Religion - Page 152

August 10, 2023

US Catholic Church under explicit attack, archbishop warns — but says there's hope

Authentic, orthodox education on theology and organized social solidarity are the only way forward for U.S. Catholics, says Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco.

August 9, 2023

'One Tree Hill’ star Bethany Joy Lenz suffered alleged ‘spiritual abuse’ during years in a cult

Bethany Joy Lenz, of "One Tree Hill" fame, is writing a memoir that will include her experiences during her 10 years in a cult, during which she said she suffered "spiritual abuse."

August 9, 2023

Former Georgia resident wanted for alleged misuse of $30M donated for Christian ministry in China

A former Georgia resident, Jason Gerald Shenk, is being sought on charges related to the misuse of over $30 million in donations intended for Christian ministry activities in China.

August 8, 2023

Finnish Christian officials face charges for LGBT criticisms as Biden admin asked to step in

House Republicans are demanding the Biden administration step up in defense of two Finnish leaders who being 'unjustly targeted' for their Christian faith.

August 8, 2023

Pope issues warning on artificial intelligence, fears ‘logic of violence’

Pope Francis called on the world to use caution when developing AI, saying the tech must not be used to reinforce a "logic of violence."

August 7, 2023

Georgia man baptizes himself during Florida church burglary, sheriffs say

A man from Georgia was apprehended for unlawfully entering a Florida church on Friday, resulting in damages amounting to $8,000 and a self-baptism.

August 7, 2023

Pope Francis urges young people to 'change the world' at World Youth Day, announces South Korea as next host

Pope Francis addressed young people in the crowd of an estimated 1.5 million attendees of the Catholic festival at Parque Tejo in Lisbon, Portugal.

August 6, 2023

Do angels exist? Over half of Americans say yes, study finds: 'Comfort and reassurance'

Nearly 70% of adults in America believe in the existence of angels, beating out people's belief in the devil and hell, according to a new study. Religious leaders weighed in.

August 6, 2023

'Have you ever experienced God in your life? That's an angel': Theologian Jonathan Morris

A recent poll by the Associated Press-Norc Center poll indicated that nearly 70% of Americans believe in angels.

August 6, 2023

Divine nature of Jesus revealed in the Transfiguration, says North Carolina priest: 'Glory of God'

August 6 marks the Feast of the Transfiguration in the Catholic Church and some other faith traditions. Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC, explained the story.