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SBC Diversity Has Entered a New Age, Newly Compiled Data Show
California has more SBC churches than many might think. Those findings and much more can be discovered at the GCRM Ethnic Research Portal, unveiled to state convention leaders last week at their annual meeting.
Could Novavax Win Over Some Religious Vaccine Skeptics?
Novavax, a Maryland biotech firm, submitted its request to the FDA last month for emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 shot.
Munich Report on Sex Abuse Heightens Catholic Church Divide Over Sexuality
Supporters of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI rose to his defense in the past week after a Munich report on decades of sexual abuse in his former archdiocese accused the retired pontiff of covering up and ignoring abuse by Catholic priests there.
US Ukrainian Clergy, Flocks Show Support Amid Russia Crisis
Ukrainian clergy and members of the Ukrainian diaspora in the United States are growing increasingly concerned over the threat of a dramatic escalation of a nearly decade-old conflict.
More Than 20 Years of Baptisms Deemed Invalid Because of One Wrong Word by...
Because a Phoenix priest used the words “We baptize” rather than “I baptize” during the rite, thousands of baptisms that he performed have been deemed invalid.
#ItalyChurchToo: Abuse Survivors Demand Italy Church Inquiry
Advocates for victims of sex abuse by clergy in the Italian church launched a campaign Tuesday to demand a cover-up inquiry.
Eritrean Orthodox Patriarch Dies After 16 Years in Detention
Abune Antonios, a confined Eritrean Orthodox Church Patriarch and the longest-serving prisoner of conscience in the Horn of Africa, died on Feb. 9 at the age of 94.
When Worship Online No Longer Felt Like a Community, a Wine Club Became ‘Wine...
For the past two years, Steve Inrig, a pastor-turned-college professor and amateur winemaker has been hosting "Wine Church," an online meet-up with friends that mixes the laughter, joy and tears with the occasional prayer request.
Benedict Woes Come as German Church Reform Pressure Rises
A report on decades of clergy sexual abuse in Germany that shone an unflattering spotlight on retired Pope Benedict XVI has added to already strong pressure there for the church to reconsider a number of Catholic rules.
Actor Tyrese Gibson Calls on ‘Prayer Warriors’ as His Mother Fights COVID Pneumonia in...
“Fast and Furious” star Tyrese Gibson has taken to Instagram to ask fans to pray for his mother, who is currently in the ICU battling COVID pneumonia.
Pope Decries Genital Mutilation, Sex Trafficking of Women
Pope Francis on Sunday decried the genital mutilation of millions of girls and the sex trafficking of women, including openly on city streets.
Vatican on Rapper’s Mock Baptism: ‘They Don’t Make Provocateurs Like They Used To’
The latest to poke Catholic sensibilities is Italian rapper Achille Lauro, who opened Italy's annual music film festival of Sanremo on Tuesday (Feb. 1) by mimicking the sacrament of baptism in front of a cheering crowd.
Brooklyn Pastor Dies After Being Stabbed at Least 15 Times; Son Charged With Murder
A Brooklyn pastor died Saturday, Jan. 29, after being stabbed at least 15 times. Police have arrested and charged the son of Tracey Sydnor, 61, in connection with her murder.
Vatican Braces for 2022 Deficit as Donations Drop in Wake of Financial Scandal
Donations are expected to continue to drop following financial scandals currently at the heart of a high-profile Vatican trial. The institution is tackling an expected deficit of $37 million.
It’s a TikTok World
Many Christian TikTok influencers publish everything from sermonettes to best Bible study practices. And many of the young content creators “are on a mission to spark revival among Generation Z."
Vatican Defends Benedict After Report Faults Abuse Record
The Vatican on Wednesday strongly defended Pope Benedict XVI’s record in fighting clergy sexual abuse and cautioned against looking for “easy scapegoats and summary judgments."
A Somber Anniversary
January 22, 2022 marks the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. That's right—it's been almost half a century. My hope is that we won’t mark the 50th anniversary next year, because Roe will be overturned. But there is still work to do.
‘Redeeming Love’ Movie Releases—But Should Christians Go See It?
The film, “Redeeming Love,” based on the Christian novel of the same name, released today in theaters. Author Francine Rivers says her story demonstrates “the pursuing love that God shows to His people,” but Christian author Phylicia Masonheimer believes it could be "enormous stumbling block" for some.
Pope Vows Justice for Abuse Victims After Ratzinger Faulted
After an independent audit faulted retired Pope Benedict XVI for having botched four cases of abuse when he was archbishop of Munich, Germany, Pope Francis vowed to provide justice to victims of clergy sexual abuse.
New Mexico Church Official Urges Nuclear Disarmament Talks
Santa Fe Archbishop John Wester says now is the time to rejuvenate and sustain a global conversation about the need for nuclear disarmament and how to develop ways to avoid a new nuclear arms race.