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Roman Catholic cardinals from throughout the world are meeting behind closed doors at the Vatican to make decisions related to Pope Francis’ death. One of the decisions they will make this week is whether Pope Francis’ signet ring will be destroyed. Traditionally, the papal ring – called the Fisherman’s Ring — would be destroyed without…

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Beloved pastor and bestselling Christian author Max Lucado is turning heads — and hearts — after revealing he recently got his first tattoo at age 70 to mark a powerful milestone: 50 years since the moment he says grace found him. In a deeply personal social media post, Lucado shared that he chose to have…

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The National Catholic Register is reporting some stunning growth in some of its dioceses, with a surprising amount of new converts coming from younger generations. According to the Register, some dioceses are reporting increasing of 30 percent, 40 percent, 50 percent, with some even reporting growth of 70 percent or more in 2024. For example,…

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The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the ancient wonders of the world, and inside the majestic tomb of Pharoah Khufu, archaeological mysteries have captivated millions of scholars. The quest is still deep within the caverns of the burial chamber to learn about a civilization swept away by the sands of time. According to…

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It may not have just been the earth that shook the day Jesus died — the heavens, it seems, were bearing witness too. A recent revelation from NASA is stirring faith and fascination among Christians and scientists alike. It suggests that a lunar eclipse—often described as the moon turning to blood—occurred over Jerusalem on Friday,…

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