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In his first Easter Sunday address, Pope Leo delivered a powerful message centered on peace, urging world leaders to turn away from war and warning against what he described as growing indifference to human suffering. Speaking before worshippers gathered at the Vatican, the pontiff reflected on the global toll of ongoing conflicts, lamenting the loss…

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For centuries, the Shroud of Turin has captivated believers and skeptics alike. Revered by many as the burial cloth of Jesus Christ, the ancient linen has long been at the center of debate. Now, a surprising new DNA analysis is adding another layer of mystery—while also reminding many that faith is not built on physical…

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A new law in Utah is stirring conversation across the country after requiring public school students to study selected Bible passages as part of their education—not for devotion, but for historical understanding. The legislation, signed by Governor Spencer Cox, directs schools to incorporate portions of the Bible into social studies classes for students in grades…

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The city of Louisville has agreed to pay a Christian photographer $800K after she claimed the city’s anti-discrimination ordinance violated her First Amendment rights. Photographer Chelsey Nelson filed a lawsuit against the city in 2019, claiming the city’s anti-discrimination ordinance, which was passed in 1999, would force her to either take photos of same-sex weddings…

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The Egyptian government announced the discovery of a 1,500-year-old monastic site that is the second largest to have been discovered in Christian history. The 13-room complex was discovered in Al-Qalāyā, an area located in Egypt’s Nile Delta area. One feature of the site is a 5th-century structure that may have served as a guest house.…

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In a striking Palm Sunday message, Pope Leo XIV delivered a sobering warning to world leaders, declaring that God does not hear the prayers of those who wage war and have “hands full of blood.” Speaking to tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square as Holy Week began, the pope addressed the ongoing Iran…

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On Friday, March 13, Pope Leo XIV conducted a private audience with representatives from the International Association of Exorcists (AIE, Associazione Internazionale Esorcisti). Details from the meeting were shared with EWTN Vatican. Pope Leo, who became the first American pope chosen by the papal conclave on May 8, 2025, was warned by AIE representatives of…

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A Washington state middle school is facing scrutiny after attorneys say a student was reprimanded for handing out Gospel tracts to classmates—raising renewed questions about religious freedom on public school campuses. According to the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), which is representing the student, the incident occurred on or around February 18 at…

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Christian parents Daniel and Bianca Samson of Sweden are facing any parent’s worst nightmare: their two daughters have been removed from their care by the state despite being found as “fit parents.” The nightmare began in December 2022. The couple’s daughter, Sara, who was just 11 at the time, falsely accused her parents of abuse…

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The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) in Belton, TX is celebrating 80 professions of faith during its annual revival event. The university has held its multi-night tent revival event for 27 years, with this year’s event drawing in around 1,000 people. This year’s theme was “The Potter and the Clay,” with a focus on spiritual…

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