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Has Gen Z’s relationship with religion really shifted? A new chapter in belief
2+ hour ago (652+ words) (The Daily Signal) " President Donald Trump'announced Thursday that on May 17, in conjunction with America's 250 birthday celebration, a prayer event will be held on the National Mall to "rededicate America as one nation under God." But who's going to show up?...
Pope Leo condemns Illinois governor’s legalization of assisted suicide
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (364+ words) The pope called the decision disappointing and" Pope Leo'XIV'publicly criticized Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker for signing a law legalizing'assisted suicide in the state.' The pope called the decision disappointing and reaffirmed the Catholic Church's long-standing opposition to the practice.' Speaking to…...
Jelly Roll boldly shares his faith in Jesus on ESPN: ‘God is everything, baby’
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (482+ words) Singer and songwriter Jelly Roll is showing that his newfound faith isn't a gimmick for music and awards, but a deep-down conviction that is reshaping him from the inside out. Jelly Roll famously collaborated earlier this year with Christian artist…...
US bishops ban Catholic hospitals from performing sex change surgeries
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (381+ words) The nation's Catholic bishops voted'last'week to bar Catholic hospitals from'performing'surgeries or giving hormones that'attempt'to change a person's sex. The move updates the ethical rules guiding one of the largest health care networks in the country.' The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops…...
Global report exposes failure to secure ‘inherent right to access God’s Word’ for 100 million Christians
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (543+ words) Nearly 100 million Christians worldwide do not have dependable access to Scripture, according to a new collaborative report by Open Doors International, which assesses global Christian persecution, and the Digital Bible Society, a ministry distributing Bible resources internationally. Monitoring access to…...
Pope laments Europe’s declining birth rates, encourages pro-family policy
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (316+ words) During an Oct. 14 meeting with Italian President Sergio" Pope Leo XIV warned Europe's falling birth rates threaten the continent's future, calling for renewed efforts to strengthen families. During an Oct. 14 meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella, the pope said the…...
Oklahoma Catholic leaders plan to open online private school
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (381+ words) After the U.S. Supreme Court blocked what would have been the nation's first religious charter school on a rare 4-4 vote, Catholic leaders in Oklahoma now plan to open a new online private school next year. The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and…...