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Headlines about the church and the world

Three times a week, Faith & Leadership searches the internet for stories of interest to Christian leaders. The result is News & Ideas, a guide to some of the most thought-provoking stories about the church and the world you might otherwise never see.

Wednesday’s News & Ideas - 10/14/2026

  • Leo’s cancer diagnosis
  • Few pastors endorse candidates
  • Children orphaned by war
  • Scott Pace installed
  • SCOTUS reshapes religious rights
  • Millions of acres

Monday’s News & Ideas - 10/12/2026

  • Christian nationalism survey
  • Shuttered NYC church
  • Ken Paxton’s mysterious faith
  • Pope Leo’s lung surgery
  • Mormon on Joe Rogan podcast
  • Nature writing

Friday’s News & Ideas - 10/9/2026

  • Nun helps fearful Haitians
  • US Jews after Oct. 7
  • Jim Bakker's shrinking God 
  • Why livestream an execution?
  • Nick Saban talks religion
  • Anne Carson makes ancient texts new

Wednesday’s News & Ideas - 10/7/2026

  • Vanderbilt under ‘receivership’
  • Immigrant released from ICE
  • Churches against sports gambling
  • Jim Bakker dies
  • ‘God gap’ in Texas
  • Diagnosing a rare disease

Monday’s News & Ideas - 9/29/2025

  • ‘Tsunami’ of church closings
  • ICE readies new facility
  • Pastor barred from US reentry
  • AI tools for worship
  • Catholic assets
  • Gershkovich diary

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Lilly Endowment Inc. announces Serving Neighbors Initiative

Lilly Endowment Inc. invites eligible charitable organizations to submit concept papers for its Serving Neighbors Through Congregational Collaborations Initiative. The initiative supports efforts to help Christian congregations and local charitable organizations build relationships, identify community priorities, and design lasting collaborations that improve life for individuals and families. Projects might address housing instability, youth opportunities, parks and outdoor recreation, mental health, or other locally identified needs.

Approximately 60 charitable organizations with promising concept papers may receive planning grants of up to $50,000. Those selected may then apply for implementation grants of up to $5 million to carry out their programs.

Concept papers are due by January 19, 2027.

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