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7 notable Latin American Christians: saints, a pope, an evangelist
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, here are seven notable Latin American Christians. They include a few Catholic saints, a prominent theologian, an accomplished evangelist, and the current pope.
Legionaries of Christ Catholic Order Condemns Founder's 'Reprehensible' Pedophilic Behavior; Announces New Leadership
The Legionaries of Christ Roman Catholic order officially apologized for the "reprehensible" behavior of its founder, who was found guilty of sexually abusing children, and announced new leadership with hopes of rebuilding the organization.
Christian, Jewish and Muslim Artists and Leaders to Join in Prayer for Jerusalem
God commands us all to know one another and to love one another. Imagine if we could join our prayers and lift our voices together in song.
Respecting Life Outside of Our Comfort Zone
True respect for life requires us to get out of our comfort zone. Oh, we might say, "I respect life, I vote for 'pro-life' politicians who claim they will work to end abortion." However, in a democracy voting is usually easy and comfortable.
Vatican: Feed 'Vegetative' People Regardless of Prognosis
The Vatican reaffirmed its teaching on the sanctity of human life by stating Friday that nutrition and hydration should be provided to individuals in persistent vegetative state.
The Mosque at Ground Zero
As anyone who comes regularly to The Christian Post might guess, I am distressed—aghast, in fact—over the controversy about building a mosque at ground zero.
More Pew Findings
In this business and with pleasure one cannot not comment on the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life surveys. They are the most ambitious and expansive polls and draw the most public attention.
Evangelicals Played Chief Role in Shedding Light on Religious Persecution, Says Rights Advocate
The misunderstanding of religious freedom is widespread, noted a senior fellow at the Family Research Council.
Pope Francis to Meet Boxing Champion Sergio Martinez; Talk Anti-Bullying, Violence Against Women
Pope Francis is set to meet next week with WBC middleweight boxing champion and fellow Argentinean Sergio Martinez, when the two will discuss anti-bullying and domestic violence against women.
Pope Francis Ready to End Historic All-Male Catholic Clergy?
Pope Francis has announced that he will create a commission to study the possibility of the Roman Catholic Church allowing women to serve as deacons, which would end the historic practice of exclusively male clergy.
This Week in History: Second Vatican, Roger Williams, Christ the Redeemer Opened
Here are just a few things that happened this week, Oct. 7-13, in Church history. They include the opening of Second Vatican, the banishing of Roger Williams from Massachusetts, and the official opening to the public of Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer Statue.
Pope Francis' Chair for Special Mass Built by Day Laborers Unveiled at NYC's Madison Square Garden
A chair fit for the pope and made by a group of day laborers has been unveiled at New York City's Madison Square Garden, where Francis is scheduled to lead about 20,000 people in mass later this month.
Pope Francis to Rewrite Catholic Apostolic Constitution in 'Unprecedented' Move
Pope Francis and eight hand-picked cardinals are set to rewrite the Apostolic Constitution Pastor Bonus of the Roman Catholic Church in what some are calling an "unprecedented" move as they hold a three-day meeting this week.