Religion - Page 101

March 15, 2024

Evangelical leader stresses sacrifices of martyrs this Lent: 'Be inspired by them'

Rev. Johnnie Moore, president of The Congress of Christian Leaders, reflects on the persecution of Christians happening around the world — and what others of faith can learn from this.

March 14, 2024

Israeli police prepare for first Friday of Ramadan amid online incitement, calls for violence

Israel will deploy thousands of police officers across Jerusalem on Friday to enable Ramadan prayers at the Islam’s third-holiest site, the al-Aqsa Mosque.

March 14, 2024

Schumer calls for new Israeli leader to replace Netanyahu in Senate floor speech

Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., called for new elections in Israel in a floor speech on Thursday, saying this is the only option for a two-state solution to move forward.

March 14, 2024

Miraculous origins of the Virgin of Charity of Cobre, beloved by Cubans around the world

The story of the Virgin of Charity of Cobre is filled with mystery and purportedly miraculous details. Here's how Our Lady of Charity came to be the patron saint of Cuba.

March 14, 2024

Maine priest, during Lent, urges taking time to acknowledge God's constant presence among us

Fr. Kyle Doustou, a priest from Maine and the chaplain of the University of Maine's Newman Center, shared reflections on what it means for God to truly be with humanity always.

March 13, 2024

Self-styled 'prophet' arrested in Zimbabwe; 16 graves, 251 child laborers found on property

Zimbabwean police have arrested a self-described prophet at a compound where 16 unregistered graves and over 250 child laborers were found.

March 13, 2024

Five unusual foods eaten during Lent from around the world

The Lenten customs of fasting and abstinence from meat have resulted in some interesting loopholes over time. From alligators to muskrats, here are five Lenten traditions that have existed.

March 13, 2024

Evangelical Christians, who have long supported Israel, visit as wartime volunteers

Evangelical Christians have long been vocal supporters of Israel, and that extends to the current war in Gaza. Many have visited recently as volunteers.

March 13, 2024

3 monks killed in South African monastery attack, Coptic Orthodox Church says

Three monks from Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church were killed on Tuesday in an attack at a monastery in South Africa. The motive for the attack is unknown.

March 12, 2024

'Bling Bishop' lashes out at FBI after being convicted of fraud, attempted extortion, lying to feds

“Bling Bishop" Lamor Whitehead was convicted of wire fraud on Monday, and later said he refused to become an FBI informant against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.