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Pope Urges ‘Humble’ Christmas, With Savings Sent to Ukraine

Pope Francis called Wednesday for a “humble” Christmas this year, with savings from reduced spending on gifts donated to help the “suffering people of Ukraine.”

Historic Façade Must Go, Middle Collegiate Church Tells New York Landmarks Commission

Two years after suffering a devastating fire, the leaders of Middle Collegiate Church are awaiting the resolution of a dispute over its historic façade.

Jordan Unveils $100 Million Master Plan for the Second Millennium of Jesus’ Baptism

Jordan has launched a $100 million master plan aimed at attracting 1 million Christian pilgrims to celebrations of the second millennium of the baptism of Jesus in 2030.

Jamal Bryant Wants His Church To Grow Cannabis and To Teach Black Men To Legally Farm It

Georgia pastor Jamal Bryant recently revealed that he suggested to his deacons that they begin legally raising cannabis in an attempt to attract young Black men to the church.

The Bible Is Not ‘Magical’—Jen Wilkin Addresses Common Misconceptions in Our Approach to God’s Word

In a recent interview on the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast, author and Bible teacher Jen Wilkin addressed misconceptions Christians have about reading the Bible and also offered suggestions for how church leaders can help congregants engage with the Bible well.

Millennial Pastor: Critique Video Games as a Serious Art Form

Missouri Pastor Patrick Miller defends video games as narrative, immersive masterpieces that should be viewed as art. Miller, a Millennial with a lifelong interest in gaming, says older generations tend to be either indifferent about or antagonistic toward video games.

Man Who Attempted To Hire Hitman To Kill Pastor Eligible for Parole Immediately Following Conviction

An Australian man will be eligible for parole almost immediately following his conviction for attempting to hire a hitman to kill a church pastor who had counseled his wife through their marriage separation. 

Pope on Mexican Feast Day Sympathizes With Migrant Caravans

Pope Francis sympathized with the caravans of Latin Americans “seeking freedom and well-being” in the U.S. as he celebrated a major feast day dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe with a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica.