Christian World

Claims to be Christ reincarnated: Russian 'Siberian Jesus' jailed

Investigative Committee stated that Sergei Torop and his aides caused serious mental and physical harm to followers, including 'moral harm' to 16 people.

 Claims to be Christ reincarnated: Russian 'Siberian Jesus' jailed.

Protesters break into Greek Orthodox Church in Nazareth, remove outer gate - report

 A broken gate at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth, June 29, 2025.

Christian group plans world's largest Jesus statue in Spain, based on Shroud of Turin features

 Brick facade of the church of the Convent of La Encarnacion with nests and storks in Boadilla del Monte.

Mel Gibson: 'Never felt such a strong connection to God' at Mount Athos monastery retreat

 Hilandar Monastery, Mount Athos.

‘Israel fights for us all’: Evangelical pastor calls IDF the shield of Western civilization

Earlier this month, Stearns had traveled to Israel with 46 pastors from the United States, whose return flight departed before Israel’s preemptive attack on Iran.

 "Israel is fighting the war and paying the greater price so that we in America and the West can be safer," says evangelical Bishop Robert Stearns.

Who Stands with Israel? Evangelicals Fill the Vatican’s Moral Void

Many had great hopes as Pope Leo XIV seemed ready to renew Catholicism's commitment to interreligious solidarity, but when missiles began raining down on Tel Aviv, those hopes were quickly tested.

 Pope Leo XIV holds general audience in St. Peter's Square

DNA test links blood on 'weeping' Madonna to mystic who claims to multiply gnocchi, pizza

Vatican declares alleged Trevignano apparitions non-supernatural.

 Blood on ‘weeping’ Madonna. Illustration.

Visitors hiked a tortuous cliff-top trail to a 11th-century monastery -- to barbecue, vandalize

Visitors used stones from the historic building to make a barbecue.

 View of Cape Cilvarda.

Israeli Christian leaders condemn church suicide bombing, urge Syria to act against terror

Christian leaders in Israel called for peace after a suicide bomber detonated himself inside a Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus, killing 20 people.

 Civil defence members inspect the damage after a blast rocked the Mar Elias Church according to witnesses, in the Dweila neighbourhood of Damascus, Syria June 22, 2025.

Pope Leo warns politicians of the challenges posed by AI

The US-born pontiff said attention was needed to protect "healthy, fair and sound lifestyles, especially for the good of younger generations."

 Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.

Pope Leo appeals for 'reason' amid Israel-Iran airstrikes, calls for dialogue

Over 150 Israelis were wounded overall in the Iranian missile barrages, according to official statements from numerous Israeli hospitals.

 Pope Leo XIV holds a Jubilee audience on the occasion of the Jubilee of Sport, at St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican June 14, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV appoints first Chinese bishop since his election, signaling support for China pact

The Vatican says the 2018 agreement, renewed until October 2028, is the best deal it could secure despite its undisclosed terms.

 Pope Leo XIV appoints first Chinese bishop since his election, signaling support for China pact.

‘The heart of Orthodox monasticism’: Historic monasteries on Mount Athos damaged by earthquakes

Damage reported at Xenophontos, Dochiariou, and Simonopetra monasteries; centuries-old frescoes affected.

 Gregoriat monastery in Holy Mount Athos.

Muslim communities in Norway grow most as Church of Norway sees declining membership

Church of Norway membership has decreased from 85 percent to 62 percent between 1994 and 2024.

 Muslim religious communities in Norway experience largest growth amid declining Church of Norway membership. Illustration.