The Republican lawmakers sponsoring most of the legislation say those gathering at sacred sanctuaries deserve protection beyond what existing trespassing laws provide. They also say these new laws will prevent escalating clashes between congregants and protestors as many churches, mosques and synagogues remain on edge over recent mass shootings and acts of violence targeting religious groups. (Brook & Mulvihill, AP News)
Read MoreThe report, submitted to the government consultation on the matter, which closes on Tuesday, said social media and smartphone use “ranks alongside smoking and wearing seatbelts in cars as a unifying force for the medical profession”. (Hayward & Clatworthy, The Times)
Read MoreThe 79th Cannes Film Festival came to a close on Saturday when the Palme d’Or was awarded to “Fjord,” the Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu’s multilingual drama starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve as a devout Christian couple who are accused of physically abusing their children. (Dargis, The New York Times)
Read MoreThe growth of Christianity in Africa has turned the continent into a denominational battleground. Pope Leo’s visit to Angola came as his church confronts a rising challenge. (Chason & Faiola, The Washington Post)
Read MorePope Leo XIV on Monday set out a sweeping vision for corporate executives, politicians and individuals who will shape and be shaped by the future of artificial intelligence, warning leaders to safeguard humanity from A.I.’s most disruptive effects. (Rich, Povoledo & Dias, The New York Times)
Read MoreLader and over 400 other Jewish leaders travelled to D.C. this week to push for an increase in funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), which awards funding to nonprofits to enhance security – from installing door locks and security cameras to erecting bollards to prevent vehicles from crashing into buildings. (Sprunt, NPR)
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