Religion - Page 175

April 7, 2023

Filipinos nailed to crosses in reenactment of Christ’s crucifiction, despite Church's objection

Several Filipinos were nailed to crosses on Good Friday despite objections from Catholic Church leaders, who said people can show their devotion without hurting themselves.

April 7, 2023

Over 60 asylum-seeking Chinese Christian church members en route to US after being detained in Thailand

Over 60 Chinese Christian church members seeking asylum are on there way to the United States. The group was detained last week in Thailand.

April 7, 2023

What's so good about Good Friday?

On this eve of Easter, why focus on blood and death and gore on Good Friday?

April 7, 2023

Good Friday: God turned 'moral evil' of Christ's crucifixion into a gift to humanity, says Catholic missionary

The death of Jesus Christ on the cross on Good Friday was a way for God to turn the greatest moral evil in history into the greatest act of good, said Curtis Martin of FOCUS.

April 7, 2023

Everything you need to know about Holy Saturday: Why is it important?

Holy Saturday is the final day of Jesus Christ's death before he was resurrected on Easter Sunday and is the last day of Holy Week in the Christian religion.

April 7, 2023

What is Good Friday? Everything you need to know

Good Friday is the religious holiday that is believed to be the day that Jesus Christ died on the cross. It always takes place on the Friday leading up to Easter.

April 7, 2023

I’m a Christian and I'm suing my state because it refused to let me adopt children

I began the process to adopt a child from Oregon’s foster care system. But I was in for quite a shock when state officials denied my application because of my faith.

April 6, 2023

Pope Francis leads first of 2 major Holy Thursday ceremonies days after battling bronchitis

Pope Francis has returned from his battle with bronchitis. The pope led the first of two Holy Thursday ceremonies at a Mass in St Peter's Basilica.

April 6, 2023

World's oldest, most complete Hebrew Bible hits auction block for $30 million

Fox News’ chief religious correspondent Lauren Green reports on the 1,100-year-old text that could fetch up to $50 million.

April 6, 2023

What is Holy Thursday? Questions answered about the religious holiday that is part of Holy Week

Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday, takes place on the Thursday before Easter Sunday. It is part of a series of religious days that occur during Holy Week.