January 11, 2023 Demi Lovato's 'offensive to Christians' album posters banned, shows crucifix and bondage Promotion for Demi Lovato's "Holy Fvck" album, which included her cover art, had the U.K's Advertising Standards Authority getting involved and banning her posters.
January 11, 2023 Church of England sets aside £100M to 'address past wrongs' over slavery The Church of England has allocated £100 million to a fund intended "to address past wrongs" related to the church's historic links with the transatlantic slave trade.
January 11, 2023 Cardinal Pell, ex-adviser to Pope Francis, dies at 81 Cardinal George Pell, who had served as Pope Francis' financial adviser, has died at the age of 81. He suffered fatal heart complications after undergoing hip surgery.
January 11, 2023 Millions are focused on praying for our nation, leaders and personal freedoms, with one group's help "God invites us to join him in shaping history through prayer," said CEO Dave Kubal of Intercessors for America (IFA), based in Virginia, which focuses on prayer for our nation and our elected leaders.
January 9, 2023 Pope largely silent on Nicaragua's detainment of Catholic bishop ahead of upcoming hearing A Nicaraguan Catholic bishop and outspoken critic of the country’s authoritarian regime was arrested and charged with 'trumped-up' crimes, but Pope Francis and the Vatican have been largely silent on the matter.
January 9, 2023 Vatican reopens decades-old cold case of missing girl Emanuela Orlandi The Vatican is re-opening the missing persons case of a 15-year-old girl who vanished nearly 40 years ago
January 9, 2023 Vatican reopens investigation into 1983 disappearance of 15-year-old daughter of Vatican employee The Vatican has reopened the investigation into the 1983 disappearance of a teenager. A new Netflix documentary helped shed light on the case.
January 8, 2023 Bible verse of the week: Christ 'became poor' to extend 'eternal salvation,' says faith leader A pastor who works with a Virginia ministry explains the meaning of 2 Corinthians 8:9, sharing three applications for believers today: grace, generosity and the understanding of how Christ's earthly poverty led to salvation.
January 7, 2023 Tension in the Vatican revealed by top aide following death of Benedict XVI Hours after the funeral for Pope Benedict XVI, an Italian publisher released copies of a tell-all book that revealed years of tension in the Vatican.
January 6, 2023 Israeli ambassador slams UN for meeting over visit to Temple Mount Supporters of Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stress that he did not walk on the site of the Holy of Holies and did not pray, thereby avoiding any violations of policy.