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January 11, 2024

African Catholic priests tell Pope Francis they refuse to bless same-sex couples

The symposium of African national bishops conferences sent a statement to Pope Francis stating they refuse to give blessings to same-sex couples.

January 11, 2024

Christian rappers speak out against Lil Nas X's 'J Christ' single preview: 'Flat-out mocking Christ'

Christian rappers Holy Gabbana and Bryson Gray spoke to Fox News Digital about Lil Nas X’s controversial preview for his upcoming single titled "J Christ."

January 11, 2024

US pastors gripped by post-pandemic burnout, survey shows

A nationwide survey by the Hartford Institute for Religion Research reveals that post-pandemic burnout is a significant concern among Christian clergy in the U.S.

January 11, 2024

Pope hosts Marxist-Christian dialogue group at Vatican, praises cooperation 'promoting the common good'

Pope Francis hosted the DIALOP transversal Dialogue Project this week, praising the group for its work fostering cooperation between European Marxists and Christian churches.

January 10, 2024

Christian school in heartland to arm, train staff amid concern with 'threats' coming 'on a regular basis'

A private Christian school in Iowa said certain staff members will be armed on campus to better protect students and teachers from potential threats.

January 9, 2024

Vatican doctrine chief under fire for writing 1998 book featuring graphic orgasm descriptions

Cardinal Victor Fernandez, the Vatican's new doctrine chief, has come under fire over “The Mystical Passion: Spirituality and Sensuality," a book he had published in 1998.

January 9, 2024

Kenyan court gives prosecutors ultimatum in case against alleged starvation cult leader

A Kenyan court warned prosecutors Tuesday that it will release, among others, alleged doomsday cult leader Paul Mackenzie, if he is not charged in two weeks.

January 9, 2024

Fired high school coach says he's 'scapegoat' over antisemitic slurs during game

Brian Williams, the high school girls basketball coach fired after antisemitic slurs were hurled toward Jewish opponents, says he's a "scapegoat."

January 9, 2024

Ohio pastor facing criminal charges every day to house homeless: 'This is what we're called to do'

Bryan, Ohio, pastor Chris Avell opened up his church's doors to the homeless last year and is facing criminal charges for zoning violations every day because of it.

January 9, 2024

Woman allegedly killed by 'Soldiers of Christ' likely beaten 'to exorcise demon spirit': expert

A grisly murder of a 33-year-old Georgia woman allegedly at the hands of the "Soldiers of Christ" has characteristics of a fanatic religious group, a cult escapee told Fox News Digital