Catholicism
Another 7 Catholic Churches Ordered to Close in New York
The New York Archdiocese recently announced that it will close seven more Catholic churches in response to a reported shortage of both priests and congregants. Parishoners…
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Remains of Four Early American Leaders Discovered Together With Catholic Artifact
Bodies of Rev. Robert Hunt, Capt. Gabriel Archer, Sir Ferdinando Wainman, and Capt. William West found among Catholic artifacts. Last week, the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation, headed…
Atheism
Cuba: Not So Atheist Anymore
Photos adapted from: Didier Baertschiger and James Emery, licensed under CC BY 2.0 A unique look into the religious identities of Cuba over the years. A…
Catholicism
Pope’s 2016 Schedule and the Special Prayer Prepared for the Upcoming Jubilee of Mercy
Pope Francis’ 2016 schedule: a year of celebration for the poor, the oppressed, the blind and the sick. Pope Francis also hopes to renew enthusiasm in…
Catholicism
Famed Father Robert Barron Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles
Father Barron is one of the three new auxiliary bishops named for Los Angeles. Perhaps best known for his works at Word on Fire Catholic Ministries,…
Catholicism
Fired Gay Minister Writes Letter to Pope Pleading for His Attention on American LGBTs During Visit
Images via Facebook and Twitter screenshots He’s hoping the Pontiff will “find time to listen to the challenges faced by LGBT people, especially those who are…
Catholicism
Pope Francis is Removing Seedy Bishops in an Effort to Clean Up the Catholic Church
The Pope organized a Vatican commission that determines the policies for the overall Church to follow and several bishops have been removed as a result. Over…
Catholicism
Catholic Nuns Lose Case: Employees Must Have Contraceptive Coverage
Denver’s Little Sisters of the Poor lost their case against the Obama administration because they couldn’t prove the contraceptive mandate caused a burden. Denver’s Little Sisters…
Catholicism
How Governor Bobby Jindal Left Hinduism Behind to Become a Catholic Christian
Upon the passing of his grandfather, he began to question many things in his life, such as his religious beliefs. Raised Hindu with his younger brother,…
Catholicism
Christian Facebook, Facegloria, is Created for Sin-Free Social Media
The growing concern that Facebook is becoming a haven for violence, pornography, and profanity has triggered a group to come up with a Christian alternative. Facegloria.com…
Christianity
Islam Most Popular Religion Among Under 30 Chinese Population
A PEW report that predicts that by 2050, the Islam population will be as large as the Christian population. Islam is currently the most popular religion…
Atheism
Those Who are Very Religious Have A Higher Wellbeing Regardless of the Particular Faith
Previous documentations showed that Americans who consider themselves most religious are also those with the highest wellbeing. Gallup Health Ways Well-Being Index has been taking interviews…