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A Texas church has drawn national attention—and stirred deep debate—after unveiling a nativity display that reimagines the Holy Family as modern-day immigrants confined inside a metal cage wrapped in barbed wire. Oak Lawn United Methodist Church in Dallas erected the display on its front steps, which are painted in rainbow colors. The outdoor scene features…

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A decision by Kansas City officials to exclude religious symbols from City Hall’s holiday décor has ignited a broader debate over faith, inclusivity, and the role of religion in public life during the Christmas season. In a memo dated December 4, Kansas City City Manager Mario Vasquez informed councilmembers that City Hall would not display…

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Archaeologists announced the discovery of a fresco with a rare depiction of Jesus on it. In August, archaeologists in Turkey discovered a fresco with a Roman-looking Jesus portrayed as the “Good Shepherd.” The fresco was discovered in an underground tomb in the village of Hisardere near Iznik, the birthplace of the Nicene Creed in 325…

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A new decision by Quebec City officials to remove a crucifix from their council chamber has ignited debate across the province, once known as one of North America’s most deeply Catholic societies. The council voted to relocate the crucifix, which had hung above the chamber since the 1930s, to the city’s heritage collection, citing the…

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When a raging fire tore through Ruth Mary Repuyan’s home in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, she thought her family had lost everything. The blaze, which erupted on November 27, left their house reduced to charred remains — blackened debris, twisted metal, and the haunting smell of smoke marking what used to be their home. But amid…

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