Catholicism
August 29: The Beheading of St. John the Baptist
August 29 commemorates the martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist. Saint John the Baptist is a key figure in most world religions. He has made significant…
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Pope Francis Prays for Italy’s Earthquake Victims
Pope Francis issued a statement of prayer for Italy’s earthquake victims. Pope Francis issued a statement Wednesday about the earthquake in central Italy wherein over 70…
Catholicism
Worries Mount over Walgreens’ Relationship with Catholic Healthcare Providers
Groups led by the ACLU want assurance that the retail chain will not let religious doctrines limit its services. Catholics have traditionally been enemies of contraceptives…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Is Now Throwing Beach Pizza Parties
Pope Francis plans a fun event to help the homeless population of Rome. Selfies, driving used cars, traveling in public transport, making his own sandwiches —…
Catholicism
Sunken Virgin Mary Rises from the Sea for Feast of Assumption
Spanish city of Algeciras raise the sunken statue of Mary every year for Feast of Assumption The Blessed Virgin Mary made her annual appearance for the…
Catholicism
What is the Secret to Success for Sacred Heart’s 2016 Catholic Olympians?
A surprising number of this year’s Olympic athletes are from the Sacred Heart Catholic school system. The 2016 Olympic Games are currently being held in Rio…
Catholicism
Did this Statue of Jesus in Mexico Open Its Eyes?
Video shows a statue of Jesus who appears to be opening his eyes. A website for documenting paranormal activity, Adimensional, is responsible for introducing the internet…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Visits Women Rescued from Human Trafficking
Supreme Head of the Catholic Church surprises the rescued women at a shelter by dropping by for a chat. Pope Francis has yet again shown the…
Agnosticism
Putin’s Yarovaya Laws Violate Human Rights and Religious Freedom
Russian President Vladimir Putin Signs The Yarovaya Law, A Law That Violates Religious Freedom. On July 7, 2016, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the “Yarovaya laws,”…
Anglicanism
Not Just Scripture: Social and Political Issues Are Hot Topics in Churches
Church-goers find politics being discussed from pulpits. The presidential campaign fever has been caught by religious institutions too, with churchgoers saying that their clergy have started…
Catholicism
Serious Catholic Olympians: Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky are Game-Changing Athletes
Olympian athletes Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky are both Catholic. Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky are two athletes who have taken the Olympics games this year…
Catholicism
The Miracle Story of the Transfiguration of the Lord
Religious Significance of the Transfiguration. Catholics and the majority of other Christian churches celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration every year on August 6. The Transfiguration…