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Pastor helps baptize crowd of college students at campus event: A 'movement of the spirit of God'

A pastor who helped baptize a crowd of Alabama college students following a campus worship event said he witnessed a “movement of the spirit of God.” Around 200 Auburn University students reportedly decided to be baptized after attending the Christian service “Unite Auburn.” The venue lacked a baptismal pool, so …

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Catholic Church's teaching on marriage 'has not changed' after Vatican document, US bishops say

A document from the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith that approved blessings for people in same-sex relationships caused waves as prelates in the U.S. attempt to clarify the document. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) published guidance for the U.S. faithful on Monday after the …

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Massachusetts man allegedly broke arms off crucifix outside Boston cathedral after swinging from it

A Massachusetts man is facing charges for vandalizing a crucifix outside a cathedral in Boston, leaving the 150-year-old statue with broken arms. Police say around 6:14 p.m. Tuesday, Michael Patzelt, 37, of Attleboro climbed up the cross in front of Cathedral of the Holy Cross prior to swinging and hanging …

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Lent 2014 — Why does an ancient ritual still have so much power?

The 40 day Christian Olympiad of fasting and good works is upon us. March 5th is “Ash Wednesday,” the first day of Lent. Today will be a day of amazing images across the land. We will see countless citizens rushing through the streets with dark smudges on their foreheads. Some …

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Christians more likely to be skeptical of AI, worry about technology in churches

American Christians are more likely to be skeptical about artificial intelligence and are particularly apprehensive about using generative AI in church services, according to a recent survey. Just over a quarter of Christians (28%) surveyed by Barna this fall said they were hopeful about AI development, while 39% of self-identified …

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‘Act of violence’: New Jersey Rabbi injured in suspected hate crime before Jewish holiday

A rabbi has been assaulted outside his home in New Jersey just hours before the start of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, authorities said. The Oct. 5th incident is being investigated as both a violent crime and a suspected antisemitic attack, with the local mayor condemning it as “a disgraceful …

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Megachurch founder finishes church's restoration process after stepping down due to undisclosed transgression

Dr. Tony Evans, the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship founder who announced last year that he was stepping away from his pastoral role because he had fallen short of the standards in God’s Word, submitted himself to the “church’s discipline and restoration process,” associate pastor of outreach Chris Wheel announced on …

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Pitt football players lead ‘Pitt for Jesus’ event as dozens are baptized

College sports teams can unify their community on and off the field — and one football team is doing just that by using its platform to spread faith to students. University of Pittsburgh football players delivered the gospel in front of nearly 600 people during a stirring ‘Pitt for Jesus’ …

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Who is the British citizen of Syrian descent accused of synagogue terror attack?

The suspect behind the deadly car and knife terror attack outside a synagogue in Manchester in theUnited Kingdomon Thursday has been identified by police as Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent. Police said Al-Shamie entered the United Kingdom as a young child and became a citizen in …

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Bible Belt pastors on how Kirk's assassination prompted Americans to return to church

As waves of shock rippled through America on Sept. 10, 2025, after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, the sorrow of losing a “brother in Christ” was felt in the Bible Belt of the United States. “We immediately prayed for him to make it through. But then, just kind of hearing that …

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