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Christianity February 21, 2024

Woman goes public with claims of sexual and spiritual abuse by famous Jesuit

Gloria Branciani, one of the first of about 20 women to claim that once-exalted Jesuit Rev. Marko Rupnik sexually and spiritually abused her, has gone public at a news conference.

World February 21, 2024

Pope Francis pushed for formal investigation after former nuns claim they were sexually, spiritually abused

A group of individuals, mostly former nuns, are accusing a famous priest of abuse, asking Pope Francis for a formal investigation. Father Marko Ivan Rupnik was expelled last year.

Lent and Life February 21, 2024

During Lent, the Litany of Humility helps Christians recognize how they can be more like Jesus

The Litany of Humility is a popular prayer during Lent. Here's why, and here's why people pray a series of petitions against the sin of pride during this season.

Pakistan February 20, 2024

Pakistan's ex-premier Khan's rivals name Shehbaz Sharif as candidate for prime minister

A power-sharing agreement was announced by rivals of Pakistan's imprisoned former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, late Tuesday. Shehbaz Sharif will serve as joint candidate for Prime Minister.

Africa February 20, 2024

Suspects in Kenyan starvation cult case to be hospitalized after hunger strike

A Kenyan magistrate ordered doomsday cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 94 of his followers to be hospitalized after they appeared visibly frail in court following a hunger strike.

Israel February 20, 2024

Israel to cap number of Muslim citizens at Al Aqsa Mosque mosque during Ramadan

Israeli officials plans to limit the number of Muslim citizens allowed in Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque during the upcoming Ramadan holy month to 40,000-50,000.

Vatican February 20, 2024

Why some say the Vatican's process for dealing with sex abuse does further harm

Despite attempts by the Catholic Church to address the problem of sex abuse by clergy members, some victims today say the church's process for dealing with claims only does more harm.

Lent and Life February 20, 2024

The surprising Lenten history of the pretzel — and its meaning for the season

Soft pretzels are a popular food around the world year-round — but did you know that many of their origin stories trace back to the observance of Lent? Here are details.

OPINION February 19, 2024

My experience, as an American, in a Russian prison

I was a Baptist missionary pastor overseas. This is what is was like to be an American preaching Christianity in Russian prisons for 10 years.

Texas February 19, 2024

Lakewood Church holds healing and praise service a week after fatal shooting

Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston held a service dedicated to healing following a deadly shooting last Sunday. The service addressed the impact of the shooting.