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A growing war of words between Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV is drawing attention far beyond politics, raising deeper questions about faith, leadership, and what it means to follow Christ in times of conflict. On Sunday, Trump sharply criticized the Pope, calling him “terrible” on foreign policy and “weak on crime” in response to…

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In a moment that captured both the intensity of war and the enduring power of faith, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth pointed to a striking parallel between a dramatic U.S. military rescue in Iran and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Speaking at a White House press conference alongside President Donald Trump, Hegseth recounted the extraordinary…

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Easter morning was meant to begin the way it usually does, getting ready for church, with lilies on the altar, children in their Sunday finest, and those comforting words that the tomb was empty. For Christian women, it was supposed to be a morning set apart, a few hours for church, preparing the family dinner,…

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A growing number of evangelical and Catholic leaders are sounding the alarm over U.S. immigration enforcement policies, warning that the impact is being felt not just in communities, but inside churches across the country. During a recent press call, leaders from major Christian organizations, including the National Association of Evangelicals, World Relief, and the U.S.…

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April 5th marked the Easter observance for millions of Christians worldwide. But for UK Christians, it went mostly unacknowledged by King Charles III, who skipped the nation’s Easter message this year. Buckingham Palace confirmed the King would be making no video message this year a few days before the holiday. While an Easter message is…

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From Baptists to Methodists, Catholics to Quakers, America’s Christian churches have experienced declining attendance and membership for more than 30 years. But the Catholic Church may be rebounding with the help of Gen Z men, according to a recent Washington Post story. Christian churches filled their pews on Sunday mornings for several generations leading up…

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Donald Trump’s election as President in 2024 was due at least in part to his strong support among “Christian nationalists.” Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is particularly associated with Christian nationalism; his pastor, Doug Wilson, is a prominent voice in that movement. Among the positions espoused by Christian nationalists is the concept of “household voting,”…

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President Donald Trump marked Easter with a message to Christians around the world, pointing to the hope found in Jesus Christ and declaring that “evil and wickedness will not prevail.” In a video address, Trump centered his message on the Resurrection, calling it “the most glorious miracle in all of time.” He quoted one of…

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A moment from a recent White House Easter gathering continues to draw strong reactions after Paula White-Cain compared President Donald Trump to Jesus Christ—prompting concern and debate among many Christians. White-Cain, who has served as Trump’s longtime spiritual adviser, made the remarks during an address at an Easter week luncheon, with the president standing just…

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Just hours after walking out of an Oklahoma jail, Gateway Church founder Robert Morris issued a public statement reflecting on his six-month sentence for sexually abusing Cindy Clemishire decades ago—and directly asked for her forgiveness. Morris, who was released Tuesday from the Osage County Jail after serving time for crimes that began when Clemishire was…
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