Christianity
China Destroys Christian Crosses – Christians Rebuild Them
China has been destroying Christian churches and crosses for a couple years, but Chinese Christians have remained resilient in rebuilding themselves. Over the past 2 years,…
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Catholicism
Philadelphia Prepares for Papal Visit and Catholic Gathering of Families in September
The world’s largest Catholic gathering of families will be held in Philadelphia in September, and Pope Francis will attend the event during his first-ever visit to…
Catholicism
Multi-faith Bosnia Unites in Preparation for Pope Francis’ Visit
Pope Francis’ news of visiting Bosnia next week is already uniting the multi-faith nation of Bosnia and they are joyously preparing for his visit. Pope Francis will visit Bosnia…
Catholicism
Rev. Martin Schlag thinks Pope Francis will appreciate American economy
Rev. Martin Schlag feels Pope Francis will appreciate the capitalism of America as soon as he gets to know it. Pope Francis’ frequent outspoken criticism of…
Catholicism
Vatican Stands Behind Cardinal’s “Defeat for Humanity” Statement
After Ireland publicly legalized same-sex marriage, a Cardinal called the decision a “defeat for humanity,” and the Vatican stands behind him. Ireland’s recent referendum to legalize…
Catholicism
Xi Jinping Urges Chinese Religions to Resist Foreign Influence
President of China Xi Jinping told China’s religious to avoid the influence of foreign religious leaders in an attempt to secure the government’s control. Chinese president…
Catholicism
Keep out of Politics, Stick to Preaching: Republicans to Pope Francis
Republican politicians urge Pope Francis to stay away from politics and concentrate on the work to lead people to Jesus Christ and Salvation. Republican politicians have asked…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Denies French Ambassador for Being Gay
The Vatican is facing accusations of hypocrisy after Pope Francis turned down a French ambassador, presumably, because of his homosexuality. On January 5, the French government…
Catholicism
Palestine Officially Recognized as State by Vatican; Israel is Not Pleased
The Vatican has become the latest country to recognize the state of Palestine, after a new treaty was finalized on Wednesday. In a move that has…
Catholicism
Spanish missionary Junipero Serra to be canonized in September
Pope Francis announced that he would canonize Junipero Serra as a Saint during his visit to the U.S. Spanish missionary Junipero Serra will be made a…
Catholicism
Raul Castro Considers Catholicism After Seeing Pope Francis
Raul Castro announced that he is considering returning to the Catholic Church after his meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican this weekend. Cuban president Raul…
Catholicism
Ecumenism between Catholic and Anglican Churches may be ending
The Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC), gathered for a discussion on ecumenism. Questions are being raised about whether the ecumenism between the Catholic and Anglican churches…