RELIGION HEADLINES SAT 11-22-25

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(SRN NEWS)  One of the most spectacular examples of Renaissance illuminated manuscripts is now on rare public display.  The 15th century Borso D’Este Bible is known for its miniature paintings in gold and Afghan lapis lazuli.  It was unveiled this month in the Italian Senate, where it will remain on display until January 16th.  It is usually kept in a safe at a library in Modena and is rarely exhibited publicly; it was transported to Rome under heavy security.  The Bible was created between 1455 and 1461. The Italian Culture Ministry considers it one of the highest expressions of miniature art “that unites sacred value, precious materials and refined aesthetics.” 

(  )  Kimberly Guilfoyle, the first female U.S. ambassador to Greece, has visited the head of the Greek Orthodox Church telling him he was the first person she called after being nominated to her new post.  Guilfoyle visited Archbishop Ieronymos (ee-RON-uh-mus) the Second after presenting her diplomatic credentials to Greece’s president earlier this month.  Guilfoyle is a former California prosecutor and Fox News host.  The 87-year-old archbishop told the ambassador that he would be praying for President Trump and that he hopes relations between the two countries will continue to be strong. 

(  )  A warning from the outgoing mayor of New York City:  Eric Adams, appearing at an event in Israel this week, says “If I were a Jewish New Yorker I would be concerned about my children.  We need to be honest about the moment and cannot sugarcoat it.”  His comments come in the wake of Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the mayoral election this month.  Mamdani is a Muslim who is very critical of Israel and has expressed support for the global intifada.  Anti-Semitism is up all around the world, and the U.S. is no exception.  There has also been a surge of anti-Jewish incidents in New York, which boasts the largest Jewish population of any American city. 

(  )  The Russian crackdown on religious freedom continues.  Three more Baptist churches have been shut down for failing to register with the government.  Those congregations are members of the Council of Baptist Churches which has never registered with the government and vows never to do so.  The Russian regime has been moving against all unregistered religious groups in the past two years, passing new restrictions on their actions.  Only the Russian Orthodox Church, which has close ties to President Vladimir Putin and his regime, appears to be enjoying true religious freedom in the country these days.