Today: November 03, 2024
Today: November 03, 2024

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Spiritual, not spooky. After Halloween, Christians observe All Saints' Day

Christians in many countries around the world are celebrating All Saints’ Day, a somber and spiritual day in the church’s liturgical calendar that shares pagan roots with Halloween

Spiritual, not spooky. After Halloween, Christians observe All Saints' Day
Asia|Lifestyle|World

South Korean Christian groups in massive protest against rights for same-sex couples

Hundreds of thousands of members of South Korea's Christian groups held a service in Seoul on Sunday to protest against a

South Korean Christian groups in massive protest against rights for same-sex couples
Europe|News|World

Human bones in Spain likely those of mediaeval bishop behind popular pilgrimage, study shows

Remains found in a tomb in northwestern Spain are likely to belong to a ninth-century bishop believed to have helped create the Camino de Santiago, one of Christianity's most

Human bones in Spain likely those of mediaeval bishop behind popular pilgrimage, study shows
Opinion|Political

Oops. Southern Baptist agency announces firing of its leader, then retracts that announcement

There’s been a head-spinning reversal of messages from the public-policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention

Oops. Southern Baptist agency announces firing of its leader, then retracts that announcement
Uncategorized

As a scholar, he's charted the decline in religion. Now the church he pastors has closed its doors

First Baptist Church of Mt

As a scholar, he's charted the decline in religion. Now the church he pastors has closed its doors
Lifestyle|News|Sports|US

For Catholic pilgrims, all roads lead to Indy for an old-style devotion in modern stadium setting

Catholics from across the U.S. have converged for five days of traditional devotions at the Indianapolis Colts’ football stadium in what they’re calling the National Eucharistic Congress

For Catholic pilgrims, all roads lead to Indy for an old-style devotion in modern stadium setting
Europe|World

Bulgaria's new patriarch enthroned in Sofia cathedral

Top Orthodox Christian clergy from across Europe and Bulgaria's senior government officials gathered in Sofia's main cathedral on Sunday for the enthronement of the new patriarch of

Bulgaria's new patriarch enthroned in Sofia cathedral
Education|News|Opinion

Ten Commandments. Multiple variations. Why the Louisiana law raises preferential treatment concerns

Christians and Jews believe in the Ten Commandments — just not necessarily the version that will hang in every public school and state-funded college classroom in Louisiana

Ten Commandments. Multiple variations. Why the Louisiana law raises preferential treatment concerns
Europe|World

Pope says he wants to visit Turkey for Council of Nicaea anniversary

Pope Francis said on Friday he wanted to visit Turkey next year to celebrate the anniversary of the first council of the Christian Church. 

Pope says he wants to visit Turkey for Council of Nicaea anniversary
News|Opinion

Another 400,000 people left Germany's Catholic Church last year, but the pace slowed from 2022

Another 400,000 people formally have left the Catholic Church in Germany last year

Another 400,000 people left Germany's Catholic Church last year, but the pace slowed from 2022
News|US

Supreme Court's Alito appears to back US return to 'godliness' in secret recording

Conservative U.S.

Supreme Court's Alito appears to back US return to 'godliness' in secret recording
News|US|World

Pennsylvania bishop Sean Rowe elected new leader of Episcopal Church. He's the youngest since 1789

Sean Rowe, a 49-year-old bishop from western Pennsylvania, has become the youngest person ever elected as leader of the Episcopal Church

Pennsylvania bishop Sean Rowe elected new leader of Episcopal Church. He's the youngest since 1789
News|Opinion|World

Heads of churches say Israeli government is demanding they pay property tax, upsetting status quo

The heads of major Christian denominations in Israel say that local governments across the country are demanding they pay property tax, violating a longstanding arrangement in a manner they say reflects growing intolerance for Christians in the Holy Land

Heads of churches say Israeli government is demanding they pay property tax, upsetting status quo
Election|US

Trump courts Black voters in Philadelphia, asks Christians to back him one last time

Donald Trump made two speeches on Saturday, urging Christian supporters to go to the polls for him one last time and courting Black voters in

Trump courts Black voters in Philadelphia, asks Christians to back him one last time
Africa|Americas|News|World

Act of faith: Kenya enlists evangelical pastors to guide Haiti mission

In the months leading up to Kenya's deployment of police officers to Haiti, President William Ruto has consulted political advisers, security officials and foreign

Act of faith: Kenya enlists evangelical pastors to guide Haiti mission
Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Southern Baptists narrowly reject formal ban on churches with any women pastors

Delegates at the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting have narrowly rejected a proposal to enshrine a ban on churches with women pastors in the denomination’s constitution

Southern Baptists narrowly reject formal ban on churches with any women pastors
Education|News

A Christian group teaches public school students during the school day. Their footprint is growing

An Ohio-based Christian nonprofit that organizes off-campus Bible classes for public school students has taken off in Indiana since the state passed legislation forcing school districts to comply

A Christian group teaches public school students during the school day. Their footprint is growing
Lifestyle|Opinion|Uncategorized

How this Maryland pastor ended up leading one of the fastest-growing churches in the nation

The Rev. Matthew L

How this Maryland pastor ended up leading one of the fastest-growing churches in the nation
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

Southern Baptists are poised to ban churches with women pastors. Some are urging them to reconsider

The Southern Baptist Convention is preparing to vote on a proposed constitutional ban on churches with women pastors

Southern Baptists are poised to ban churches with women pastors. Some are urging them to reconsider
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

A court ruled embryos are children. These Christian couples agree yet wrestle with IVF choices

When faced with infertility, Christians who believe life begins at or around conception must wrestle with weighty questions: How do you build a family in a way that conforms with your beliefs

A court ruled embryos are children. These Christian couples agree yet wrestle with IVF choices
Europe|News|World

Pope Francis to visit Turkey next year, Ecumenical Patriarch says

Pope Francis is planning to visit Turkey next year to mark the anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, the spiritual head of the world's Orthodox Christians said on Thursday.

Pope Francis to visit Turkey next year, Ecumenical Patriarch says
News|US

Outside Supreme Court justice’s home, a Revolution-era flag, now a call for Christian nationalism

Flagpoles outside homes owned by Justice Samuel Alito have displayed symbols used by Trump supporters and Jan. 6 insurrectionists.

Outside Supreme Court justice’s home, a Revolution-era flag, now a call for Christian nationalism
Education|Lifestyle

California evangelical seminary ponders changes that would make it more welcoming to LGBTQ students

An evangelical seminary in Pasadena, California, is considering revisions to its sexual standards

California evangelical seminary ponders changes that would make it more welcoming to LGBTQ students
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Sam Butcher, artist who created Precious Moments figurines of teardrop-eyed children, dies at 85

The artist who created the Precious Moments figurines depicting angelic teardrop-eyed children has died

Sam Butcher, artist who created Precious Moments figurines of teardrop-eyed children, dies at 85

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