecumenical Patriarchate, focusing on the school's legal status.
Heybeliada Seminary Reopening Nears Amidst Legal and Political Discussions
The Heybeliada Ruhban Okulu, a Greek Orthodox seminary closed since 1971, is set to reopen in 2024 following recent meetings between Turkish government officials and the Ecumenical Patriarchate, focusing on the school's legal status.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Order Allowing Church Raids Sparks Conflict with Catholic Bishops
President Trump's executive order removes protections for churches and schools, allowing ICE raids; Vice President Vance supports the order, criticizing the Catholic Bishops for prioritizing funding over humanitarian concerns, while the Bishops condemn the policy's impact on vulnerable populations.
Trump Order Allowing Church Raids Sparks Conflict with Catholic Bishops
President Trump's executive order removes protections for churches and schools, allowing ICE raids; Vice President Vance supports the order, criticizing the Catholic Bishops for prioritizing funding over humanitarian concerns, while the Bishops condemn the policy's impact on vulnerable populations.
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60% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Decide on Taxpayer Funding for Catholic Charter School
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether Oklahoma can fund St. Isidore, a Catholic virtual charter school, after a lower court ruled the funding violated the First Amendment's establishment clause; the case tests the limits of government funding for religious institutions and could impact educatio...
Supreme Court to Decide on Taxpayer Funding for Catholic Charter School
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether Oklahoma can fund St. Isidore, a Catholic virtual charter school, after a lower court ruled the funding violated the First Amendment's establishment clause; the case tests the limits of government funding for religious institutions and could impact educatio...
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16% Bias Score
Ohio Church Shelter Faces Legal Battle Over Zoning and Fire Codes
In Bryan, Ohio, Pastor Chris Avell faces criminal charges for operating Dad's Place, a church shelter lacking required permits and fire safety measures, violating city zoning and fire codes; a federal lawsuit alleges religious discrimination, while the city cites safety concerns and a lack of afford...
Ohio Church Shelter Faces Legal Battle Over Zoning and Fire Codes
In Bryan, Ohio, Pastor Chris Avell faces criminal charges for operating Dad's Place, a church shelter lacking required permits and fire safety measures, violating city zoning and fire codes; a federal lawsuit alleges religious discrimination, while the city cites safety concerns and a lack of afford...
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40% Bias Score
Australia Debates Hate Speech Bill Amidst Antisemitic Attacks
Australia's Labor government is preparing to debate a bill aimed at curbing hate speech, facing criticism for not going far enough to protect religious institutions from threats and attacks, while the opposition and independent MPs call for stronger protections.
Australia Debates Hate Speech Bill Amidst Antisemitic Attacks
Australia's Labor government is preparing to debate a bill aimed at curbing hate speech, facing criticism for not going far enough to protect religious institutions from threats and attacks, while the opposition and independent MPs call for stronger protections.
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52% Bias Score
Texas Lawmakers to Introduce Ten Commandments School Display Bill
Texas lawmakers plan to introduce a bill this spring requiring Ten Commandments displays in public schools, mirroring a similar, court-blocked Louisiana law, sparking debate over religious freedom and the separation of church and state.
Texas Lawmakers to Introduce Ten Commandments School Display Bill
Texas lawmakers plan to introduce a bill this spring requiring Ten Commandments displays in public schools, mirroring a similar, court-blocked Louisiana law, sparking debate over religious freedom and the separation of church and state.
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40% Bias Score
Vance Criticizes Catholic Church's Response to Trump's Immigration Policies
Vice President Vance criticized the Catholic Church's condemnation of the Trump administration's immigration policies, citing over 200 executive orders impacting immigration enforcement, birthright citizenship, and refugee admissions, some of which face legal challenges and have caused funding cuts ...
Vance Criticizes Catholic Church's Response to Trump's Immigration Policies
Vice President Vance criticized the Catholic Church's condemnation of the Trump administration's immigration policies, citing over 200 executive orders impacting immigration enforcement, birthright citizenship, and refugee admissions, some of which face legal challenges and have caused funding cuts ...
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52% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Decide on Public Funding for Religious Charter Schools
The Supreme Court will decide whether states can refuse public funding to religious charter schools, after Oklahoma denied funding to St. Isidore Catholic Virtual School, sparking a nationwide debate on religious freedom and the separation of church and state.
Supreme Court to Decide on Public Funding for Religious Charter Schools
The Supreme Court will decide whether states can refuse public funding to religious charter schools, after Oklahoma denied funding to St. Isidore Catholic Virtual School, sparking a nationwide debate on religious freedom and the separation of church and state.
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Ontario Catholic School Board Upholds Pride Flag Ban
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic school board in Ontario voted to maintain a ban on flying the Pride flag at its main office, sparking debate over the role of religious principles in publicly funded schools, and prompting calls to end public funding for Catholic schools.
Ontario Catholic School Board Upholds Pride Flag Ban
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic school board in Ontario voted to maintain a ban on flying the Pride flag at its main office, sparking debate over the role of religious principles in publicly funded schools, and prompting calls to end public funding for Catholic schools.
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52% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Quebec's Bill 21
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear a challenge to Quebec's Bill 21, which uses the notwithstanding clause to override Charter rights, after a lengthy deliberation, potentially impacting the balance of power between provincial and federal governments on fundamental rights and setting a precedent f...
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Quebec's Bill 21
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear a challenge to Quebec's Bill 21, which uses the notwithstanding clause to override Charter rights, after a lengthy deliberation, potentially impacting the balance of power between provincial and federal governments on fundamental rights and setting a precedent f...
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NSW Premier to Defy Legal Advice, Strengthen Hate Speech Laws Amid Antisemitic Attacks
Following nine antisemitic attacks in Sydney since late November, including a daycare firebombing, NSW Premier Chris Minns will defy legal advice and strengthen hate speech laws, potentially reforming section 93Z of the Crimes Act and expanding criminal law to cover hate speech, despite a Law Reform...
NSW Premier to Defy Legal Advice, Strengthen Hate Speech Laws Amid Antisemitic Attacks
Following nine antisemitic attacks in Sydney since late November, including a daycare firebombing, NSW Premier Chris Minns will defy legal advice and strengthen hate speech laws, potentially reforming section 93Z of the Crimes Act and expanding criminal law to cover hate speech, despite a Law Reform...
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44% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Review LGBTQ+ Book Policy in Maryland Schools
The Supreme Court will decide if Maryland schools can read LGBTQ+ books to elementary students without allowing parents to opt out for religious reasons, a case stemming from a lawsuit by Muslim and Ethiopian Orthodox parents who argue it violates their First Amendment rights.
Supreme Court to Review LGBTQ+ Book Policy in Maryland Schools
The Supreme Court will decide if Maryland schools can read LGBTQ+ books to elementary students without allowing parents to opt out for religious reasons, a case stemming from a lawsuit by Muslim and Ethiopian Orthodox parents who argue it violates their First Amendment rights.
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52% Bias Score