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November 28, 2022

Vatican accuses China of violating contentious agreement, expresses 'surprise and regret'

The Vatican demanded an explanation from China on its reported violation of an agreement by installing a bishop in a diocese unrecognized by the Holy See,

November 27, 2022

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett faces calls to recuse herself from LGBTQ case over Christian faith

Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Christian faith and alleged ties to the group People of Praise are again called into question before the Supreme Court is set to hear an LGBTQ-related case.

November 27, 2022

Bible verse of the day: We have reason to hope and trust, even in the worst of times

Today's Bible verse in this Advent season is Romans 8:28, one of the Bible's best-known verses. The faithful may be tempted toward despair, but we can trust God will work all things for good.

November 27, 2022

Cambridge dean defends sermon about Jesus' 'trans body,' 'vaginal' side wound blasted as 'heresy'

A dean at the University of Cambridge in the U.K. defended a junior research fellow who spoke from the pulpit about Jesus' "trans body" and likened his side wound to a vagina.

November 27, 2022

As Christmas nears, it's time to 'reclaim' the season of Advent, says South Carolina faith leader

As Christmas nears, Fr. Jeffrey Kirby of Indian Land, South Carolina, explains why we need to reinvigorate our observance of Advent: It's a "demanding teacher" that offers hope.

November 26, 2022

America's only hope is God, says Sean Feucht, Christian singer-activist: Nation is 'morally bankrupt'

Worship artist Sean Feucht of California plans a 50-state "Kingdom to the Capitol" tour in 2023 to pray in each state and influence change. He says God is nation's "only hope."

November 22, 2022

Case tossed out against Christian street preacher arrested for alleged homophobia

A case against John Dunn, a Christian street preacher, was tossed out after he was accused of violating a U.K. public order law against hate speech by publicly denouncing homosexuality.

November 22, 2022

Canadian religious leaders speak out as country set to allow euthanasia for mental illness

Canadian religious leaders are expressing concerns about the expansion of euthanasia, or MAID, in the country, which will expand to include those with mental illness in March.

November 21, 2022

Christian persecution rising around the world amid jihadism, totalitarianism: report

A new report compiled by Catholic group Aid to the Church in Need found that Christian persecution has risen in at least 18 countries, mostly in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

November 20, 2022

Abortion is 'gruesome sign' of what society has forgotten, says Catholic archbishop

In the wake of the Dobbs decision, the pro-life work and advocacy of the Catholic Church is far from over, Church leaders said at the bishops' conference this week in Baltimore, Maryland.