Anglicanism
Religions Offer Divine Assistance for World Cup
World Cup fever has once again seized the globe with a religious fervor extending from the humblest worshiper to the highest religious office in the world. In…
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Catholicism
Pope Francis Excommunicated the Mafia
Last Saturday, Pope Francis visited Calabria, an area in southern Italy with a significant organized crime presence, where he excommunicated the mafia. During the homily of his mass, the…
Catholicism
“Morality Clause” Has Cincinnati Teachers Reconsider Their Jobs
Cincinnati Catholic Schoolteachers Stunned by Restrictive “Morality Clause” in New Employment Contract Catholic schoolteachers in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are facing some tough decisions with the…
Catholicism
Pope Francis, Mahmoud Abbas and Shimon Peres Come Together to Pray for Peace
Last Sunday, Pope Francis, Mahmoud Abbas and Shimon Peres joined in an historic meeting at the Vatican for a united commitment for peace in the Middle…
Catholicism
Pentecost Sunday Holds Both Traditional and Modern Significance
Christians celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit 50 days after Easter on the Pentecost. “They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated…
Catholicism
Christians Celebrate the Ascension of Jesus Christ
The Ascension marks the beginning of a 10-day period of prayer and reflection. “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Breaks Tradition During Trip to Middle East
Pope Francis greets followers during a 2013 trip to Brazil. This past weekend, Pope Francis visited the Middle East to promote peace among Muslims, Jews and…
Catholicism
Pope Francis to Visit the Middle East
Pope Francis is soon going to be visiting a variety of locations within the Middle East from May 24th until May 26th. His visit is not…
Catholicism
Bobby Jindal Tells Story of Converting to Catholicism in Commencement Speech
Bobby Jindal tells his story of converting to Catholicism at Liberty University commencement speech. You may not have heard of Bobby Jindal, but you soon will.…
Catholicism
European Megachurch Pastor Converts to Catholicism
Megachurch pastor converts to Catholicism with announcement that shocks his congregation. Earlier this year, megachurch leader Ulf Ekman, who was the head of the more than…
Catholicism
Religious Identity of Hispanics in the US is Moving Away from Catholicism
A new report from the PEW Religion & Public Life Project supports the increasing shift in religious identity within America. This time the focus is on…
Catholicism
Should Catholic Church’s sexual abuse scandals be considered torture?
UN Committee weighs case to consider Catholic Church’s sexual abuse scandals as torture. The Vatican drew the attention of the United Nations Committee overseeing the Convention…