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Anglicanism
As British politicians debate a bill aimed at deporting illegal migrants to Africa, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has warned that the action would diminish…
Catholicism
Reiterating the Catholic Church’s denunciation of all manifestations of antisemitism while reaffirming the historic ties among Christians and Jews, Pope Francis has expressed his sorrow to…
Christianity
In another indication of a worsening climate for religious minorities in India under a Hindu nationalist government, a number of Protestants, including two American citizens, and…
Ethics
Human life cannot be wrongfully destroyed without incurring the wrath of a holy God—Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Parker (concurring that frozen embryos are children)…
Featured
The new year began for the world’s youngest major religion with the opening of three new “Ideal Orgs”—facilities designed in keeping with Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard’s…
Issues
Following in the footsteps of several other states across the nation, a Senate committee in Florida has approved a bill whereby schools could cope with a…
Catholicism
Four Roman Catholic bishops have engaged in talks with Mexican drug cartel leaders in an attempt to broker a peace deal, and President Andrés Manuel López…
Issues
At this year’s National Prayer Breakfast, the theme was what brings us together, rather than what tears us apart. Speaking to lawmakers and guests at the…
Art
Call it the return of the deities. After being stolen and smuggled overseas for years, dozens of statues depicting Nepal’s revered gods and goddesses are being…
Catholicism
For the first time in Super Bowl history, an ad for a Catholic prayer app has created history by generating a record spike in downloads. Called…
Entertainment
The long-awaited Scientology ad for Super Bowl LVIII appeared before a worldwide audience of billions. The church has made a name for itself with its life-affirming…
Environment
In the heart of one of India’s ancient and most highly esteemed “sacred” forests, individuals from indigenous communities have joined forces with Christians to advocate for…