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Catholicism
The pope’s selection of candidates is a drastic departure from usual protocol; Pontiff says the new cardinals represent the “universality of the church.” Pope Francis made…
Christianity
Recent ban makes the Jehovah’s Witness religious group a soft target for discrimination. Ever since being tagged as “extremist” by the Russian Supreme Court Jehovah’s Witnesses…
Celebrity
Despite his earlier rigid stance on Islam, Donald Trump spoke about the religion in a very soft tone during his Saudi Arabia visit. Trump’s visit to…
Celebrity
Christianity and the presidency: What makes one a Christian in the eyes of the American public? The question invites consideration of Christianity and the past two…
Agnosticism
A look at the role of religion in affecting mental health. The mental health of an individual is affected by a multitude of genetic and environmental…
Christianity
Central Downtown Astana, Kazakhstan by Ken and Nyetta is licensed under CC BY 2.0 In a move that is very reminiscent of Russia’s strong policies against…
Catholicism
Although he insisted he was not part of any religion, Cornell has indicated signs of him being a believer on numerous occasions, including in his music.…
Christianity
Next week President Donald Trump will become the sixth U.S. President to visit Israel. On May 14, 1948, President Harry S. Truman recognized the newly created…
Catholicism
About 70 percent of Cubans are devout Catholics. Tampa, Florida’s St. Lawrence Catholic Church has raised $95,000 in donations to construct a new church in Sandino,…
Christianity
The trip to Saudi will be followed by a trip to Israel and a visit to the Vatican – all three will have important implications for…
Christianity
Donald Trump spoke at Liberty University’s commencement over the weekend. Trump devoted the majority of his first commencement address at the Liberty University to thanking the…
Catholicism
Francisco and Jacinta Marto have become saints. Pope Francis proclaimed Blessed Francisco Marto and Jacinta Marto as saints[/tweetit] during Mass on the solemnity of Blessed Virgin…