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January 19, 2023

'The Chosen' fans crash movie site after 'tens of thousands' rush to purchase tickets

Fans of the hit faith-based streaming series "The Chosen" crashed the movie theater website trying to purchase tickets for the season finale.

January 18, 2023

North Korea reportedly persecutes Christians more than any other country around the world: study

Open Doors US released its 2023 report called the World Watch List, which shows the top 50 countries across the globe where Christians are persecuted.

January 18, 2023

Pennsylvania lawmakers aim to remove provision that bars educators from wearing religious garb in classroom

Pennsylvania lawmakers are looking to remove provisions that ban educators in the state from wearing religious garb in the classroom. The Senate approved the legislation by a 49-0 vote.

January 18, 2023

Church of England bishops slated to uphold ban on same-sex marriage, will issue apology to LGBTQI+ people

Bishops in the Church of England will not be voting to overturn the historical doctrine that marriage is between one man and one woman during its general synod in February.

January 18, 2023

Vatican restricts French priest following allegations claiming he sexually abused his therapy patients

The Vatican restricted a French priest who allegedly sexually abused his therapy patients. However, they did not defrock or sanction him in any other way.

January 18, 2023

Israel's Christian population grows as church numbers dwindle in region

Israel’s Christian population rose by about 2% last year. While Christian populations in the Middle East have dwindled, a minor revival seems to be taking place in the Holy Land.

January 17, 2023

In memory of World War II veteran Lester Tanner: 'We are all Jewish'

World War II veteran Lester Tanner passed away last week at age 99 — and during his funeral, an American flag was given to his family in his honor. Here's his story.

January 17, 2023

Dutch authorities arrest suspected Islamic State security chief

Dutch police officers have arrested a man who is suspected to be the Islamic State security chief. The 37-year-old Syrian man is scheduled to appear before an examining magistrate.

January 17, 2023

9 Afghan men lashed in public for crimes under country's new rulers

Nine Afghan men were lashed in public on Tuesday for crimes they committed under the country's new rulers. Since the Taliban seized power in 2021, punishment for crimes has been harsh.

January 15, 2023

Bible verse of the week: Apostle Paul calls us to 'sacrificial love,' says South Carolina pastor

Exploring 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7, South Carolina pastor Fr. Jeffrey Kirby explains that these verses reveal sacrificial, authentic love — and the love God has for us, too.