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Tradition and symbolism are among the most cherished in the Anglican and Catholic Churches. The prayers they recite, the call and response, the pomp and circumstance—all are intended to honor God and teach His people. So when one remote church in Tyne and Wear County, in the Northeastern United Kingdom, drapes a communion altar with…

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Catholic schools across New York City are facing an alarming crisis, as rising tuition costs and declining religious affiliation threaten their very existence. In the past month alone, seven Catholic schools have announced their impending closure at the end of the academic year, a trend that follows 13 other closures since the pandemic. The numbers…

A Massachusetts city council meeting turned contentious after a female pastor blasphemously described Jesus as a “drag queen,” while trans activists issued apparent threats of violence in support of a resolution making Worcester a sanctuary city for transgender and “gender-diverse” individuals. The meeting, held on February 12, resulted in a 9-2 vote in favor of…

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A heartbreaking tragedy has rocked the small town of Byron, Wyoming, as a mother struggling with mental illness took the lives of three of her four daughters before turning the gun on herself. Now, a grieving father is pleading for prayers as his lone surviving daughter fights for her life. Authorities identified the mother as…

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