Faith & Values - Page 192

December 28, 2023

Vatican says bishops allowed to withhold same-sex blessings sanctioned by recent document

The Vatican has clarified that Catholic bishops around the world are free to implement or withhold its sanctioned blessings for people in same-sex relationships.

December 28, 2023

Russian Orthodox Church condemns abortion as murder, at odds with Putin

The Russian Orthodox Church condemned all elective abortions as murder during a meeting of the Holy Synod this week, putting them at odds with President Vladimir Putin.

December 28, 2023

Jewish seminary in Israel: Gaza border reopens following deadly Hamas terror attack

Sderot has been nearly empty since the Oct. 7 terror attacks but a large religious school, called a yeshiva, is again hosting its students, hoping to reinvigorate life in the city.

December 27, 2023

Student nurse saves man after he becomes unresponsive at the wheel of a car: ‘Life-saving actions’

A student nurse helped save a man's life by performing CPR after he had a seizure and stopped breathing. The man was driving when the incident occurred.

December 27, 2023

New Jersey brothers set to govern neighboring towns in 2024

Two brothers will become mayors of neighboring New Jersey towns in 2024. The brothers emphasize the deep connections and intermingled nature of the communities.

December 27, 2023

Mom's video of her husband in a tutu at daughter's dance recital hits all the right notes

A mom from Glenwood, Illinois, has shared a video of her Samoan husband dancing in a tutu at his daughter's recital after he had learned the routine when taking her to dance classes.

December 27, 2023

New Year's resolutions are your goals for 2024. Here’s how to make them stick

If you do them right, there's a high probability your New Year's resolutions will become part of your life in 2024 and beyond. Here are some ways to make that happen.

December 26, 2023

National Archives settles with March for Life visitors told to remove pro-life clothing

Abortion opponents settled with the National Archives in a lawsuit last week after the museum told the visitors to remove their attire advertising the "March for Life."

December 26, 2023

Don’t leave your will in your couch and other important, year-end planning advice

Year's end is when we look to the future. Part of that exercise includes the difficult chore of wills and estates. But, take a lesson from the Queen of Soul and do it right.

December 25, 2023

Christian author explains how to talk politics 'without losing friends' or 'selling your soul' this Christmas

Political commentator Denise Gitsham explains how Christians can stay true to their faith while talking about politics with those who disagree in her new book.