Religion - Page 102

March 12, 2024

Mexico's presidential candidates sign peace commitment with Catholic church leaders

Mexico's presidential candidates have signed a peace commitment with Catholic Church leaders, aiming to address the country's violence, officials said.

March 12, 2024

Marital beds, wedding crowns and more Greek traditions brides and grooms incorporate into their big day

There are many traditional aspects that make up a Greek wedding. Wearing crowns and choosing wedding sponsors are just a couple of many traditions.

March 12, 2024

Texas pastor reminds all that the cross is proof of God's love for humanity

Rev. Jeremiah Johnston of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, reflects on Romans 5:5-8 — and reminds Christians of the love of God during Lent and always.

March 11, 2024

LDS Church buys Kirtland temple, other historic buildings, from Community of Christ: 'Significant'

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently acquired the Kirtland Temple, the first Latter Day Saint temple to be constructed by followers of Joseph Smith.

March 11, 2024

US commission ends Saudi trip early after Jewish chair told to remove kippah head covering

The head of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) refused to remove his religious head covering in Saudi Arabia.

March 11, 2024

Pakistani court sentences 22-year-old to death for insulting Prophet Muhammad

A Pakistani court has sentenced 22-year-old Junaid Munir to death for insulting the Muhammad, the prophet of the country's state-enforced Islamic religion.

March 11, 2024

Vatican unveils exhibit for Venice Biennale of Art

The Vatican's project for the upcoming Venice Biennale of Art will be a multimedia installation located inside Venice’s women’s prison, created with the participation of inmates.

March 10, 2024

Pastors respond to skyrocketing hostility against churches: 'Not going to stop me from taking a stand'

Christian leaders said that Christians should stand firm and engage with the culture after a new report argued there's growing hostility to the church.

March 10, 2024

White House anti-hate 'toolkit' links to resource guide that endorses website calling evangelicals a 'threat'

Biden's 'Allied Against Hate: A Toolkit for Faith Communities' comes under fire from watchdog group StopAntisemitism for its content.

March 10, 2024

Jesus, on fourth Sunday of Lent, 'invites all' to experience grace and light, DC-based faith leader says

Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, O.P., reflects on John 3:16 and explain why the Fourth Sunday of Lent is different than the other Sundays of the liturgical season of Lent.