Christianity

Pope Francis, still recovering, skips Rome's annual Good Friday procession

The 88-year-old pontiff, who is limiting his public appearances on doctors' orders, skipped an outdoor ceremony for Good Friday, the day Christians mark Jesus' crucifixion.

By REUTERS
18/04/2025

Vatican declares ‘Architect of God’ Antoni Gaudí venerable, advancing him towards sainthood

The acknowledgment of Gaudí's 'heroic virtues' comes before beatification, which requires a miracle attributed to him for sainthood.

Nigerian pastor draws ire: Claims Jesus hates poor people

"Jesus never visited any poor person in his house. He hates poverty; that's the meaning. He hates poor people."

View of a golden cross of a Christian church (illustration)

Islamist found guilty of targeting US churches in elaborate bomb scare network targeting Christians

Zimnako Salah was reportedly working on building a real IED as he placed fake bombs in churches.

Pope Francis was so close to death, doctors considered ending treatment

The pope's official nurse pleaded with doctors to ensure that they did not stop his treatment despite significant risks.

By REUTERS
25/03/2025

US Evangelicals pressure Trump to let Israel take control of the West Bank

“We Christians are calling on our beloved President Trump and his team to aggressively remove all barriers to Israel’s sovereignty over all the land, including Judea and Samaria,” one pastor said

NRB head: Christians must shape media to ‘have our voices heard’

Troy Miller, head of National Religious Broadcasters, says Christians now connect with Israel in the present, not just its biblical past or future role.

By FELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE
14/02/2025

Israel's Ambassador to US Herzog celebrates unbreakable US-Christian partnership

"The American people stand with us. They understand right from wrong and recognize what is at stake,” Herzog said.

Ten-year-old boy finds 100-year-old golden cross medallion in Jerusalem

“This cross medallion is not considered an antiquity by law as it is ‘only’ 100-200 hundred years old or so, but it is a unique object," said Dr Re'em of IAA.

'We will leave': Syrian Christians protest burning of Christmas tree in Damascus

Protesters held crosses and the new national flag of Syria as they called for an end to "injustice and sectarianism against Christians."

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