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Cardinal Becciu Sentenced to 5 and a Half Years in Prison by Vatican Tribunal

Vatican judges sentenced Cardinal Angelo Becciu to five years and six months in prison for the embezzlement of Vatican funds.

With Pope Francis’ Encouragement, Vatican Allows Blessings for Same-Sex Couples

With Pope Francis’ encouragement, the Vatican’s doctrinal office issued a document on Monday (Dec. 18) allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples.

Church of England To Introduce Same-Sex Blessing, as It Faces ‘Disestablishment’ Bill in Parliament

This Sunday (Dec. 17), the third Sunday in Advent, the Church of England launched its prayers of blessing for same-sex couples.

‘I’m Greatly Concerned’—Rep. Jon Dunwell Talks to ChurchLeaders About The Satanic Temple Controversy

Iowa's Rep. Jon Dunwell spoke to ChurchLeaders about his thoughts on The Satanic Temple State Capitol display and the backlash he received for not trying to remove it.

Kat Von D on Living in a Parsonage, Attending a Small Church and Choosing Gratitude

Tattoo artist Kat Von D recently talked about her new community and church with comedian Theo Von.

‘Do Not Fear, for I Am With You’—YouVersion Shares App’s Most Popular Verse of the Year

The YouVersion Bible app recently revealed that Isaiah 41:10 was its most shared, most bookmarked, and most highlighted verse in 2023.

Former Georgia Youth Pastor Sentenced to 15 Years After Pleading Guilty to Child Molestation

Former youth pastor Austin Wray Perkins has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars after pleading guilty to child molestation and possession of child sex abuse material. 

Lawsuit: Priest Says First Gas Execution in US Poses Threat to Religious Liberty

Kenneth Smith, who was convicted in 1996 for his role in the 1988 murder of Elizabeth Sennett, is scheduled again for execution.