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137 storiesEpiscopal diocese elects Jenifer Chatfield as ninth bishop
The Rev. Jenifer Chatfield was elected the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania on August 8, pending churchwide consent and an ordination and consecration sched…
Denver cathedral's evening Eucharist blends liturgical tradition with sensory prayer
St. John's Cathedral in Denver's "Wilderness" evening Eucharist blends traditional Episcopal liturgy with interactive, sensory prayer stations that invite parishioners to engage wi…
Coin from Jerusalem's final revolt reveals shift in rebel hopes
Excavations near Jerusalem's Temple Mount uncovered a rare bronze coin from 69–70 CE showing how Jewish rebels' hopes shifted from freedom to redemption as siege and destruction ap…
Scholar reconstructs Jesus's childhood from archaeology and gospel accounts
Joan Taylor's archaeological study reconstructs Jesus's early life by integrating gospel accounts with archaeological evidence from the turbulent Judean context of his birth and ch…
Diocese of Khulna serves Dalit Catholics through education and dignity work
The Diocese of Khulna combines evangelisation, education, and social support to help Dalit Catholics reclaim dignity and build better futures.
First bishop installed as Diocese of Calapan formally established
The Diocese of Calapan was formally established in the Philippines with the installation of Bishop Moises Cuevas as its first bishop, marking the transition from missionary status…
Scholars debate whether Jesus taught literal castration
Biblical scholars debate whether Jesus's Matthew 19:12 reference to eunuchs made for the kingdom of heaven calls for literal castration or metaphorical celibacy.
Christians and Confucian scholars pledge dialogue for human flourishing
Christian and Confucian scholars meeting in Seoul issued a joint statement pledging to deepen dialogue and work together for human flourishing and the good of all creation.
Scholars debate what Dead Sea Scrolls reveal about the Hebrew Bible text
Scholars debate whether Dead Sea Scroll variants should reshape how the Masoretic Text is edited and translated.
African bishops convene for synodal assembly preparation
African bishops and delegates from seven regional conferences began formal preparations for the 2028 Ecclesial Assembly with a commitment to building a more synodal church.
Episcopal ministry responds to farmworker wage cuts in North Carolina
Episcopal Farmworker Ministry called for aid after federal wage cuts left H-2A visa workers in North Carolina earning $12.78 per hour, down from $16.16, forcing many to consider le…
Archbishop of Canterbury calls for healing on Africa tour
Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally ended her 10-day Africa tour calling for healing and peace, reaffirming the Church of England's £100 million reparations fund after visiting…
Seoul World Youth Day hymn unveiled one year ahead
Organizers announced the official hymn for the 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul, titled Confidite, Ego Vici Mundum.
Ancient sources name Noah's unnamed wife
Jewish texts from the second century B.C.E. onward assigned names to Noah's wife, most commonly Emzara in early sources and Naamah in later rabbinic literature.
Episcopal bishop mobilizes relief for eastern Washington wildfires
Bishop Gretchen Rehberg called Episcopalians to assist with relief efforts as wildfires displaced 65,000 people in Spokane, with the Diocese coordinating donations and long-term su…
Cardinal opens first formal Christian-Confucian dialogue in Seoul
Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad opened the first formal dialogue between Christian and Confucian traditions at Sogang University in Seoul, South Korea.
Scholar explores identity of Cain's wife in Genesis
Scholar Mary Joan Winn Leith examines who Cain married by exploring both traditional interpretations and modern archaeological scholarship on ancient group identity.
Limestone altar near Shiloh reveals function of biblical high places
A limestone altar near Shiloh reveals how biblical high places functioned as ancient Israelite worship sites.
Egyptian American ordained as first Arab-descended Episcopal bishop
The Rev. Adam James Shoemaker will become the first Episcopal bishop of Arab descent when he is ordained next month.
Lexington diocese elects David Sibley as ninth bishop
The Diocese of Lexington elected the Rev. David Sibley as its ninth bishop on August 1 after an extended search process that began with his predecessor's retirement announcement.
Catholic sisters in law gather for first network conference
Two hundred Catholic sisters in the legal profession gathered in Nairobi for their first network conference to reflect on safeguarding, justice, and accountability in religious lif…
Archbishop of Canterbury makes historic first visit to Cameroon
Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally visited Cameroon for the first time in the office's history, preaching to Anglican clergy and parishioners and urging them to stand firm in…
Scholar maps early Christian amulet practice and church opposition
Scholar Megan Nutzman documents surviving Christian amulets from late antiquity and the fourth-century church leaders who condemned their protective and healing use.
Seoul prepares to host 2027 World Youth Day pilgrimage
Seoul's organizing committee announced preparations for World Youth Day 2027, unveiling the official theme song and launching a tree-planting initiative as the one-year countdown b…