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As the faithful participate in another Lenten season, a new study from Lifeway is showing that most Americans have no plans to participate. The survey involved 1,200 Americans interviewed between August 14 through the 30th. The results showed that 74% of Americans stated they do not observe Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter…

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A US tourist visiting Shiloh, which is in the northern part of the West Bank. Juan, a US tourist from California was visiting the Mateh Binyamin Regional Council area four years ago with his wife on a personal mission. “I was here four years ago with my wife,” he said. “We came to pray for…

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As Christians around the world prepare for the sacred season of Lent, many churches are finding new ways to bring the observance of Ash Wednesday to their communities. While the traditional practice of receiving ashes on the forehead typically takes place during a solemn worship service, some churches are making it more accessible by offering…

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With the passing of Pope Francis, the oldest pope in over a century, speculation is now turning to who will be elected next to lead the Catholic Church. Technically, any Roman Catholic man can be elected as the heir to St. Peter, though invariably one of the 253 cardinals from around the world will don…

Americans who consider themselves Christian have been on a precipitous decline for decades, but that may be changing. The Christian share of the adult population has remained relatively steady over the past five years, fluctuating between 60 percent and 64 percent, according to a new Pew Research Center survey of nearly 37,000 U.S. adults. According…
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