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Politics December 17, 2023

Jewish Americans of all ages forced to ‘make a choice’ on embracing heritage amid rising antisemitism

Young American Jews told Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital whether they feel safe revealing their Jewish faith and heritage amid the spike in antisemitism in America.

Vatican December 16, 2023

Vatican court sentences Cardinal Becciu to prison for embezzlement, abuse of office

Cardinal Angelo Becciu received his sentence Saturday after being found guilty on multiple counts of financial misconduct by the Tribunal of Vatican City State.

Advent December 16, 2023

Advent music helps the faithful observe the holy season: It's 'the soundtrack of preparation'

Advent music is its own genre. While Christmas music celebrates the arrival of the infant Jesus Christ, "Advent music is the soundtrack of the Church’s preparation for Christmas."

Politics December 15, 2023

DeSantis pledges support for devil statue decapitator, says govt should not recognize Satanism as 'religion'

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis said the Satanic Temple shouldn't be recognized as a religion by the United States government.

POLITICS December 15, 2023

Heavily redacted records show FBI's targeting of Catholics went beyond what it claimed: watchdog

A conservative government watchdog has released documents obtained via FOIA that it says show the FBI's targeting of Catholics was more widespread than it has acknowledged.

Media December 15, 2023

Satanic Temple leader challenges 'pathetic little coward' DeSantis to debate over group's tax-exempt status

Satanic Temple co-founder Lucien Greaves called out Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., after the leader claimed that former President Trump granted the religious group tax exempt status.

World December 15, 2023

Brazilian gospel singer Pedro Henrique, 30, dies on stage during massive heart attack

30-year-old Brazilian gospel singer Pedro Henrique suddenly collapsed and died while performing on stage Wednesday in a incident that was also captured on video.

Pope Francis December 15, 2023

Vatican clarifies single mothers can receive communion: 'Walk with your head held high'

The Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith clarified to a bishop in the Dominican Republic that single mothers are not to be excluded from Holy Communion.

CRIME December 15, 2023

FBI exhumes body of murdered Baltimore woman from 'The Keepers' documentary

The Baltimore FBI on Thursday exhumed the remains of Joyce Malecki, who is featured in Netflix's "The Keepers," which follows the cold-case murder of Sister Cathy Cesnik.

Advent December 15, 2023

Advent's peace ahead of Christmas outshines the culture's 'removal' of foundations of right and wrong

During this second week of Advent, four faith leaders shared thoughts with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital about the anticipation of Christmas — and the need to honor God and pray for peace.