Satanic Temple Group Draws Attention in Australia
A Satanic Temple group in Australia is drawing attention for its advocacy of religious pluralism and its challenge to conventional religious privilege in public …
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Argentine Church Urges Government to Preserve Disability Emergency Funding
The Episcopal Commission for Social Pastoral Care presented a document to Health Ministry officials warning that planned budget cuts could affect essential services for …
Jonathan McReynolds Says Mother and Grandmother Inspired New Single «Echo»
Gospel singer Jonathan McReynolds has revealed that his latest single, «Echo», was inspired by the prayers of his mother and grandmother. In a radio …
Pentagon's New Religious Affairs Office Faces Watchdog Scrutiny
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is seeking transparency on funding, staffing and spiritual fitness assessments after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth created the Office …
Televangelist Jim Bakker, Who Built PTL Empire Before Fraud Conviction, Dies at 86
Jim Bakker, the televangelist who built the PTL ministry into a broadcasting empire in the 1970s and 1980s before a sex scandal and fraud …
Pope Leo XIV Moves Cardinal Gambetti to Chieti-Vasto, Leaves St. Peter's Archpriest Post Vacant
Pope Leo XIV has named Cardinal Mauro Gambetti as archbishop of the central Italian Archdiocese of Chieti-Vasto, succeeding Archbishop Bruno Forte, but has not …
Sociologist Gelu Duminică Criticizes Romanian Orthodox Church for Silence After Mock Funeral of Journalist Cristian Tudor Popescu
Sociologist Gelu Duminică has criticized the Romanian Orthodox Church for failing to react after supporters of Călin Georgescu staged a mock funeral for journalist …
Gospel Artist EJ Jackson Calls New Single «Jesus» a Church Song for All Worship Communities
Worship leader EJ Jackson has released a new single, «Jesus,» featuring Isaiah Templeton of Elevation Worship, and is urging pastors and worship leaders to …
Pope Francis' Diaries to Be Published Next Month, Revealing Reflections on Vatican Years
The first Latin American pope's personal journal entries from his Vatican years and earlier will be published this fall, offering an intimate look at …
Dijon Diocese Mobilizes Pilgrims for Pope Leo XIV's Paris Route
The Diocese of Dijon is organizing participation in the major event with Pope Leo XIV in Paris. The route runs 2.5 kilometers through the …
Mattarella in Assisi: Francesco, Prophet of Peace, and the Sin of Killing in God's Name
Italy's president marks the 800th anniversary of St. Francis's death, calling his message a universal patrimony and warning against blessing weapons and killing in …
Ecumenical Patriarchate welcomes start of Bulgarian return of relics to Greece
The Ecumenical Patriarchate welcomes the start of the return of centuries-old church treasures from Bulgaria to northern Greece and hopes this step will serve …
Orthodox Church Marks Feast of Saint Charitini and Saint Methodia of Kimolos
On Monday, October 5, 2026, the Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Charitini, Saint Methodia of Kimolos, and Saint Hermogenes, among others. The date also marks …
St. Thomas Church to Hold Blessing of the Animals on Feast of St. Francis
Father Nick invites pet owners to bring their animals to a Blessing of the Animals service at St. Thomas Church on Sunday, October 5, …
Archbishop Decries Intolerance as 2.5 Million Join Luján Pilgrimage
More than 2.5 million believers made the pilgrimage in rain and cold to the Marian shrine of Luján. Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva used the …
Pope Moves St. Peter's Archpriest to Italian Diocese, Successor Unnamed
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica, as archbishop of Chieti-Vasto, leaving the basilica post vacant for now.
Archbishop Says Pope Will Find a Wounded Argentina on November Visit
Archbishop of Buenos Aires Jorge García Cuerva says Pope León XIV will find a country wounded and divided when he visits in November, calling …
Rahm Emanuel Says America Is Ready for a Jewish President
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, weighing a 2028 Democratic presidential bid, told NBC's Meet the Press that voters should focus on restoring faith in …
Ex-Atheist Podcast Shares Stories of Finding Faith
A new podcast gives a platform to former atheists who describe how they came to embrace religious belief, offering intimate accounts of doubt, conversion, …
Mattarella in Assisi Condemns Killing in God's Name as Greatest Guilt
On the national holiday of Saint Francis, President Sergio Mattarella recalled in Assisi the relevance of the patron saint of Italy's message, condemning the …
