Pope Leo decries use of military force in fiery 'state of the world' speech
Leo, the first US pope, said the weakness of international organizations in the face of global conflicts was "a particular cause for concern."
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Iran's Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to address Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast's Mar-a-Lago event
Gaza’s tiny Christian community struggles to survive after war
Christian communities grow slowly as share of population falls in Middle East, North Africa
Pope Leo to visit Lebanon, cardinal says, in likely first trip abroad
The pope will travel to Lebanon "by December," Cardinal Bechara Rai told the al-Arabiya television channel.
Brazil’s Bishop Eduardo Costa goes viral: Spotted strolling in blonde wig and a underwear
Costa says he wore women's clothes "to do a personal investigation" and claims he was secretly filmed and extorted after the clip was posted by Goiânia Mil Graus.
Hegseth reposts Christian pastor who believes in making US a Christian theocracy
Pastor Doug Wilson advocates for recriminalizing homosexuality and removing women's right to vote.
New Trump policy letting federal employees proselytize at work references tefillin
"An employee may keep a Bible on her desk, and may read it during breaks. Similarly, an employee may keep rosary beads or tefillin on her desk,” the memo says.
Visa issue for US Evangelical groups resolved, says Ambassador Huckabee
“American Christians are among Israel’s strongest supporters, and the resolution of this issue among friends is a positive outcome,” Huckabee said.
Two people killed in strike on Gazan church compound, several wounded, Latin patriarchate says
The Prime Minister's Office confirmed that a "stray ammunition hit Gaza's Holy Family Church."
Clerics accuse West Bank Jews of attacking Christian sites
Fears over violence were pushing Christians to leave the West Bank, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Roman Catholic Patriarch of Jerusalem since 2020, said.
Last Christian West Bank town calls on global community to assist against settler violence
According to the town's priests, Taybeh has faced "serious series of systematic attacks" by Jewish settlers against the town’s land and holy sites.
Praying the world halts climate change? There's now a Catholic Mass for that
For centuries, Catholic priests have been able to celebrate special Masses to pray for their country, give thanks after a harvest or ask God to end a natural disaster.
Dallas Jenkins films unprecedented crucifixion scene for 'The Chosen' season 6 in Italy
He described filming the crucifixion as 'the most difficult, physically and logistically, that we have done.'
