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March 23, 2024

Washington pastor reveals words of hope, faith and strength for Kate Middleton: 'God is with you'

One day after Princess Kate Middleton announced she's battling cancer, Pastor Jesse Bradley of Washington shared prayers, faith and words of hope for her and all those who are struggling.

March 23, 2024

US Catholic bishops request prayers for peace in Israel ahead of Holy Week

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a call for prayer to end the Israel-Hamas war and for peace in the Middle East Saturday.

March 22, 2024

West Virginia governor signs vague law allowing teachers to answer questions about origin of life

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has signed a law that allows teachers in public schools to answer questions from students 'about scientific theories of how the universe and/or life came to exist.'

March 22, 2024

Southern Baptists choose new president following sex abuse scandal, financial difficulties

Jeff Iorg, the longtime president of the Southern Baptist Convention's only California seminary, was chosen to lead the church following a spate of controversies in recent years.

March 22, 2024

Prayer app reveals the most popular choices by America's college students during Lent

College students' top prayers on the Christian prayer app Hallow this season of Lent are the "Pray40" series on suffering — as well as the St. Michael's Prayer. Here's why.

March 22, 2024

Movie producer of 'Cabrini' responds to critics that film fails to show nun's faith motivation

Now in theaters, the movie "Cabrini," which tells of the life of Mother Cabrini, a Catholic nun, has been hailed for its storytelling and cinematography. But some faith critics have issues with it.

March 21, 2024

Pope Francis defrocks notorious bishop who confessed to abusing his nephew

Belgian bishop Roger Vangheluwe confessed to abusing his nephew 14 years ago but faced no punishment from the Vatican. Pope Francis defrocked the infamous bishop in early March of 2024.

March 20, 2024

Virginia won't force churches, Christian schools to hire non-Christians, pay for gender treatments

Virginia won't force churches, a Christian school and a crisis pregnancy center from violating their beliefs on sexuality in a new settlement agreement.

March 19, 2024

CNN anchor invokes Nazi Germany, blasts Trump's 'antisemitic and incredibly dangerous' remarks on Jewish Dems

CNN's Dana Bash took aim at former President Trump for comments she called "antisemitic and incredibly dangerous," invoking Nazi Germany as a comparison.

March 19, 2024

Indiana Gov. Holcomb vetoes bill defining antisemitism: 'toothless'

Indiana Gov. Holcomb vetoed a bill to define antisemitism in state law because he thought its final draft was too ambiguous. He then signed a proclamation condemning antisemitism.