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South Dakota Legislature Tackles Christian Marks in Capitol

South Dakota lawmakers can adorn their office with a crucifix, but they can't pound the nail into the state Capitol's wall, a legislative oversight board clarified on Tuesday.

Sean Feucht Praises Cooper Kupp for Blasting Balenciaga; Church Must Stand Up Against the ‘Exploitation of Children’

Images featured in a recent Balenciaga ad campaign sparked an outcry from some conservative Christians, including Sean Feucht, Eric Metaxas, and Allie Beth Stuckey.

The Bloody History Behind One of Our Most Popular Christmas Songs

“Carol of the Bells," also known as "Ukrainian Bell Carol," is a hauntingly beautiful and widely popular Christmas song. But few know its history and how those events parallel the ongoing war in Ukraine.

‘It’s a Miracle’: Kentucky Pastor Preaches 2 Days After 30-Foot Fall

Mark Bishop, pastor of GracePointe Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, told congregants on Sunday, December 4, that “the Lord obviously delivered me.” Just two days earlier, Bishop accidentally slid off his roof while trying to fix a storm-damaged shingle.

‘We Intend To Recover Our Good Name’—VA Pastor Announces ‘Legal Action’ in First Public Appearance Since Prostitution Sting Arrest

While he did not preach the morning’s sermon, Virginia pastor John Blanchard did announce that he would be pursuing “legal action” in light of the sex charges brought against him, which were subsequently dropped. 

Protestors Disrupt Pro-Life Banquet With Obscene Outbursts

A crisis pregnancy care center in Washington is reconsidering its admission policy after a group who registered as church members erupted in profanity-laced outbursts at a fundraising dinner Dec. 1.

Pope Tightens Oversight of Vatican-Linked Foundations

Pope Francis on Tuesday tightened control and oversight over Vatican-based foundations and associations in his latest effort to impose international standards of accounting and governance on Vatican offices and affiliated entities.

Justices Spar in Latest Clash of Religion and Gay Rights

The Supreme Court sounded sympathetic Monday to a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples, the latest collision of religion and gay rights to land at the high court.