Frances D’Emilio of AP News writes that Pope Francis has set up a special, ten-member commission to uncover what he calls the “new martyrs” of the twenty-first century, those killed for attending Mass or running …
Terry Mattingly of Religion Unplugged writes about the ongoing mystery of two Syrian bishops kidnapped in 2013. Bishops Yazigi and Yohanna Ibrahim were members of the Syriac Orthodox Church, an institution tracing its history back …
Members of the Community of Faith Church in Acres Home, Houston performed an exorcism on a statue that they thought was subject to a “demonic” influence. They discovered a miniature statue of the Grim Reaper …
A crucifix that was originally found amid the ruins of a church during World War I has been repatriated to France after being housed in a church in England’s East Midlands for over a century. …
“Sound of Freedom,” a faith-based film centered around a former Homeland Security agent’s mission to save numerous children from sex traffickers, has risen to the top spot as the number one movie in America. Released …
A 25-year-old high school teacher from Kentucky, Maxwell Emerson, has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting that took place on the Catholic University of America’s Washington DC campus. According to University President …
At the 34th General Synod held in Indianapolis, the United Church of Christ elected its first female general minister and president. The Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson is not only the first female leader of UCC …
Over the weekend, France’s bishops, in solidarity with other religious leaders, responded to the ongoing turmoil in the country by urging for peace, dialogue, and a restoration of tranquility. In addition, on July 1, officials …
Summary Christianity is defined by its followers’ devotion to Jesus Christ, recognizing Him as the Son of God and Savior. The term “Christian” has historical roots in early Jewish-Christian communities and reflects a rich tradition …
The sound of a train barreling over our bedroom woke us. “Do you hear that?” my wife and I asked each other simultaneously. Outside the window, the sky was illumined by lightning so frequent that …