Compassion

As the curtain lifted on his second term, US President Donald Trump found himself in the spotlight not just as a politician, but as a leader called to exercise compassion. On a chilly day in Washington, leading a diverse congregation at the National Cathedral, one voice rose above the clamor of politics. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, a figure of grace and influence, took the podium with a heartfelt message, beseeching Trump to "have mercy" on a nation fraught with fear and uncertainty. "In the name of our God," she implored,…

At a heartfelt farewell ceremony, AFAD's chief Okay Memis shared that since 2016, under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s guidance, over 60,000 tons of aid have been sent to East Africa from Türkiye, a region often battered by natural calamities like drought, famine, floods, and cyclones. Memis underscored Türkiye’s unwavering dedication to assisting those in need, both domestically and internationally, shining a light on the invaluable efforts of non-profits and generous individuals. Post-speeches, a vessel brimming with…