Wednesday's News & Ideas - 4/30/2025
- Visual guide of conclave
- Palestinian envoy at UN
- Memoir of a nun
- Human flourishing survey
- Breakfast after resurrection
- Violin made at Dachau
Inside the conclave: A visual guide on how the next pope will be elected*
The Washington Post: Electing a pope comes with a mix of ancient tradition, religious rituals, political machinations and some mystery.
Palestinian envoy tells UN court Israel is killing Gaza civilians. Israel says it’s being persecuted
The Associated Press: Israel denies deliberately targeting civilians and aid staff as part of its war with Hamas and did not attend the hearing at the International Court of Justice.
In TikToks and a memoir, a nun makes the unexpected case for convent life*
The New York Times: Though she long felt a calling, Sister Monica Clare tried Hollywood first. Her book, and a visit, confirm the warmth — and fragility — of her new community.
Survey reveals keys to human flourishing: faith and relationships outweigh wealth
Religion Unplugged: Baylor University’s Institute for Studies of Religion (ISR) and Harvard University’s Human Flourishing Program, along with Gallup and the Center for Open Science, released on Wednesday the first findings of their ongoing worldwide survey examining what makes for human flourishing.
Resurrection, then breakfast*
The Christian Century: Jesus conquers death so he can come back and enjoy another meal, lingering with his friends for as long as he can.
The Spark
A secret note hidden in Dachau-built ‘Violin of Hope’ tells a tale of survival and craftsmanship
During World War II, within the walls of the Nazi concentration camp at Dachau, a Jewish prisoner secretly penned a short note and hid it inside a violin he had crafted under harrowing circumstances, The Associated Press says.
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