Christian World
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.
DNA test links blood on 'weeping' Madonna to mystic who claims to multiply gnocchi, pizza
Visitors hiked a tortuous cliff-top trail to a 11th-century monastery -- to barbecue, vandalize
Israeli Christian leaders condemn church suicide bombing, urge Syria to act against terror
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."
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 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.
‘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.
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.
Pro-Israel Christian student org. donates $100,000 to honor Majdal Shams victims
The funds were drawn from Passages' Israel War Relief Fund, launched by Passages Alumni following the October 7 massacre.
From 99.7% to 56.7%: The dramatic decline of catholicism in Brazil
Despite the slowdown, Catholics continue to lose followers, with Catholicism falling to 56.7% of the population.
Christianity's global share declines while Islam grows fastest, Pew Research Center finds
The increase in the number of people with no religious affiliation is significantly influenced by the departure from Christian churches.
Report: Jesus statue covered during Eid festival in Italy, drawing backlash
In Monfalcone, Italy, tensions rose following an incident at the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Marcelliana.
Report: Woman claims she journeyed through hell and met God during coma
In 1999, Kathy McDaniel, then 53, fell ill with a severe strain of influenza after caring for a friend in Seattle.
