
Pope Leo XIV joined the Latin and Greek Orthodox Patriarchs of Jerusalem in urging an immediate end to the Gaza conflict. Their joint appeal calls for an end to violence, the release of hostages, and the safe delivery of humanitarian aid. The Pope stressed the need to protect...

Pope Leo XIV praised the Chagossian people's resilience in their decades-long fight to return to their homeland, the Chagos Archipelago. He celebrated the recent treaty securing the islands' return to Mauritius, calling it a victory for justice and international law. The Pope acknowledged the suffering endured during their forced...

Pope Leo XIV's message for the 2025 Ecumenical Week in Stockholm emphasizes Christian unity amidst global challenges. He highlights the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and the centenary of the 1925 Universal Christian Conference, emphasizing the shared faith binding Christians. The Pope stresses the importance of...

James Dobson, the influential founder of Focus on the Family, passed away at 89. A prominent conservative Christian leader, he campaigned against abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, advising multiple US presidents. His ministry, reaching millions through radio and other media, significantly impacted American politics and conservative Christian viewpoints. ...

James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family and a prominent conservative Christian leader, passed away at 89. Known for his influential radio show and books on parenting, Dobson championed traditional family values. His organization advocated against abortion rights, the teaching of evolution, and LGBTQ+ rights, expressing strong...

Pope Leo returned to the Vatican after a second period of rest at Castel Gandolfo. He addressed journalists, emphasizing the need for continued prayer and effort to achieve peace in Ukraine. He expressed hope for peace while acknowledging the ongoing work required. During his stay, he visited...

Pope Leo XIV concluded his summer vacation by hosting a special Mass and luncheon for refugees, homeless individuals, and volunteers at the Vatican's Castel Gandolfo estate. Approximately 110 people attended the Mass, followed by a meal of lasagna, roast veal, and other dishes. The Pope emphasized the importance...

Pope Leo XIV, during the Angelus prayer at Castel Gandolfo, urged pilgrims to look to Mary as an icon of hope. Referencing Dante and the Second Vatican Council, he emphasized Mary's role as a symbol of hope, particularly relevant to the Jubilee Year's theme, 'Pilgrims of Hope.' He...

Pastor Douglas Wilson's Christ Church, an extension of his Idaho-based evangelical movement, opened a new location in Washington, D.C., attracting a large crowd, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Wilson, a self-described Christian nationalist, advocates for a Christian theocracy and holds views considered controversial by many, including opposing women's suffrage...

A new study suggests the Shroud of Turin, believed by some to be Jesus' burial cloth, may be a work of art depicting a statue, not a human. Brazilian 3D designer Cicero Moraes used modeling software to show that a statue's contours better match the shroud's image than a...