Religion

US Religions Christianity 5 days ago

Mark Wahlberg partners with Hallow prayer app for 'Pray40' Lent challenge initiative to encourage faith

Mark Wahlberg credits key people, including a priest who influenced him at age 13, for guiding him to faith, as he now partners with Hallow to help others journey back to God during Lent.

Discovery 5 days ago

Looters' arrest uncovers 2,000-year-old workshop near Jerusalem biblical pilgrimage path

Uncovering a 2,000-year-old stone vessel workshop that once served pilgrims, Israeli authorities caught antiquity thieves red-handed in Jerusalem cave.

World 6 days ago

Truck smashes into famed synagogue, police charge man with hate crime: 'Very distressing'

A man is charged with a hate crime after allegedly ramming a truck into the Brisbane Synagogue gates. The 32-year-old faces multiple charges including vilification.

Vatican News & Updates February 18

Vatican declines to join Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace,’ calls for UN leadership

Vatican declines to join Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza recovery, citing concerns about the initiative's nature and preferring U.N. leadership instead.

U.K. Politics February 17

Pastor accused of 'inciting religious hatred' with UK street sermon, legal advocacy group says

A pastor awaits potential charges after an arrest for allegedly "inciting religious hatred" during a street sermon, raising religious freedom concerns.

White House February 13

Catholics, conservatives cheer ouster of ex-Miss California from WH religious panel after panel controversy

Former Miss California Carrie Prejean Boller ousted from Trump's Religious Liberty Commission amid controversy over her remarks at a hearing on antisemitism.

Iran February 13

Iran regime accused of killing 19 Christians in anti-regime protests as persecution continues: watchdog

At least 19 Iranian Christians reportedly killed during protests against Iran's regime, including victims Nader Mohammadi and Zahra Arjomandi according to reports.

Media February 9

Why Bad Bunny’s ‘God Bless America’ moment at the Super Bowl sparked controversy

Bad Bunny sparked debate during the Super Bowl halftime show after invoking “God Bless America" in a broader, pan-American context.

US Religions Christianity February 4

'God is always in charge': Cardinal Timothy Dolan reflects on his journey as he leaves archbishop role

Cardinal Timothy Dolan reflects on 17 years as New York archbishop with gratitude, expressing excitement for his next chapter while remaining committed.

Iran February 3

Leaked documents expose Khamenei's secret deadly blueprint for crushing Iran protests

Supreme Leader Khamenei approved the strategy giving IRGC full command authority during 'armed security situations' with internet shutdowns, leaked documents show.