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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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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Tennessee Declares July "Month of Prayer and Fasting"

July 11th, 2024

Legislators officialy declared July a month of prayer and fasting in the state of Tennessee. They say they need God's help to uplift the state, but critics say the declaration violates the separation of church and state.

Political & Religious Controversy 139 Comments

Venture Capital Comes to the Pews: How Churches Are Using Investment Money to Succeed

May 24th, 2024

Similar to Silicon Valley venture capital firms, Christian investment firms like the Association of Related Churches are bankrolling scores of startup churches with the promise of a cut of future church venue.

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New Survey: Over 60% of Catholics Support Abortion

April 18th, 2024

A shocking new poll shows that more than 6 in 10 Catholics in the United States support abortion, a stark contrast from the Church's official pro-life position. How are they reacting to Arizona's recent abortion ban?

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Was Moses Black? Why People Disagree on His Appearance to This Day

April 1st, 2024

A prophet in the Abrahamic faiths, Moses is one of the most famous figures in history. But what did he look like? Historians have often debated his appearance, from clothes to skin tone. What did Moses look like?

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Black Clergy Say It's Time for "White Churches" to "Pay Up" on Reparations

March 29th, 2024

Should reparations be given to the black community? A group of Boston clergy are asking the city and local churches to pay out $15 billion in reparations to atone for the city's role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

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