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108 storiesMichael Cochren releases album blending faith with Ray Charles and soul
Christian musician Michael Cochren released his album Runs in the Blood in May, blending soul, gospel, and contemporary influences while reflecting on faith, family legacy, and sec…
Abbie Gamboa: worship as intercession through prayer and song
Abbie Gamboa, worship leader at Dallas's UPPERROOM, describes how the church's three-times-daily prayer room weaves together musicians, singers, and prayer leaders to intercede ove…
World Council of Churches launches Season of Creation
The World Council of Churches will observe the Season of Creation from September 1 to October 4, with this year's theme of "Living Water" drawing from scripture to emphasize human…
Episcopal church in Michigan hosts interfaith rally against religious bigotry
Interfaith leaders rallied at an Episcopal church in Dearborn, Michigan, on August 25 to stand against rising anti-Muslim hatred and religious bigotry targeting the city's diverse…
Vatican charity office aids solidarity kitchen in Ukraine village
The Vatican's papal almoner's office delivered aid to volunteers at a solidarity kitchen in a Ukrainian village through a visit by a Vatican nuncio staff member.
Comedian breaks ticket sales record while maintaining family-friendly content
Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze set an all-time ticket sales record with his "Big Dumb Eyes" tour, grossing $77.5 million in 2025 while performing without profanity.
Episcopal churches loan medical equipment at no cost to people in need
Episcopal churches operate free medical equipment loan closets where volunteers provide wheelchairs, walkers, and supplies to people in need, with ministries in New Jersey and Oreg…
Pastor Todd: Church must move beyond 'just pray about it' on trauma
Pastor Mike Todd said churches have failed people struggling with trauma by offering prayer as a substitute for counseling, therapy, and sustained community support.
Diocese organizes motorcycle pilgrimage to Angolan Marian shrine
The Diocese of Viana organized a motorcycle pilgrimage to Angola's Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima, combining spiritual devotion with road safety awareness.
Tanzanian sisters use TV and social media to share the Gospel
Sisters in Tanzania are using television and social media to evangelize and answer questions about the Catholic faith.
Country artist Ella Langley opens up about faith shift on stage
Country artist Ella Langley began speaking openly about her Christian faith during performances, describing a spiritual transformation that led her to turn to God instead of other…
Archbishop installed to lead Anglican Church of Burundi
Archbishop Eraste Bigirimana was installed as the sixth primate of the Anglican Church of Burundi on August 23, with the Archbishop of Canterbury presiding.
Pennsylvania congregation launches bird education and nature journaling with UTO grant
St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, received a $49,000 grant to launch Sproutsiders, a nature journaling and bird education curriculum developed with a loca…
Survivors launch searchable database of accused Protestant abusers
Survivors launched a searchable database of more than 2,700 people publicly accused of abuse in Protestant churches, modeled on a 20-year-old Catholic database.
Episcopal church unveils sculpture honoring Black pioneers of space exploration
An Episcopal congregation near NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston unveiled a public sculpture honoring Black Americans and women who pioneered the U.S. space program.
Ancient Hebrew Bible manuscript digitized and made freely available
The Aleppo Codex, one of the most important Hebrew biblical manuscripts, has been digitized and made freely available online by the Ben-Zvi Institute in Jerusalem.
Medieval notes reveal Augustine's interpretation of Saul's séance
German researchers uncovered medieval sermon notes from Augustine of Hippo that explore his interpretation of 1 Samuel 28, where King Saul summons the ghostly figure of the prophet…
Zambian bishop calls for servant leadership after elections
Bishop Valentine Kalumba urged Zambians to embrace peaceful coexistence across the nation's 73 tribes and languages following recent elections.
UFC fighter credits faith conversion for comeback after year away
UFC fighter Jalin Turner, who once dismissed public faith expressions as corny, credited Jesus Christ after winning his fight in 39 seconds and described his return to competition…
Inscription links Sergius Paulus family to Paul's Pisidian Antioch detour
An honorific inscription in Turkey identifies the proconsul Paul met in Cyprus as a member of the prominent Sergius Paulus family of Pisidian Antioch, explaining why Paul made the…
Young actor uses faith as filter in Hollywood work
Actor Malachi Barton told Variety that Jesus Christ, not his Disney roles or social media following, drives his work in Hollywood.
Donnie Wahlberg and wife baptized at California church
Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy were baptized at Shepherd Church in Porter Ranch, California, with footage of the baptisms included in Wahlberg's birthday video posted Monday.
Matt Redman on worship songwriting: vertical encounter, not horizontal teaching
Matt Redman argues that worship songs should pivot from telling stories about God to addressing God directly in prayer, creating what he calls a "chapel" moment that transforms inf…
Moses mockumentary lands Lionsgate deal, season 2 in production
The Promised Land, a biblical mockumentary about Moses as a workplace manager, has signed with Lionsgate for global distribution and is already shooting season two in Morocco.