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Archaeologists in Chelm, Poland uncovered a “sensational find” while excavating a 17th-century Basilian monastery next to the Basilica of the Birth of the Virgin Mary in Chełm, Poland, a Roman Catholic church built in the 13th century that has served as an Eastern Orthodox church in the past. The monastery was once home to Greek…

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Authorities in the UK will be reviewing an officer’s conduct after a video interaction of her with some street preachers went viral. Monique Bailey, who goes by Mon B on her socials, a preacher who oversees Mad 4 Jesus Ministries, were being told their group couldn’t stand in front of barriers near King’s Cross station…

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Alistair Begg delivered his last sermon at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, where he encouraged his congregation that God “is sufficient for every season of life.” Begg had announced his intention to retire last September, although he had named the date of his final sermon to be September 14 of this year. No reason was…

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Powerful stories can move our hearts to laughter or tears. Compelling arguments can alter our conclusions about an issue or topic. Regardless of the context, we know storytelling can influence our lives. But the most powerful stories are God stories—personal accounts that shine a light on God’s miraculous intervention in the world. Based on my…

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In his strongest words yet on the global clergy abuse crisis, Pope Leo XIV has declared that there should be no tolerance in the Catholic Church for any form of abuse — whether sexual, spiritual, or the abuse of authority — calling for a sweeping culture of transparency, accountability, and prevention. The pope’s remarks came…

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