AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoJerusalem Dispute: Foreign ministers from 18 Muslim-majority countries condemned Colombia’s opening of an embassy in Jerusalem, saying it undermines a two-state solution. Church Leadership: Nigeria’s Anglican Church ordered Awka Bishop Alexander Ibezim to take six months’ leave during an investigation; he is challenging the decision in court. Nigeria: Gunmen abducted a Catholic priest in Benue, prompting a police rescue operation. Catholic Church: New figures put the global Catholic population at 1.422 billion, with Africa surpassing Europe. Irish delegates are also voting on proposals for church governance, women’s roles and healing from abuse. Faith & Society: A historic Buddhist temple in Seoul is drawing more young visitors, while Zamboanga’s festival brought Christian and Muslim traditions together in public celebrations. Religious Freedom: A U.S. banking regulator reported that major banks closed or denied accounts in some cases involving customers’ religious or political views.
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