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The president downplayed his public criticism of Leo while falsely claiming that the Holy Father said Iran “can have a nuclear wea...
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Caracas Auxiliary Bishop-elect José Gómez reminded Venezuelans that they “possess the capacity, through the grace of God and with ...
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An American missionary, Mike Arnold has taken to his Facebook page to dare the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, to take...
APRIL — DAY 17: Faith in Trials Date: Friday, April 17, 2026 Focus Scripture:“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into dive...
By John Abiola “When Your judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.” — Isaiah 26:9 “This…...
Day 16 — Faith and Peace | JD Devotional APRIL — DAY 16: Faith and Peace Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026 Focus Scripture:“Thou wilt...
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Former BBC Radio 4 presenter Roger Bolton lamented the “relative illiteracy about religion" at the Beeb.
Puth said he appreciates "all things church".
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The Crime and Policing Bill is a mixed bag for Christians.
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Politics can feel overwhelming, divisive, and out of control, but Christians are called to respond differently.
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John Tyler Moreland, a youth pastor in Georgia, has been arrested for possessing child sex abuse material (CSAM).
Pastor Ed Young Jr. exhorted President Donald Trump to apologize for the “blasphemous” image depicting him as Jesus.
Vice President J.D. Vance urged Pope Leo to use caution when speaking on theology while welcoming dialogue with the pope on disagr...
“The View” panelist Joy Behar stated that Jesus did not claim to be the Messiah, drawing pushback from some of her cohosts.
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The exiled auxiliary bishop of Managua pointed out that the wounds suffered today will be a reminder of a painful past, but like t...
The Holy Father spent several days touring Algeria and meeting with Catholics and religious leaders before heading south to the Ca...
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Nearly 50 lawmakers, including Rep. Greg Steube, R-Florida, are urging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to make the change.
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By Toyin Adeniyi Controversial pastor and founder of Uyo based Power City International, Dr Abel Damina has challenged popular pr...
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As tensions rise in the Middle East, many Christians are asking what it all means in light of Scripture.
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After President Trump criticized Riley Gaines for her response to an image of him as Jesus, Gaines stood by her remarks while reaf...
Jesus AI, a chatbot modeled after Jesus Christ, has drawn criticism. The founder of the company that made it says it is meant to c...
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Religious Liberty commissioners met for their final scheduled meeting.
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APRIL — DAY 11: Faith and Patience Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026 Focus Scripture:“That ye be not slothful, but followers of them ...
APRIL — DAY 12: Faith and Works Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026 Focus Scripture:“Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being ...
APRIL — DAY 13: Walking by Faith Date: Monday, April 13, 2026 Focus Scripture:“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthian...
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Lord Falconer is in his seventh attempt to get assisted suicide on the books.
The pastor has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter.
The coming of the Messiah is important to both Christianity and Judaism, but there are important differences in their views.
Trump blamed “the fake news” for alleging that the image compared him to Jesus.
Israeli strikes have compounded the hardship resulting from years of economic instability.
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We have a creative God who not only formed us but blessed us with stewardship over the vast vegetation he created.
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