Christian faith threatens Russian President Vladimir Putin because it is out of his control. As such, his war on Ukraine has centered on the systematic persecution of Christians, their families and their churches.
Freed hostage Emily Damari to Pulitzer board: Mosab Abu Toha is ‘the modern-day equivalent of a Holocaust denier’
An Israeli released from Hamas captivity earlier this year is objecting to the Pulitzer Prize awarded this week to Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha, charging that he is “the modern-day equivalent of a Holocaust denier” because of his derisive comments about…
How Many Megachurches Are There? Where Are They Located?
You know what’s absolutely crazy? In the 200+ posts I have put together for this newsletter, I have never once written about megachurches. I just can’t believe that it’s never crossed my mind until now, but that’s about to change.
Trump supporters should revisit ‘The Great Gatsby’
“I think that your house was where Tom and Daisy Buchanan lived.”
New Law Requires Priests to Break Seal of Confession to Report Child Abuse
The secrecy of the confessional in the Roman Catholic Church is so sacrosanct that any priest who violates it is automatically excommunicated.
‘Agreeing to disagree’ is hurting your relationships – here’s what to do instead
As Americans become more polarized, even family dinners can feel fraught, surfacing differences that could spark out-and-out conflict. Tense conversations often end with a familiar refrain: “Let’s just drop it.”
Despite daunting challenges, Cameroon diocese celebrates 75 years of enduring faith
Seventy-five years ago, the Diocese of Buea was established in Cameroon’s South West region, marking a historic milestone as the country’s first diocese.
He Got Arrested for Praying at the Capitol. He Has Thoughts On Protest Under Trump.
After Donald Trump won a decisive second term in November, conventional wisdom quickly congealed: #Resistance was dead. There was no Women’s March. The regular weekend protests in D.C. weren’t coming back.
To put pressure on Trump, Democrats turn to religion — and religious activists
As the sun rose over the U.S. Capitol on the last Sunday in April, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, wearing a gold cross necklace, sat next to Sen. Cory Booker on the building’s stone steps. The two looked around quietly…
Belief in Spirits And The Afterlife Common Around the World
Belief in the supernatural — including life after death and the idea that animals and nature can possess spirits — is common across diverse cultures and religions, with younger and older generations sharing similar views, a new survey reveals.
Why ‘The Calling of Saint Matthew’ by Caravaggio was Pope Francis’ favorite painting − an art historian explains
Pope Francis left a lasting legacy, not least his appreciation for art. In his 2025 biography, “Hope,” Francis spoke of his admiration for the Baroque painter Caravaggio. He recalled that during his travels to Rome as a cardinal, he prayed in front…
Sotheby’s postpones auction of jewels associated with Buddha after backlash from India’s government
Sotheby’s on Wednesday postponed an auction of jewels associated with Buddha’s remains after the Indian government opposed the sale and demanded it be halted.