Global religious developments: Bishop Budde calls for votes and announces retirement
Washington Bishop Budde urges citizens to vote and announces her retirement, while churches in Texas demand air conditioning in prisons, and Bishop Mwamba's detention sparks debate.
Washington Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde called for voting in the midterm elections while announcing her retirement. Meanwhile, churches from different parts of the world are making headlines regarding prison climate conditions, detained bishops, anniversaries, and losses.
Washington Bishop calls for votes and retirement
Washington Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde has appeared in a new commercial encouraging citizens to vote in the upcoming midterm elections in the United States. Bishop Budde also announced that she will retire this month.
Demand for air conditioning in Texas prisons
Religious leaders in Texas are demanding that air conditioning be installed in state prisons, complaining that excessively hot cells violate the Constitution. A district judge has ordered the cooling of all lock-up areas within the correctional system.
Concerns over detained Bishop in Zambia
The House of Bishops of the Anglican Council of Zambia has expressed concern for individuals in prison, including former Bishop of Botswana Trevor Mwamba. Mwamba, who leads the Patriotic Front party and faces treason charges, argues that his detention is illegal.
Bermuda church celebrates 400th anniversary
The 400th milestone of St Mary the Virgin church in Bermuda was celebrated with a royal charter. The charter was received by Carl Williams, the church's first Black rector.
Pioneering television evangelist Jim Bakker passes away
Television evangelist Jim Bakker has passed away at the age of 86, according to an announcement by his wife, Lori Bakker. Bakker was known for his programs that reached millions of homes in the past.