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Witches and Wise Men and ‘Old Magic’: A Look at the Spookier Origins of Christmas Lore

Here are a few of the scary ghost stories of Christmases long, long ago that author Linda Raedisch conjures in “The Old Magic of Christmas.”

Nearly 1,000 Faith Leaders Call for Christmas Cease-Fire in Ukraine

Nearly 1,000 U.S. faith leaders are calling for a Christmas cease-fire in Ukraine 10 months after Russia invaded its neighbor. The leaders said they hope a temporary truce could lead to negotiation of permanent peace.

Pastor Made Famous By Livestreamed Robbery Arrested, Charged With Fraud and Lying to FBI

Bishop Lamor Whitehead, Brooklyn pastor who became famous after being robbed at gunpoint during his church’s livestreamed worship service, was arrested Monday and charged with fraud and lying to federal agents.

Kathie Lee Gifford Wants to Spend Her Days ‘Refired, Not Retired’

At age 69, Kathie Lee Gifford isn’t content resting on her laurels. Instead, she has a renewed passion to share her Christian faith with others, following in the footsteps of biblical characters.

‘Take a Break’ or ‘Leave Altogether’—Beth Moore’s Warning to Christians on Musk’s New Twitter

Bible teacher Beth Moore recently offered a Twitter lesson, one that she said she had to learn "the hard way," in the hope that her experience could help others from falling into the "same trap."

Kirk Cameron Threatens Legal Action; Libraries Deny They Withheld Access

Kirk Cameron is set to read his children’s book at two libraries that previously denied his request to be featured at story hour programs. However, the libraries deny that they ever barred him from renting a space.

Israeli Archaeologists Excavating ‘Jesus Midwife’ Tomb

An ancient tomb traditionally associated with Jesus’ midwife is being excavated anew by archaeologists in the hills southwest of Jerusalem, the antiquities authority said Tuesday.

Anti-Abortion Priest Pavone Defrocked for Blasphemous Posts

The Vatican has defrocked an anti-abortion U.S. priest, Frank Pavone, for what it said were “blasphemous communications on social media” as well as “persistent disobedience.”