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The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice in Durham, North Carolina, is dedicated to promoting the life and legacy of the Rev. Pauli Murray, a pioneering priest and attorney who fought against racial and gender discrimination. Photo: Pauli Murray Center [Episcopal News Service] The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice in…

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks during an April 22 rally at the state Capitol in support of gun violence prevention. Behind her, holding an orange sign, is Michigan Bishop Bonnie Perry, convenor of Bishops United Against Gun Violence and cofounder of End Gun Violence Michigan. Photo: Dennis Boyd/Episcopal Diocese of Michigan [Episcopal News Service] Episcopalians…

[Church of Ireland] A special program of events is planned for Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, on May 8 for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. Enniskillen’s program of events – the most westerly location for the VE Day 80 Commemorations in the United Kingdom – balances remembrance with celebration, including a…

[Diocese of Central Florida] The Rt. Rev. Justin S. Holcomb, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, recently appointed the Rt. Rev. María Griselda Delgado del Carpio, retired bishop of Cuba, as assisting bishop for Latino Ministries. She was the first woman to serve as a diocesan bishop in Cuba and in Latin America,…

[Scottish Episcopal Church] First Minister John Swinney MSP spent time at St John’s, Princes Street in the Diocese of Edinburgh, on April 21, hearing about the Warm Welcome space that has been set up in St. John’s. As First Minister, Swinney heads the Scottish government. Swinney said, “Projects like the one at St. John’s in…

[Religion News Service] As more than a billion Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis, cardinals around the world are preparing to travel to Rome to begin the solemn tradition of choosing a new pontiff. And when the prelates gather at the Vatican in the coming weeks to elect a new Bishop of Rome, Francis, who…

[Episcopal News Service] April 22 is Earth Day, and many Episcopal congregations and ministries are observing the day by organizing and participating in various creation care-themed events through the coming weeks, including recycling collections, festivals, educational activities and more. “Now is not the time for The Episcopal Church to either falter or step away from our…

Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, died on April 21, 2025. He was 88. He is pictured here at the United Nations General Assembly during a 2015 visit to New York, New York. Photo: Dennis Van Tine via AP [Episcopal News Service] Pope Francis, who led the Roman Catholic Church and its 1.3…

Paul Revere is depicted in a statue located in a plaza adjacent to Old North Church in Boston, Massachusetts. Photo: David Paulsen/Episcopal News Service [Episcopal News Service] Old North Church, the historic Episcopal church in the North End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, celebrated its connection to the American Revolution on April 18 when it hosted…

[Anglican Communion News Service] In recent days, provinces and dioceses of the global Anglican Communion have been sharing Easter messages of hope. Here is a selection of messages from around the world. The Anglican Communion signs joint Easter Message The Anglican Communion is one of 12 world Christian Communions that have released a unified message…