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Pope Francis Reflects on His Pontificate and Legacy in Latest Interviews

Approaching his 10th year as pontiff, Pope Francis took time to address his legacy in two interviews recently, talking to reporters about what would happen if he were to fall ill and the role of retired popes.

Florida Nonprofit Hit by Catalytic Converter Thefts in Church Parking Lot

Feed Thy Neighbor was already stretched thin due to Hurricane Ian’s devastation in September. Now the volunteer-run organization has been victimized by a thief who stole catalytic converters from two delivery trucks.

Franklin Graham Criticizes Amy Grant Same-Sex Marriage Stance: ‘God Defines What Is Sin, Not Us’

Over the weekend, Franklin Graham shared his thoughts on Amy Grant’s decision to host her niece's upcoming same-sex wedding.

‘It’s a Great Way To Start Your Day’—Actress Patricia Heaton Reflects on Reading the Bible in a Year

Over the weekend, actress Patricia Heaton took to Twitter to celebrate a milestone accomplishment that is a perennial goal for Christians of all tribes and traditions: she read through the entire Bible in one year. 

Virginia Church Faces Pressure To Remove Pastor Accused of Sex Crimes

Protesters gathered outside Rock Church International in Virginia Beach, VA, to call upon the church to remove pastor John Blanchard. Blanchard was one of 17 men arrested last year in a prostitution sting operation.

At 50, ‘Immaculate Reception’ Still Lifts a Region’s Spirits

The Immaculate Reception crystallized the rise of the Steelers — even as their namesake industry was on the decline, as was the Pittsburgh of compact immigrant neighborhoods with multiple ethnic Catholic parishes.

Faith Leaders Prep for Border Changes Amid Tension, Hope

Faith leaders working on the border are wary of what's to come. They expect tensions will rise if new restrictions are imposed. If not, they will struggle to host ever larger numbers of arrivals.

Churches Use Pickleball’s Popularity for Relationship Building, Outreach

Pickleball has been the fastest growing sport in America for the past two years, and Southern Baptist churches are using it as a way to build relationships among their members and reach out to their communities.