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U.S. Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic convert and prominent figure in the Trump administration, met Saturday with senior Vatican officials in Rome for talks that highlighted growing tensions between the Holy See and the U.S. government on issues such as migration, war, and prison reform. The meeting came as Vance spent Easter weekend in…

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In a dramatic and faith-filled rescue, American pastor Josh Sullivan was found alive after being abducted by armed gunmen during a church service in South Africa. The rescue carried out during a high-stakes shootout with law enforcement, resulted in the deaths of three suspects and the miraculous recovery of the Tennessee missionary. Sullivan, 45, was…

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A U.S. senator is calling on Congress to recognize Easter Monday as a federal holiday, giving families across America an extra day to reflect on and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced legislation last week to amend U.S. law and officially add Easter Monday to the list of federal holidays.…

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English Heritage, a charity that cares for over four hundred historic sites in every corner of England, faces criticism for calling Easter a pagan holiday.  According to The Christian Post, in a booklet designed as “part of an Easter Adventure Quest designed for children visiting English Heritage sites like Whitby Abbey, Dover Castle, and Down…

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