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Vatican, Other Faith Leaders Join in Push for End of Death Penalty in Louisiana

The Vatican has joined U.S. faith leaders and anti-death penalty activists in supporting the Louisiana governor’s desire to clear the death row cells in his state.

Andy Stanley Affirms Traditional View of Marriage Following Controversial ‘Unconditional Conference’

On Sunday, Oct. 1, pastor and author Andy Stanley addressed swirling speculation about his stance on gay marriage during a service that was not livestreamed.

At Pro-life Gala, Former Supermodel Kathy Ireland Challenges Churches To ‘Wake Up’

Former supermodel Kathy Ireland was honored for her pro-life advocacy at the 2023 Live Action Gala on Saturday, Sept. 23. The Christian entrepreneur told attendees that churches need to “wake up.”

Christian and Missionary Alliance, Which Now Ordains Women, Loses 8 Congregations

Following a recent policy change regarding women in ministry, the Christian and Missionary Alliance experienced the departure of eight congregations, mostly in its southern district.

TGC Launches The Carson Center for Theological Renewal To Combat ‘Biblical Illiteracy’ and Foster ‘Spiritual Renewal’

On Tuesday, The Gospel Coalition announced the launch of The Carson Center for Theological Renewal, a new initiative aimed at battling biblical illiteracy to bring about spiritual renewal. 

‘Gay Christian’ Jonathan Merritt Shares Lessons From ‘Close Relationship’ With His Father, SBC’s Dr. James Merritt

Jonathan Merritt, a gay progressive Christian and the son of former SBC president Dr. James Merritt, recently shared how he and his father are able to have a close relationship despite their theological differences.

In Starfield, Players Choose Their Own Adventure—And Religion

In the hit new video game Starfield, players can explore strange new worlds. Along the way, they can find enlightenment in simple acts of human kindness or in solitude among the stars.

New Crop of Cardinals Shows Francis’ Push for Dialogue, Whatever the Cost

Pope Francis will create 21 new cardinals on Saturday (Sept. 30), solidifying his own priorities and signaling his hopes for his successor’s at a consistory called to coincide with next month’s Synod on Synodality.