Missouri miracle? Photo shows nun’s body still intact nearly 4 years after death
Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB, died in 2019, but when her body was recently exhumed, her order was shocked.
Pope Francis’ Ukraine peace envoy criticizes war as a ‘pandemic’ that impacts everyone
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi was named the pope’s envoy, and his mission is to help ease tensions in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Catholic clergy sexual abuse of kids was far more common than church acknowledged: Illinois AG probe
Illinois investigators found that 451 Catholic clergy sexually abused nearly 2,000 children since 1950 — far more than the 103 individuals the church had named when the state review began in 2018.
Gov. Kemp makes economic development mission to Israel
The Kemps have been documenting their trip on Twitter.
2 dorm directors fired for using pronouns in emails at small New York Christian college
The recent firings prompted more than 700 alumni to sign a petition in protest.
Timothy Keller, prominent NYC-based pastor and best-selling author, dies at 72
Timothy Keller, a pastor and best-selling author who founded the influential Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, died after a three-year bout with pancreatic cancer.
1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible sells for $38 million at NYC auction
A 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible that is one of the world’s oldest surviving biblical manuscripts has sold for $38 million in New York.
Doomsday cult death toll hits 200 in Kenya, with more than 600 reported missing
Autopsies conducted on more than 100 bodies last week showed the victims died of starvation, strangulation, suffocation and injuries from blunt objects.
Faith leaders call on mayor, governor to help end gun violence
In the wake of the Midtown shooting, faith leaders are coming together saying it is time to fight back against gun violence.
UN calls on Taliban to end public executions, lashings and stonings in Afghanistan
Over the past six months, 274 men, 58 women and two boys were publicly flogged in Afghanistan, according to a report.
Fuel thieves erect altars to devil, death in Mexican tunnel
Photos showed offerings of food and candles had been left to the Devil and "Santa Muerte," a female figure worshipped by drug traffickers and the poor.
Pope Francis discusses secret peace ‘mission,’ support for Ukraine kids
Deportations of Ukrainian children have been a concern since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began. Pope Francis said the Holy See had already helped mediate some prisoner exchanges.
Former VP Pence speaks at Atlanta church
Former Vice President Mike Pence made an appearance at The Church of The Apostles on Sunday.
Atlanta Police investigating antisemitic, transphobic flyers
Residents in some Atlanta neighborhoods are expressing concern after waking up to antisemitic and transphobic flyers left for residents.
Kenya cult deaths: 39 bodies found amid investigation into pastor
A pastor in Kenya has been arrested over links to cultism, and dozens of bodies are still being discovered on his land.
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr holiday amid joy and tragedy
After the Ramadan month of fasting, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr with feasts and family visits. The day has ushered in a day of prayers and joy for many around the world.
Thousands take part in Holocaust remembrance march at Auschwitz
The yearly remembrance march falls this year on the eve of the 80th anniversary of the start of the uprising in the Warsaw Ghetto.
Supreme Court hears Christian mail carrier's religious tolerance case
The Supreme Court is being asked to decide under what circumstances businesses must accommodate the needs of religious employees.
Pope Francis slams 'insinuations' against John Paul II as baseless
An audiotape from a purported Roman mobster insinuated that John Paul would go out looking for underage girls to molest. The Vatican calls it "slanderous."
Fire tears through Massachusetts church on Easter Sunday
The fire at a church in Cambridge broke out not long after Easter services, prompting a partial roof collapse, officials said.