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April 28th, 2025
With Pope Francis’ passing, the Catholic Church will soon be entering conclave to elect his successor. Will the next pope carry his progressive legacy—or chart a new course? These are some of the top contenders.
Trump Task Force to Root Out "Anti-Christian Bias" in State Dept
April 17th, 2025
President Trump just launched a task force to root out "anti-Christian bias" in the government. Supporters call it justice, but critics call it a weapon against the LGBTQ+ community. Is this protection or persecution?
Report: Most Migrants at Risk of Deportation are Christian
April 7th, 2025
A new immigration report warns that Trump’s immigration policies could lead to the deportation of millions of Christians, threatening families, churches, and the future of Christianity in the U.S.
Is the Rise of the Religious "Nones" Over?
March 3rd, 2025
For decades, religious affiliation in the U.S. was in free fall, but a new survey suggests the decline may have stalled. Has the "rise of the nones" ended, and what, exactly, is behind it?
New Side Hustle? Jesus Models in High Demand in Utah
January 3rd, 2025
Ever wondered what it’s like to be Jesus for a living? In Utah, Jesus lookalikes are cashing in, posing for wedding photos, family portraits, and events and earnings earning hundreds of dollars per hour while doing so.
Vatican Debuts New Anime-Inspired Mascot in Effort to Appeal to Kids
November 7th, 2024
The Vatican just debuted their new anime-inspired mascot, Luce, for the 2025 Jubilee. With big, glistening eyes and a cutesy design, the Vatican hopes Luce will resonate with kids and bring more youth to the faith.
Over Half of Christians Admit to Watching Porn, Study Shows
October 23rd, 2024
Is there any shame in watching porn if you’re a churchgoer? Decades of mainstream Christian teachings would lead one to assume the answer is yes, but according to a new study, times might be changing.
New X-Ray Tech Reveals Truth Behind Shroud of Turin
August 30th, 2024
Once thought a forgery, new X-ray technology reveals that the Shroud of Turin, which purports to show the true face of Jesus Christ, dates to biblical times. Do we actually know what Jesus Christ looked like?
Does The Lord of the Rings Have Hidden Catholic Messages?
August 29th, 2024
Is The Lord of the Rings a religious story? J. R. R. Tolkien was a lifelong Catholic, and his devout faith strongly influenced his writing – including, some fans say, the most famous fantasy story of all time.
New Survey: Women Leaving Church at Unprecedented Rate
August 19th, 2024
A new survey found that for the first time in history, women are leaving church at a rate higher than men. Now Christian leaders are trying to figure out why women are leaving, and how to win them back.
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