Features
Washington D.C. Temple Opens Doors to General Public for First Time in 50 Years
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has completed a two year renovation project of their Washington D.C. Temple. As with other LDS temples, this…
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U.S. President Joe Biden Hosts Reception to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr
On May 2 U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted a reception in the East Room—the largest State Room of the White House—to…
Anglicanism
Washington National Cathedral Achieves the Status of “Megachurch”
The Washington National Cathedral has achieved the status of “megachurch” by streaming their religious services online through the pandemic lockdowns over the last two years. Their…
Christianity
University Student Challenges “No Contact” Order as Religious Discrimination
Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville graduate student Maggie DeJong received three “No Contact Orders” in February from the university, prohibiting contact and indirect communication with three…
Celebrity
New Faith-Based Documentary Series <em>Jeen‑Yuhs</em> on Kanye West
Netflix has released Jeen-Yuhs, a faith-based documentary series on the career of musician Kanye West. The series covers his life and career beginning in 2002 and…
Anglicanism
Church of England Holds Debates on Archbishop of Canterbury Election
In a Church of England General Synod meeting this past month a proposal was debated to increase representatives of the global Anglican Communion in the Crown…
Catholicism
Catholic Actor Mark Wahlberg Stars in Biopic of Boxer Turned Priest in <em>Father Stu</em>
Mark Wahlberg has just released the trailer for his first faith-based film about the harrowing life of Father Stuart Long (Father Stu). The film depicts Father…
Hindu
Religious Garments Ban Sparks College Protests in India
Colleges in Karnataka, India, have started banning the use of any religious garment not explicitly called for in their dress code. This prevents Muslim women from…
Catholicism
How Do You Get Religion Understood?
Church attendance in the U.S. is on a 20-year nosedive. From 70% attending services in 1999, it has declined year after year to 47% in 2020…