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February 26, 2023

Palestinian gunman shoots and kills two Israeli brothers in West Bank

A Palestinian gunman shot and killed two Israeli brothers in the northern West Bank on Sunday, casting a shadow over peace talks that took place in Jordan.

February 26, 2023

Chaplain reported as terrorist for questioning LGBTQ activists digs in for legal battle

Bernard Randall is appealing an employment tribunal ruling against him after he sued his former employer for allegedly firing him over a sermon that questioned LGBTQ activists.

February 26, 2023

First Sunday of Lent: The time is not just for penance but for God's 'abundant' mercy, says faith leader

While Lent is a time of penance ahead of the Easter celebration, it should also be considered a time of God's abundant mercy, said Catholic author and speaker Katie McGrady.

February 25, 2023

Mark Wahlberg: Faith gave me all wonderful things in life

Actor Mark Wahlberg encourages those participating in Lent to download the prayer and meditation app Hallow to ‘bring us together.’

February 24, 2023

Former Massachusetts youth minister pleads guilty to sexually assaulting 3 vulnerable boys

Russel David, a youth minister from Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting three boys. He will serve up to four years for child rape and other charges.

February 24, 2023

China ramping up persecution of Christians as it demands 'worship and allegiance' of Xi Jinping: watchdog

The Chinese government has been ramping up its persecution of Christians and house churches while also clamping down on Christianity online as it demands allegiance to Xi Jinping.

February 23, 2023

Christian member of Parliament blasts 'tolerant liberals' for hypocrisy against Christians: 'That's rubbish'

A member of Parliament in the UK and former leader of the Liberal Democrats, Tim Farron, defended Christianity by arguing that it will outlast its detractors.

February 22, 2023

Southern Baptist ousts its 2nd largest congregation, founded by Rick Warren, for having a female pastor

The Saddleback Church has been ousted by the Southern Baptist Convention for having a female pastor. Saddleback Church was founded by best-selling author Rick Warren.

February 22, 2023

Pope Francis warns church cannot become ‘progressive’ or ‘conservative’ ‘political party’

Pope Francis spoke to a general audience on Ash Wednesday at the Vatican, warning that the Catholic Church must never be thought of as a "political party."

February 22, 2023

This Ash Wednesday, discover that Lent isn't what you think it is

Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season kept by millions and millions of Christians around the world.