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A Roman Catholic parish in western Germany is facing a wave of backlash after promoting a Harry Potter–themed worship service that critics say blurs the line between cultural outreach and spiritual compromise. The controversy centers on Sacred Heart Church, which advertised a Feb. 28 event promising a “magical evening” inspired by the beloved fantasy series.…

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Archaeologists working in northern Iraq say they have uncovered striking new evidence that ancient Christians lived and worshiped alongside followers of a now little-known faith some 1,500 years ago, offering a rare glimpse into a region where religious diversity once flourished under often-challenging conditions. The discovery was announced by Goethe University Frankfurt and made public…

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A prominent Catholic priest who has long worked with LGBTQ believers says Pope Leo XIV intends to continue the welcoming approach championed by Pope Francis, signaling continuity on one of the most closely watched issues facing the global Church. Father James Martin, a Jesuit priest and founder of Outreach, an LGBTQ Catholic ministry, shared his…

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A pastor who once doubted both God and the Bible now says his deep dive into near-death experiences led him straight to faith in Jesus Christ. John Burke, co-author of Imagine the God of Heaven Devotional: 60 Reflections on the Heart of God from the Bible and Near-Death Experiences, told CBN News that he began…

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Is it vandalism—or a bold act of evangelism? A viral video circulating on social media shows an unidentified man climbing atop a billboard platform overlooking the Los Angeles skyline and painting over a controversial message that read, “Jesus is Not God.” With a few strokes of paint, the word “Not” disappears, transforming the sign into…
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