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Leaders at Legacy Faith Church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, are defending their founding pastor, Philip Thornton, after a recent sermon drew national attention for an unusual and controversial illustration. Thornton pointed an unloaded rifle at members of his congregation during a message titled “Clearing the Room,” which was streamed on YouTube on September 28. According to…

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Dallin H. Oaks was chosen by the Quorum of the Twelve to serve as the new President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The official announcement was made during a live broadcast from Salt Lake City, Utah. “I accept with humility the responsibility that God has placed upon me and commit my…

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Pope Leo is still early in his tenure as the first American Pope, but some of his recent comments have left conservative Catholics on edge. When asked to address criticisms of Illinois Democratic Senator Dick Durbin, a pro-choice advocate, receiving recognition from a Catholic organization, the Pope offered a middling response, where he failed to…

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A new survey is showing a surprising shift in who attends church as men surpass women in church attendance for the first time in twenty-five years. The data comes through Barna’s State of the Church initiative, which has shown a growing resurgence of men attending church beginning in the 2020 pandemic. It’s a dramatic turn,…

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For the first time in 800 years, the body of St. Francis of Assisi will be on display for the general public. The announcement was made from the Loggia delle Benedizioni by Fray Giulio Cesareo, director of the press office of the Sacred Convent. The announcement was made on October 4, the Feast of St.…

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