Earlier this month, Pope Francis visited Indonesia, where he delivered a speech in Istiqlal Masjid- the largest mosque in the country. Together with the grand imam, they signed the ”Joint Declaration of Istiqlal 2024,” which, as its subtitle reveals, aimed at apparently “fostering religious harmony for the sake of humanity”- addressing two of the “serious crises” in today’s world: “dehumanization and climate change.”

Nafsiya Reflections:  Move Mountains

News Right Now: Digital DeceitPavel Durov, founder of the messaging app “Telegram,” has been arrested as of August 24th by French police. He was charged with 12 counts accusing him of complicity in trafficking schemes, child abuse, and money laundering.

News Right Now: Dangerously Close: The United States, for decades, has maintained a significant naval and military presence in the Middle East. From sprawling bases in Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait to the extensive fleet stationed in the Persian Gulf, the U.S. military presence has proven to be very dominant and influential in the region.