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A young man’s act of selfless courage during a school shooting in Colorado is being remembered not only as heroism but as a potential example of sainthood in the Catholic Church. On May 7, 2019, 18-year-old Kendrick Castillo lost his life when he charged a gunman who opened fire at STEM School Highlands Ranch, just…

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The nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s murder. Kirk, a conservative Christian father and husband, was assassinated by a gunman last week while hosting a college campus talk at Utah Valley University. Kirk’s Christian faith was a particularly prominent feature of his campus discussions, leaving many Christians leaning on their faith…

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Country singer John Rich isn’t one to keep his opinions to himself and he recently shared some harsh thoughts against popular pastor Joel Osteen. Rich was appearing on the “Shawn Ryan Show” where he discussed a bevy of topics, including P Diddy, his own start in country music and how the genre has moved more…

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On Saturday night, the Vatican became the backdrop for a breathtaking blend of ancient faith and modern technology as more than 3,000 drones filled the skies above St. Peter’s Basilica. The choreographed light show recreated Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam, a portrait of the Virgin Mary, and even the face of Pope Francis, leaving more than…

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Archeologists, faith leaders and others interested in biblical history are finding different reasons to be excited about recent archeological finds in modern Turkey. Archeologists excavating the ruins of the 7,500-year-old city of Laodicea have found evidence of the city’s dual nature: a large council hall inscribed with ancient Christian symbols reveals its early connection to…

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Tucker Carlson is facing strong criticism from Christian leaders after suggesting that the biblical regions of Judea and Samaria are no more real than the fantasy land of Narnia. Carlson claimed during a recent podcast interview with Shahed Ghoreishi, a former U.S. State Department contractor who says he was fired for disputes over language used…

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A South African pastor’s viral vision has stirred up anticipation — and debate — across the Christian world. Pastor Joshua Mhlakela recently shared in a YouTube interview with CettwinzTV that he received a divine vision where Jesus told him He would return to Earth on September 23–24, 2025, coinciding with the Jewish Feast of Trumpets,…

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Last weekend, another “blood moon” lit up the night skies, sparking both awe among stargazers and reflection among Christians who connect the event to biblical prophecy. A blood moon occurs when the Earth passes directly between the sun and the moon, casting a reddish shadow during a total lunar eclipse. While these events typically happen…

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On September 2, 2025, Barna published new data indicating a resurgence in church attendance led by young adults. The report comes amidst contentious debates concerning the religiosity levels of Gen Z and Millennials. Many articles are declaring, decrying, and doubting claims that young adults are returning to religion in droves. According to Barna’s data, US…

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A recent study by Dr. George Barna of the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University revealed that most Christians do not have a “biblically accurate view” of sin. Is this a problem? If so, how did the Church get here? And how does the Church correct it? The report lists several elements of the…

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