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The Austrian Academy of Science (OeAW) alongside the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) recently shared the discovery of some nearly 30 inscriptions and nine drawings on the walls of the Cenacle in Jerusalem, the place that is traditionally believed to be the site of Jesus’ Last Supper. Jews and Muslims hold the site to be sacred…

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In the little town of Solon, Maine resides a little church called the South Solon Meeting House, referred to as “Maine’s Sistine Chapel” by students of nearby Colby College. The house has earned the moniker for good reason: in the 1950s, artists filled the interior of the building with inspiring murals that have drawn in…

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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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In what many are calling an outright mockery of Christianity, a San Francisco-based drag queen group known as the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence has stirred nationwide outrage over their annual Easter event — a celebration featuring drag costumes of Jesus and Mary and activities marketed to children. This year’s event, titled “No Easter Without the…

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A recent study from the Barna Group has shown that belief in Jesus Christ is on the rise, and the groups with the biggest increases might come as a big surprise. According to the data, which is part of Barna’s 2025 State of the Church, 66 percent of US adults have made commitment to Jesus…

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The Museum of the Bible announced in early March that it would be featuring an exhibit on the faith journey of one of the world’s most well-known Christian authors and apologist, Clive Staples Lewis, better known as C.S. Lewis. While Lewis may be well-known for his children’s book series, The Chronicles of Narnia, in particular,…

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