From Scientology to Christianity, The Super Bowl’s Field of Faith: What Will 2026 Bring?

From Scientology to Christianity, The Super Bowl’s Field of Faith: What Will 2026 Bring?

The Super Bowl’s transformation into a platform for religious messaging is amplified by its staggering international reach. Super Bowl LIX in 2025 reached a record 191.1 million viewers, broadcasting in over 25 languages to more than 195 countries and territories. …

Pope Francis Calls for Peace and Reconciliation on 1,000th Day of Ukraine War

Pope Francis Calls for Peace and Reconciliation on 1,000th Day of Ukraine War

Marking the grim milestone of 1,000 days since Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine, Pope Francis issued a heartfelt plea for peace, reconciliation, and dialogue

Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches May Be Ready To Bury the Hatchet, and It’s About Time—Literally

Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches May Be Ready To Bury the Hatchet, and It’s About Time—Literally

For nearly a millennium, the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople and the Vatican have been engaged in what may be the longest-running ecumenical argument

Two Lawmakers Who Backed Same-Sex Marriage Banned From Rites By Greek Church Higher-Ups

Two Lawmakers Who Backed Same-Sex Marriage Banned From Rites By Greek Church Higher-Ups

The Orthodox Church of Greece reacted strongly to this February’s passage of a historic bill allowing same-sex civil marriage, banning two lawmakers who voted in favor

“We Are No Longer Invisible—Greece Is the First Orthodox Christian Country To Say Yes to Same-Sex Marriage

“We Are No Longer Invisible—Greece Is the First Orthodox Christian Country To Say Yes to Same-Sex Marriage

Fourteen countries have Orthodox Christian majorities. On February 15, Greece became the first of them to legalize same-sex civil marriage. A bipartisan majority of

Istanbul’s First New Church in Over a Century Sparks Joy Along With Calls for More Respect for Minority Religions

Istanbul’s First New Church in Over a Century Sparks Joy Along With Calls for More Respect for Minority Religions

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said of it, “The church we have built is a symbol of freedom of religion and belief in our

Greek Court Rules against Exemptions from Religious Classes for Orthodox Students

Greek Court Rules against Exemptions from Religious Classes for Orthodox Students

A top administrative court in Greece has ruled that school students who follow the Greek Orthodox Christian faith are not eligible for exemptions from

Ukrainian Churches, Asserting Freedom From Russian Influence Switch Calendars

Ukrainian Churches, Asserting Freedom From Russian Influence Switch Calendars

The Russian Orthodox Church began centuries ago in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine; but now, with that capital, as well as Ukraine itself, under

Eastern Orthodox Theologian Warns of Troubling Times

Eastern Orthodox Theologian Warns of Troubling Times

The war in Ukraine has enormous religious implications and is deeply troubling to Eastern Orthodox Catholics in the United States, according to a leading

Religious News From Around the Web February 28, 2022

Religious News From Around the Web February 28, 2022

Supreme Court Religion Cases and the Future; High Court Takes up Clash between LGBTQ and Religious Rights; Religious Objection to COVID Mandate Rejected; Biden