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Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff in the history of the Roman Catholic Church who was known for giving a renewed sense of welcome to the global religious institution while also stirring controversy over some of his comments and actions, has died at age 88.
Belief in the afterlife is rising among Americans, notably even among those who identify as religious “nones,” or individuals with no formal religious affiliation. An analysis of recent data indicates a marked increase in afterlife belief among non-religious Americans, climbing from roughly 50% in the 1970s to around 60% today.
Following an investigation into the March 23 incident that resulted in the killing of 15 Palestinians by Israeli fire, the Israel Defense Forces dismissed one officer and reprimanded another for breaches of protocol and professional misconduct.
While a pro-life researcher advised advocates to view the Guttmacher Institute's latest estimates showing a slight abortion increase in 2024 with some skepticism, the scholar believes that the data does offer a few insights about the impact of public policy on the incidence of abortion.
Pope Francis called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages in his Easter Sunday message shortly after a brief meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance.
Churches across the United States and abroad will celebrate Easter on Sunday, a holy day commemorating the resurrection of Jesus, as recorded in the New Testament. Here are five interesting historical facts about Easter Sunday.
Lewd images and obscene phrases were spray-painted onto the walls and gravestones of a church in northwest England on Good Friday, prompting police to investigate the incident as a hate crime.
Trento, or Trent in English, could be mistaken for somewhere in the Austrian or Swiss Alps.
A man was killed and a pastor critically injured when a tree crushed their vehicle in a “freak accident” after leaving Bible study in Toledo, Ohio.
Pastor Greg Laurie posted a humorous video to his X on Thursday about how he was accidentally blocked from entering the White House grounds despite being slated to deliver remarks at an Easter service there.
China has banned foreign missionaries from preaching and establishing religious organizations, justifying the move as necessary for national security.
Another week of the Trump administration has come and gone as the end of the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term rapidly approaches. Here are four developments that unfolded over the past week.
In a culture obsessed with instant gratification, author and speaker DawnCheré Wilkerson is challenging believers to redefine waiting not as punishment but as a holy invitation to grow in the presence of God.
Gospel singer Erica Campbell reflects on her transformative trip to Ethiopia with World Vision’s Chosen program, highlighting how being “chosen” by children deepened her faith, inspired her family and reinforced her lifelong mission to serve others through music and ministry.
Did Netflix cut a famous Bible verse, which some Jewish scholars say is "the forbidden chapter," from the opening of “The Passion of the Christ”?
Ramesh Baghel has become the face of a struggle for securing dignity in death for Christians across Chhattisgarh state, India, as he prepares a new petition to the Supreme Court of India.
Though he died in April 2011, the voice of Christian evangelist David Wilkerson still echoes loudly inside a well-kept neo-Federal style home at 416 Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn’s Clinton Hill Historic District.
More than 500 participants from over 100 organizations across 30 countries traveled to a Dallas suburb this week for the sold-out Missional AI 2025 summit held at One Community Church’s Plano campus.
Pastor Tony Suárez believes the American church is not dying but experiencing a multicultural spiritual revival, especially among young people and the Hispanic community, while also advocating for compassionate immigration reform rooted in truth, hope and unity.
