Category: Religion

Pope Leo XIV appoints new bishop for Palm Beach, a...

Palm Beach Bishop-elect Manuel de Jesus Rodriguez / Credit: Courtesy of the Diocese of Palm Beach CNA Staff, Dec 19, 2025 /...

Jerusalem churches advocate for Gazan children to ...

Eight-year-old Yamen Abu Hilal lies on a bed as a woman sits beside him in a hospital room in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on Nov....

The story of Hajia Binta Farouk and how she became...

How I encountered Jesus Christ and became born again-HAJIA BINTAFAROUK “The Genesis of my conversion started in the University of ...

When the Bible works for purely scientific reasons

By Yemi Success When certain things work, but we do not know why they work, we create problems. People do things that… The post Wh...

Late former Archbishop of Lutheran Church in Niger...

The former Archbishop of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN), Archbishop Emeritus Most Rev. (Dr.) Nemuel Abubakar Babb...

The Prophetic Marketplace, Spiritual Capital and P...

By Akin Olaniyan The controversy around the leaked text message between Primate Elijah Ayodele, the founder of the INRI Evangelica...

Philippines chapter of Nigerians in diaspora organ...

The Nigerians in Diaspora Organization, Philippines (NIDOPHIL), under the leadership of Bishop Tony Marioghae—President of NIDOPHI...

Movie titled, “A very dirty Christmas’ offensive, ...

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has described the movie titled “A very dirty Christmas’ as offensive and disrespectful ...

The Republic of Jitters: Reclaiming Reason from th...

By Oyewole O. Sarumi In a profound interrogation of the Nigerian condition, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan ...

A Tribute to Ladi Ayodeji at 71

By Daniel Ayodeji At 71, Ladi Ayodeji stands as living evidence that greatness is not inherited. It is built patiently and deliber...

From where did Cain get his wife and who would hav...

By Olatokunbo Odunuga REFERENCE Nearly a week ago, I was present at a School’s “Carol” Service for this season. There, someone rai...

Reimagining Nigeria’s Inbound Tourism… The Tragedy...

By Adéṣẹ́gun Ọṣìbánjọ Nigeria’s tourism sector stands at a historic crossroads—blessed with immense potential, yet crippled by chr...

“The Will Of God Cannot Be Done Except On The Plat...

Here on earth the will of God is not established. That is why Jesus Christ taught us to pray for God's will to be done on earth as...

Fasting Is Not The Necessary For Working In Miracl...

Fasting is not the necessary or the foundational criteria for working in miracles and the powers of God. Working in the powers of ...

DO NOT TAKE DOCTOR'S BAD REPORT ABOUT YOU, CHANGE ...

DO NOT TAKE DOCTOR'S BAD REPORT ABOUT YOU, CHANGE IT WITH THIS! By Didi-Omah Augustine Chinazaekpere

Podcast: Help! I’m Feeling Lonely at Christmas (Ly...

Lydia Brownback addresses feeling lonely, especially around the holidays, and how to counter those feelings by using your time we...

What Does It Mean to Let Our Light Shine?

The light that we let shine is the light that we are. Jesus said, “You are the light of the world” (Matt. 5:14). So what does it ...

IITA Ibadan: Nigeria’s hidden garden where Eden me...

ACNA panel recommends archbishop stand trial

The Board of Inquiry issued a short statement on Friday stating that there was “probable cause to present” ACNA Archbishop Steve W...

AI And The Dajjal: Why We Need To Value Authentic ...

Laziness and lack of passion, combined with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), will be the bane of our Ummah’s existence. S...

Ancient Advent Mass gains new interest among young...

The Rorate Caeli Advent Mass celebrated at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion. / Credit: The National Shrine of Our...

Vatican to unveil Nativity scene, light up Christm...

The fir tree and the Nativity scene are ready for the dedication in St. Peter’s Square on Dec. 15, 2025. / Credit: Victoria ...

Representation of the Way of the Cross in Mexico r...

Holy Week in Mexico City’s Iztapalapa sector. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Holy Week Organizing Committee in Iztapalapa Pueb...

Pope Leo XIV voices concern over renewed fighting ...

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican for the Angelus on December 14, 2025. / Vatican M...

‘This must stop’: Sydney archbishop condemns hate ...

Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney, Australia. / Credit: EWTN News EWTN News, Dec 14, 2025 / 23:02 pm (CNA). Catholic lead...

MFM Sacred Concert premieres new song on Nigeria a...

A newly composed Afro-classical prophetic medley by Mr. Niyi Ladipo, will debut at the annual Divine Elevation Sacred Music Concer...

God’s urgent message to Africa and a call for inte...

By John Abiola As the global prayer movement Revive Us Again approaches one of its annual event on December 21st, with the… The po...

Adegbite urges Christian journalists to uphold int...

The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite has called on Christian journa...

Adeboye: ‘God bless me’ most important prayer, sha...

​The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has declared that the three-word phrase.praye...

December season and the best of gifts from heaven ...

By Olatokunbo Odunuga Behold, the euphoric December season of goodwill is here; crept in stealthily but surely. It’s a period that...

Celebrating the Savior in a Culture That Celebrate...

Take a moment today to ask the Lord to search your heart and give you clarity and guidance on how your family should celebrate the...

Preparing Him Room: Making Space for Christ This C...

Father, let us be people who make space for you during the holiday season. Let us not crowd you out with copious amounts of gifts,...

The Book of Isaiah Centers Around the Hope of the ...

The book of Proverbs tells us that “hope deferred makes the heart sick” (Prov. 13:12). Have you ever had that kind of heart-sickn...

Black Lives Matter Leader and Self-Proclaimed Past...

Dickerson (pictured in Tanzania in August 2022) has pleaded not guilty and blamed ‘haters’ for the charges against her. She made t...

Seniors can live abundant lives too: How one woman...

In 2010, Anna Chew stepped into a five-star hotel in downtown Kuala Lumpur (KL). “This would be a great space for eldercare servic...

“Fire the lawyer inside you”: The arguing strategy...

 In the first few years of their marriage, Pastor Craig Hill and his wife, Janice, had many conflicts. “After seven years, God gav...

Christmas gifts that will delight and bless your f...

Looking for Christmas gifts that bring joy, and yet are meaningful? Salt&Light brings you a gifting guide that celebrates the true...

The little-known history of the X in Xmas

Many Christians worry that writing “Xmas” crosses Christ out of Christmas, but the story of the X is an ancient, deeply rooted Chr...

Large crowds join Tommy Robinson's Christmas carol...

The carol service passed off peacefully despite fears to the contrary.

Australian church leaders stand in solidarity with...

Christian leaders in Australia have expressed their solidarity with the country's grief-stricken Jewish community after a deadly t...

A pogrom on Bondi Beach 

Australia, once one of the safest countries in the world for Jews, has become one of the most dangerous.

Controversial US bishop to give BBC Christmas mess...

The BBC has invited Bishop Mariann Budde, the US bishop who challenged President Donald Trump at an inauguration service in Januar...

What Christmas Is About - Advent Devotional - Dece...

The first time, a star marked His arrival. But the next time He comes, the heavens will roll back like a scroll, all of the stars ...

How to Focus on the Good We Cannot Yet See

When your life feels chaotic or stalled, remember this: God creates beauty out of disorder.

6 Spiritual Benefits of a Daily Walk

Discover how incorporating a daily walk can profoundly enhance your spiritual journey, fostering self-discipline and a deeper conn...

From Iron to Plastic: Revelation, Civilization, an...

For Muslims, the Qur’an is not merely a sacred text. It is the final revelation from Allah, His speech (kalam) conveyed to humanit...

7 Bible Verses and Prayers for Grieving Moms

Grieving mothers can find solace and strength through God's promises, even in the depths of sorrow. Discover 7 Scriptures and pray...

A Prayer to Open Our Hearts and Homes to Others - ...

Hospitality doesn’t have to be flashy to be holy. This prayer helps you welcome others with warmth, grace, and the love of Christ—...

A Meaningful Advent Guide for the Busy Season

Embrace the spiritual significance of Advent as a time of joyful anticipation, reflection, and renewal, focusing on hope and God's...

5 Warm Soup Recipes for the Cold Days of Winter

Winter is a long season for many of us. Cold temperatures cause us to stay indoors and reach for a warm blanket. During these cold...

9 Trends Shaping the Future of Worship

Churches that thrive will be those that value participation over performance, relationships over production, and spiritual formati...

10 Outreach Myths Churches Need To Stop Believing

Healthy outreach grows when a church stops clutching unhelpful assumptions. When leaders replace myths with honest reflection and ...

10 Things Every Congregation Should Stop Arguing A...

Arguments are inevitable when people care deeply, but some conflicts simply aren’t worth the emotional bandwidth. The path to matu...

Doug Keck honored with 2025 Mother Angelica Award

Former EWTN president Doug Keck was presented with the Mother Angelica Award on Dec. 12, 2025. / Credit: EWTN News Washingt...

Why Sweden honors St. Lucy, a beloved Italian sain...

Children participate in the annual St. Lucy’s Day celebration in Sweden. / Credit: Claudia Gründer, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikime...

‘Holiness of family life’: A look behind the icon ...

Father Richard Reiser, an iconographer based in Omaha, Nebraska, writes an icon of St. Bridget of Sweden with her family for...

Cupid goes Catholic: New faith-based dating show b...

“The Catholic Dating Show” recently launched on CatholicMatch, a Catholic dating site, and has quickly become a fan favorite...

Caritas Lithuania launches program to help those s...

Simon Schwarz, head of the Caritas Vilnius Convicts Consultation Center, talks to university students in Vilnius, Lithuania...

Developing a Strong Unity of Spirit in a Fractured...

By Oyewole O. Sarumi Text: Psalm 133:1 — “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in… The post Deve...

God’s Agenda Nigeria holds strategic meeting on pr...

God’s Agenda Nigeria, a non-denominational Christian group dedicated to seeing Nigeria achieve its potential, is set to hold a two...

RCCG founder’s son’s burial: Tears flow as Adeolu ...

By Gbadebo Akinyemi A rivulet of tears flowed at the Wake held in honour of Pastor Ifeoluwa Akindayomi, late last child of… The po...

RCCG pastor writes open letter to President Tinubu...

By Prof James Omoleye I salute your excellency. I write this because In the multitude of counsels (wise ones) there is safety.… Th...

Pilgrimage: Oasis of Faith announces registration ...

Oasis of Faith Intercontinental Ltd., a firm licensed by the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), has announced the comm...

The errors in Kenneth Hagin’s books: A rejoinder

By Victor Adeyemi The late Dr Kenneth E. Hagin remains one of the most positive influences on my life and ministry and… The post T...

Bisi Alawiye announces special praise and prayer s...

Gospel Minstrel, Bisi Alawiye Aluko has announced a special prayer and praise session alongside a Prophetic Praise Programme slate...

St. Finbarr’s College Class of ’85, set to celebra...

The St. Finbarr’s College Old Boys Association, Class of 1985 (SFCOBA ’85), has planned to reunite after 40 years of leaving the… ...

Sarah Omakwu: The medical test that almost took my...

By Toyin Adeniyi ​“Thank you, pastor, for not dying,” were the words that greeted Pastor Sarah Omakwu, after surviving a life-thre...

Rescuing mankind through a devotional …a review of...

Book: Daily Manna: January to December 2026Author: W.F. KumuyiPages: 379Publishers: Life Press Ltd, Lagos, NigeriaReviewer: Banji ...

Divinely Empowered for Our Greatest Challenges - T...

Lord, remind us of this truth, your promises, and unchanging character the next time we feel timid, overwhelmed, and defeated that...

Enjoying Moments When You Don’t Feel Joyful - The ...

I understand that often as the day moves on, it’s difficult to enjoy moments when you aren’t feeling so joyful. But joy is possibl...

What Joseph Teaches Us about Quiet Obedience - The...

Take a few moments to reflect on the last time you humbly served someone else. What was your motivation? How did you feel after ob...

Seeking Something More This Christmas - The Crossw...

This Christmas, let us focus on seeking the Lord. We don’t need to try to satisfy our yearning hearts with material things. Instea...

You Don’t Have to Chase Christmas Magic - The Cros...

Follow Jesus this Christmas season rather than trying to chase after what the world advertises as “Christmas magic.” Everything we...

How to Cultivate True Encouragement and Kindness a...

While society means that we must accept ourselves and cut ourselves slack, Christian kindness requires self-reflection and relian...

How Judges Prophesied a True and Better Deliverer

When we think about Jesus fulfilling Old Testament prophecy, we often think about individual verses or statements from the Old Te...

Your Joy and Grief at Christmastime Are a Shadow o...

During the Christmas season we have a heightened longing for hope, joy, and all that is good and beautiful. And yet these prove t...

In Your Hospitality, Don’t Neglect the Main Course...

As we show hospitality, we need to keep the main thing the main thing—loving Christ ourselves and helping others do the same.

Answering Kids’ Hardest Questions: “What If I’m No...

As kids shakily seek out their place in the world, it’s easy for them to compare themselves to their peers. These comparisons can...

WATCH! “GOD, JESUS, THE BIBLE, AND AI WITH DANIEL ...

Watch “GOD, JESUS, THE BIBLE, AND AI WITH DANIEL WHYTE III. GOD CREATED AI BUT LIKE THE GARDEN OF EDEN MAN WILL MESS IT UP” Danyel...

There is a Devil Loose at Greg Laurie’s Harvest Ch...

Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California. (TRR Graphic) Harvest’s Nightmare: A Devil Is Loose i...

WATCH! Another “Porn” Pastor Bites the Dust: James...

Pastor James Stockton of South Bay Church of God in Torrance, California. (TRR Graphic) Pastor James Stockton Arrested in Police S...

“THERE’S A DEVIL LOOSE!”: Grammy-Nominated, Born-A...

Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes was killed inside his Santa Monica home on Monday, with the star’s son arrested in connecti...

LET’S KEEP WITNESSING FOR JESUS CHRIST LIKE DANIQU...

By the Way, Daniel Whyte III Rebukes Candace Owens and Erika Kirk. A Necessary Rebuke: Candace Owens, Erika Kirk, and Honoring a L...

7 Christmas foods with stories of faith and hope

Love came down at Christmas. The sentiment of this Christmas hymn also describes the spirit behind these seven eateries built on t...

4 ways to nurture faith in those living with demen...

More than 30 years ago, Rev Dr Alby Yip was driving along the expressway when he spotted an elderly woman walking along the road s...

“You are precious. You are loved. You are not alon...

Twenty years ago, Christmas Day for Toh Quan Mei arrived not with carols and bells, but with the steady beeping of machines in the...

7 gifts you can give that matter this Christmas

As the year draws to a close, Christmas invites us to pause, give thanks – and give back. If you’re looking for meaningful ways to...

“To be born in Singapore during a flight layover w...

They were on a 10-hour red eye flight from Ethiopia to Singapore in August this year when it became clear that something was not r...

Ancient wall with possible King Herod link uncover...

Jerusalem has been besieged many times in its long history.

US religious life stabilises, but polling finds no...

Pew’s latest findings indicate that key measures of religious life — including religious affiliation, daily prayer, the importance...

What does Advent have to do with hope?

Atheists would have us believe that hope is futile, but Advent shows they are wrong.

New report uncovers spiritual priorities for Gen Z

Authenticity is key for Generation Z.

Christmas evangelistic campaign gets underway

The aim is to reach two million people with the gospel.

What Do the Advent Candle Colors Mean and Symboliz...

These three central colors of Advent are endowed with profound meaning.

How to Have Patience Like Jesus - Your Daily Bible...

God desires for us to wait steadfastly upon Him and be longsuffering with each other.

What Does Faith Over Fear Really Mean?

Having faith over fear means pushing our fear to the side and replacing it with faith.

Christian Apologetics: No Link Between Abraham and...

In recent times, Cameron Bertuzzi (host of the Christian apologetics channel Capturing Christianity, known for philosophical debat...

The Silent Curriculum: How Kids Learn from Everyda...

Parents, know that your children are always, always watching you intently. Children observe your behavior so much that they learn ...

The Jesus of the Bible vs. the Qur’an: A Comparati...

The title of this article may appear to some as being somewhat provocative, since it could be understood to suggest that Jesus (pe...

Grand Egyptian Museum: Reviving Idolatry

We recently covered a satanic concert that took place in Egypt right in front of the pyramids. We had discussed how this was part ...