Religion - Page 19

October 12

Bible Belt pastors on how Kirk's assassination prompted Americans to return to church

People flocked to social media to share how Charlie Kirk's assassination sparked something in them to go back to church and purchase a Bible.

October 12

Man hauled away by security after urinating on main altar at St. Peter’s Basilica: report

Vatican security removed a man who disrupted St. Peter's Basilica by climbing onto the altar, with Pope Leo reportedly shocked by the latest incident.

October 11

Chinese underground church pastor, father of US citizens, detained by authorities, family says

Chinese authorities arrested the head pastor of Zion Church and several religious leaders in sweeping crackdown across multiple provinces.

October 8

Megachurch founder finishes church's restoration process after stepping down due to undisclosed transgression

Dr. Tony Evans has fulfilled the church's restoration process after announcing he would step aside last year, but won't return to pastoring the church.

October 7

Pope Leo rejects reporter's question about President Trump's use of the National Guard in his hometown

Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV refused to discuss President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to his hometown amid local opposition.

October 7

Remains of history's most beloved saint, St Francis of Assisi, to be displayed in rare event

St. Francis of Assisi's remains will be displayed at his basilica in Italy during 2026 to commemorate 800 years since the beloved saint's death in 1226.

October 7

Cruz clashes with Nigeria over his claims 50,000 Christians killed since 2009 in religious violence

Ted Cruz threatens to hold Nigerian officials accountable for alleged mass killings of Christians, while Nigerian government officials deny the claims.

October 6

‘Act of violence’: New Jersey Rabbi injured in suspected hate crime before Jewish holiday

Jeffrey Zicchinella attacked Rabbi Avraham Wein in Bergenfield, New Jersey, prompting a hate crime investigation and increased synagogue security patrols.

October 6

Pope’s top diplomat blasts Israel’s Gaza offensive as ‘ongoing massacre,’ condemns Hamas attacks

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin criticized both Hamas attacks and Israel's military response, saying legitimate defense must respect proportionality.

October 5

Pitt football players lead ‘Pitt for Jesus’ event as dozens are baptized

The viral 'Pitt for Jesus' event reflects rising student faith engagement nationwide as University of Pittsburgh football players share their Christian beliefs on campus.