Pope Leo XIV is maintaining that God “does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war” as ongoing conflicts in the Middle East continue to dominate global headlines. …
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Priest of last Christian village in West Bank speaks out against Israeli settler attacks
The Latin parish priest who pastors the last entirely Christian village in the West Bank recently urged Christians worldwide to support its inhabitants as violent Israeli settlers are reportedly attempting…
Archaeologists unearth 1,500-year-old monastic complex in Egypt
Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed a 1,500-year-old monastic complex in the Nile Delta, including a fifth-century building believed to have served as a reception facility for pilgrims, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism…
Christian groups speak out against bill that could lead to land seizure in India
Christian mission groups in India are speaking out against proposed changes to the country’s foreign funding law, saying the measure would give the government stronger powers over charities and institutions…
YouGov retracts Bible Society study suggesting ‘quiet revival’ in the UK: ‘Deeply disappointed’
YouGov has acknowledged that research suggesting a rise in church attendance among young people in parts of the United Kingdom, which the Bible Society referred to as a “quiet revival,”…
Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen found guilty of hate speech over 22-year-old pamphlet against homosexuality
Finnish parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen was found guilty of hate speech and fined by the Supreme Court of Finland on Thursday over a pamphlet describing homosexuality a psychosexual development disorder more…
Iranian group targeting Jewish ambulances in UK vows to keep threatening US, Israel
The Iranian terror group that claimed responsibility for torching four Jewish charity ambulances in London amid concerns about rising antisemitism has vowed to continue targeting the United States and Israel.…
Anglican bishop defends Islamic prayers in London’s Trafalgar Square: ‘Nothing sinister’
An Anglican bishop in the United Kingdom defended recent mass Islamic prayer in London’s Trafalgar Square, suggesting such a display of devotion is akin to public Christian prayers of lamentation.…
Bishop plans to ordain married men by 2028 despite Catholic rules
A Catholic bishop in Belgium has announced his plans to ordain married men to the priesthood by 2028, despite the Roman Catholic Church mandating celibacy for clergy. Read More The…
Brazil court acquits student who faced years in prison over posts about gender identity, sex
Brazil’s Federal Regional Court of the Fifth Region has closed the case against veterinary student Isadora Borges, marking a historic victory for freedom of expression, according to a statement from ADF…