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SEEK 2026, a Catholic conference aimed at young people, is celebrating a record turnout. The event occurred at three simultaneous locations: Columbus, Ohio; Fort Worth, Texas; and Denver, Colorado. 26,000 people attended the event, which occurred from January 1-5, with the biggest number of attendees (16,100) registering in Columbus. Overall, the event saw a 24%…

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A pastor’s purchase of a gown for his wife has ignited a broader debate on modesty, image, and the public witness of Christian leaders — a discussion that stretches from pulpits to social media and even daytime television. The controversy centers on megachurch Pastor Jamal Bryant of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Georgia, who…

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Beloved Christian author Philip Yancey has publicly confessed to an extramarital affair and announced that he is stepping away from all ministry-related work as he seeks repentance, counseling, and healing within his marriage. In a deeply personal statement shared with Christianity Today, where Yancey has served as editor-at-large, the 76-year-old writer acknowledged that he engaged…

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Turkish archaeologists made an unusual discovery in what was the ancient city of Ephesus, the main subject of the New Testament book Ephesians and which is also mentioned as one of the seven churches in the book of Revelation. The excavation was part of restoration work at the UNESCO World Heritage site. The Culture and…

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Archaeologists have discovered 1,400-year-old coins in the Judean Desert that could give insight to the Christian community in the area. Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced the discovery of two gold coins discovered at the Hyrcania archaeological site, which is about 10 miles from Jerusalem. A gold ring was also uncovered. The coins,…

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Logos, a Bible study platform, released its study Logos Chronicled, revealing the reading habits of Christians in 2025. The study was an aggregate of 76 million study sessions, which represents how 4 million people throughout the world studied the Bible in 2025. Logos broke down the findings into three key themes. The first theme of…

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Researchers led by mathematician Shira Faigenbaum-Golovin of Duke University have used a new AI tool to analyze Biblical authors with surprising results. The researchers analyzed the writing styles of the first nine books of the Hebrew Bible, known as the Enneateuch. The AI model uncovered three styles present in the Enneateuch: the Priestly source, the…

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An Arizona man says city officials threatened him with arrest for peacefully sharing his Christian beliefs at a popular Christmas lights festival, prompting a religious liberty law firm to warn the city it may be violating the Constitution. According to attorneys with First Liberty Institute, Tucson resident David Hoffman was confronted by police officers while…

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Viral videos from Iran’s Hormuz Island have captivated and unsettled viewers around the world after heavy rainfall transformed coastal waters into a deep, blood-red color. The striking scenes, filmed Tuesday along the shores of the Persian Gulf, show rainwater cascading over sandy cliffs and spilling into the sea, turning the shoreline crimson as tourists watched…

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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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