Catholicism
Pope Declares Francisco and Jacinta Marto Saints
Francisco and Jacinta Marto have become saints. Pope Francis proclaimed Blessed Francisco Marto and Jacinta Marto as saints[/tweetit] during Mass on the solemnity of Blessed Virgin…
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Celebrity
Religion in the 2017 GRAMMY Awards
The 2017 Grammy Awards: gospel hymns, Beyonce, Chance the Rapper, the immigration ban, and Oshun. The 2017 Grammy Awards show was filled with religion[/tweetit], going beyond…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Encourages Women to Breastfeed in Public
“Just like the Virgin Mary nursed Jesus,” Pope Francis tells mothers to breastfeed their children. Breastfeeding in public has always been a subject of taboo in…
Catholicism
How One Man Went from Drug Addict to Catholic Priest
Father Donald Calloway is a former drug runner turned Catholic priest. Father Donald Calloway began his spiritual journey one despairing night in his room when he…
Christianity
United Methodist Women Announce 2018 Conference Theme – “The Power of Bold”
United Methodist Women 2018 assembly theme is inspired by Mary -“The Power of Bold” Methodist women will be gathering in Columbus, Ohio in May 2018 to…
Catholicism
A Look At the Origins of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
The history of the Catholic celebration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. December 8 marks one of the most significant dates in the Catholic calendar-…
Catholicism
The Story of St. Nicholas
St. Nicholas Day: Remembering the real St. Nicholas. The feast of Saint Nicholas is celebrated on December 6 for western Christian countries while in the east,…
Christianity
Poland Declares Christ as King
Jesus is declared King of Poland. Poland has a new monarch. However, the new King does not come from just any other dynasty or family. He…
Catholicism
The Origins and Similarities of Halloween, All Saints’ Day, Samhain and Reformation Day
The relationship between Halloween, Samhain, Reformation Day and All Saints’ Day Despite being commemorated around the same period of the year by different groups across the…
Christianity
Experiencing the Assumption of Mary in Greece
Featured Contributor Georgia Gleoudi tells of a small Easter in the middle of the summer. August 14, 2003: I remember myself stepping up the stairs of…
Catholicism
86-Year-Old Man Thanks Virgin Mary for $1.2M Winning Lottery Ticket
A California man believes that winning the lottery was a result of divine intervention from a Virgin Mary statue. For people in general, winning at the…
Catholicism
Celebration of The Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary
Catholics honor the birth of Mary September 8 The birth or nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated annually on September 8. Though there is…