Shortly after Pope Leo XIV was elected last May, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, himself a Catholic, was asked about his thoughts on the newly minted pontiff’s comments signaling deep concern for immigrants. After defending President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts —…
‘Which side are you going to be on?’ Kansas faith leaders urge churches to protect immigrants
After President Donald Trump took office, a small church in Kansas City, Kansas retreated underground — abandoning their sanctuary for the basement.
The divinization of Trump is precisely why the Church Fathers wrote the creeds
After the latest alleged attempt on Donald Trump’s life at the White House correspondents’ dinner on April 25, 2026, some of his Christian supporters responded in a way that has become almost routine. His survival, they said, was the hand…
Professor’s speech praising pro-Palestinian students sparks backlash at University of Michigan
The University of Michigan has issued a formal apology after a history professor lauded pro-Palestinian student protesters in a commencement speech over the weekend.
Vatican criticizes conversion therapy, features gay Catholic testimony in ‘historic’ report
The Vatican released a report on Tuesday (May 5) that included the testimony of two married gay Catholics and acknowledged the church’s role in “the solitude, anguish, and stigma that accompany persons with same-sex attractions and their families.” The report also reflects…
‘Days of Fire and Glory’ traces charismatic communities — and the roots of today’s Christian nationalism
The communities were where the radical Christianity was being practiced. Back then people were living in households and pooling all their money Acts 2 style. Nowadays, local zoning commissions would never let us get away with the amount of people…
Trump’s War on Iran Isn’t About Armageddon, It’s the First Meme War
On Monday, two days after the U.S. and Israel carried out a series of attacks on Iran—dubbed “Operation Epic Fury” by the U.S. and “Operation Roaring Lion” by Israel—reports began circulating of commanders telling U.S. troops that the war is…
The Protestant faith is losing people in the UK
Protestant churches are experiencing a complex pattern of growth and decline across the world, with Western nations – particularly the UK – emerging as key areas of concern, according to new findings from the Pew Research Center.
Three women sit for Israeli Rabbinate’s exam, amid growing recognition for Orthodox Jewish women’s religious leadership
When people picture a rabbi, they may imagine a man standing in front of a congregation in a synagogue. But “rabbi” means much more than that. For example, a rabbi could be a teacher, a nonprofit executive for a Jewish…
Melkite Catholic bishops express concern over Israeli demolitions in southern Lebanon
A branch of the Catholic church expressed deep concern Monday over reports that Israel was demolishing civilian and religious buildings in parts of southern Lebanon under its control, following allegations that a convent had been bulldozed.
‘This is a turning point’: Iranian Christians using time of war to share the Gospel
While the war in Iran has brought significant hardships, it has also created openings for ministry for the country’s underground Church, according to a prominant ministry leader who advocates for persecuted Christians worldwide.
How Harriet Tubman and Philadelphia abolitionists coordinated dangerous journeys to freedom
A roughly 14-foot-tall bronze statue of the United States’ most famous abolitionist, Harriet Tubman, will become a permanent fixture outside Philadelphia’s City Hall later this year. It will be the first statue of a Black female historical figure in the city’s public art collection.