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Catholicism
Conversations about the inclusion of women in the priesthood have gained momentum as the Synod on Synodality, Pope Francis’s month-long conference aimed at addressing critical church…
Christianity
Thousands of fans from around the world gathered over the October 14-15 weekend for a conference in Dallas, Texas, to celebrate The Chosen, the wildly popular…
Baptist
“Whenever there has been any kind of movement, particularly in the African American community, it started in the house of God.” — Rev. Gaston Smith What…
Geoffrey Peters
Oct 24, 2023
Entertainment
Tom Cruise. John Travolta. Kristie Alley. Anne Archer. Giovanni Ribisi. There is no dearth of celebrities in showbiz who owe a debt to Scientology for helping…
Catholicism
After trying in vain to meet with Pope Francis for 11 years, famed Hollywood actor Whoopi Goldberg finally got a private audience with the pontiff on…
Buddhism
Although only 4 percent of Chinese adults formally identify with Buddhism, even though it is China’s largest officially recognized faith, the numbers may be misleading. In…
Catholicism
It violates Oklahoma state law and Oklahoma’s constitution which forbids the use of taxpayer funds or property from being used, directly or indirectly for the use…
Catholicism
The government of Nicaragua has released 12 Roman Catholic priests and sent them to Rome in accordance with a deal forged with the Vatican. In a…
Geoffrey Peters
Oct 23, 2023
Christianity
As the Unification Church defends itself in response to an October 13 request by the Japanese government for a court order to strip the institution of…
Geoffrey Peters
Oct 18, 2023
Christianity
Our Rabbi was a good man, a wise man, a sterling moral example to the community. He was also boring as. To put it delicately, his…
Christianity
A 10-year Gallup study offers new perspectives on the connection between religion and one’s well-being, providing the latest evidence that a commitment to religious faith or…
Geoffrey Peters
Oct 16, 2023
Featured
The Los Angeles Police Department, local churches, and scores of community partners joined forces in an afternoon and evening of camaraderie and fun for Hollywood’s Faith and…