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Pope Leo Apologises for Vatican’s Historic Role in Slavery
Pope Leo issued a formal apology acknowledging the Vatican’s historical endorsement of slavery and its delayed condemnation of the practice in his first encyclical, Magnifica…
Pope saw an Africa that is a denominational battleground
Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Angola highlighted the Catholic Church’s increasing focus on Africa amid the rapid rise of Pentecostal and evangelical denominations challenging its…
Haj and Umrah Season Visa Issuance Timetable Announced
The Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah will start issuing Umrah visas on May 31, with pilgrims able to obtain permits through the Nusuk app…
Inside Britain’s secretive Plymouth Brethren religion’s pet purge controversy
The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has ordered its 55,000 members worldwide to remove all pets from their homes following a dog bite incident involving the…
The raucous and roundabout story of Reform Judaism
Reform Judaism congregations in cities like Tel Aviv and Cleveland have increasingly incorporated traditional practices such as Hebrew services, kippah-wearing, and kosher observance, contrasting with…
Student could be ‘Zillennial’ saint
Pedro Ballester, a 21-year-old chemical engineering student from Manchester who died in 2018 after battling cancer, is now being considered for sainthood by the Roman…
Zarathosht-no-Diso: Undoing Misperceptions
Zartosht No-Diso, observed on May 22, 2026, commemorates the death anniversary of the prophet Asho Zarathustra, founder of Zoroastrianism, who is believed to have absorbed…
Vatican Issues Final Warning to Breakaway Group
The Vatican has warned the Society of St. Pius X that its plan to consecrate four bishops without papal approval on July 1 will result…
Pope’s visit has revealed how vital Africa is to Catholicism
Pope Leo XIV completed his longest papal trip by visiting several African countries, focusing on issues like corruption, exploitation, and interfaith dialogue. This visit highlights…
Catholics Nationwide View Pope Leo XIV Positively in First Year of Papacy
Pope Leo XIV has garnered widespread approval among American Catholics during his first year as pope, praised for his approachable style and strong emphasis on…
Pope Promotes Former Immigrant Clergy Opposed to Trump Policies
Pope Leo appointed Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala to lead the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston and named Rev. Robert Boxie III as a new bishop, both known for…
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Bishops Vocal on Church-Trump Conflicts
Pope Leo XIV has appointed new bishops in the United States, including Rev. Gary R. Studniewski as auxiliary bishop of Washington and Robert Boxie III,…
Navigating Jewish Identity and Marriage Approval Challenges
Rachel Phillips overcame initial rejection by the Hof Hasharon Rabbinate of her Jewish status and marriage eligibility by presenting extensive genealogical evidence and securing support…
Journey to Judaism: A Personal Conversion Story
Brianna, now Nechama, completed her conversion to Orthodox Judaism after a multi-state journey inspired by the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, culminating in her…
On TikTok, Advice With a Talmudic Touch
Rabbi Shalom Landau, leader of the Rivnitz Hasidic group in Brooklyn, has gained a social media following of around 250,000 by sharing Torah-based guidance on…
7k+ Muslims to attend pilgrimage
Over 7,000 Muslims from southern Thailand are set to perform the Hajj pilgrimage this year, with the first group leaving from Hat Yai Airport on…
Pope’s visit draws attention to Catholic disparities in Cameroon
Pope Leo XIV visited Cameroon amid a rapidly growing Catholic population, meeting with President Paul Biya and addressing issues of leadership, faith, and cultural challenges…
Pope Shares Message of Peace Amid Trump Attacks
Pope Leo called for peace and mutual respect among diverse communities during his African tour, responding to recent public criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump.…
Pope shares message of peace
Pope Leo called for peace and mutual understanding during his African tour, responding to recent criticisms from U.S. President Donald Trump. His visit underscores a…
Faith-based chatbots offer prayer and companionship from AI Jesus to BuddhaBot
Technology companies in Camarillo, California, are creating AI applications that offer spiritual guidance and companionship, such as Just Like Me's AI Jesus avatar for evangelical…
Govad – The Good Wind
Govad Yazata is the Zoroastrian deity of wind and air, embodying a benevolent force that supports natural cycles like rain and aids souls in their…
Pope Leo XIV to Meet Future of Catholicism on Africa Tour
Pope Leo XIV began a 10-day visit to Algeria, Angola, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea to engage with Africa’s growing Catholic population and address regional social…
Obituary: Ilia II, Patriarch Who Revived Georgian Orthodox Church
Ilia II, the longtime head of the Georgian Orthodox Church, died at age 93 after nearly five decades leading the institution’s revival from Soviet-era repression.…