Honoring History Through Action This week, Sojourners is closing its offices to honor Juneteenth, a practice it began in 2021 when the holiday became federally recognized. The organization views this pause not as performative but …
A new biography, Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet, presents a balanced examination of the controversial founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Historian John G. Turner draws …
A Legacy of Secrecy and Survival On a secluded island in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan’s Hidden Christians continue practicing a clandestine faith centuries after persecution forced them underground. Worship takes place in private rooms adorned with …
A Sacred Heritage Site Faces Legal Challenge St. Catherine’s Monastery, a 6th-century religious site on Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, has become the focus of a legal dispute over land ownership. Built around the biblical Burning Bush, …
14,000 Afghan Nationals at Risk The Trump administration is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 14,000 Afghan nationals living in the United States. On April 11, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the decision, …
Most Pastors Confident About Church Longevity A recent Lifeway Research study reveals that 94% of U.S. Protestant pastors believe their churches will remain active in a decade. However, only 78% strongly agree with that projection, …
The Catholic Church’s most geographically diverse conclave in history begins Wednesday, as 133 cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope. The gathering reflects broad regional representation, with cardinals hailing from 71 …
Surge in Online Church Engagement Amid Easter Celebrations The Church of England’s website AChurchNearYou.com has recorded a sharp rise in activity, sharing over 11,000 church services and events on social media. Page views climbed from …
Historian Beth Allison Barr highlights the immense pressure placed on pastors’ wives within many Christian denominations. Speaking on the podcast “Saved by the City,” Barr explained that pastors’ wives are expected to embody the church’s …
Researchers Uncover Ancient Inscriptions at the Cenacle A multinational team from the Austrian Academy of Sciences and the Israel Antiquities Authority uncovered nearly 40 medieval inscriptions and drawings at the Cenacle in Jerusalem. Known as …