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Sen. Raphael Warnock is working on children's book inspired by the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000
Read full article: Sen. Raphael Warnock is working on children's book inspired by the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia is working on a children’s book centered on a generous boy and a proliferating baloney sandwich and inspired by a Biblical miracle.
Heads of churches say Israeli government is demanding they pay property tax, upsetting status quo
Read full article: Heads of churches say Israeli government is demanding they pay property tax, upsetting status quoThe heads of major Christian denominations in Israel say that local governments across the country are demanding they pay property tax, violating a longstanding arrangement in a manner they say reflects growing intolerance for Christians in the Holy Land.
Obstacles remain as women seek more leadership roles in America's Black Church
Read full article: Obstacles remain as women seek more leadership roles in America's Black ChurchThroughout its long history, the Black Church in America has – for the most part – been a patriarchal institution, with men making up the vast majority of its ranks of clergy.
Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over Easter Mass and appeal for peace in Gaza and Ukraine
Read full article: Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over Easter Mass and appeal for peace in Gaza and UkrainePope Francis has rallied from respiratory problems to lead some 60,000 people in Easter celebrations and make a strong appeal for a cease-fire in Gaza and a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine.
Hours to make and seconds to destroy, Holy Week flower carpets are a labor of love in Guatemala
Read full article: Hours to make and seconds to destroy, Holy Week flower carpets are a labor of love in GuatemalaEach Holy Week, thousands of residents of the colonial, volcano-fringed city of Antigua participate in some of Guatemala’s oldest and most popular Easter traditions.
On Super Bowl broadcast, 'He Gets Us' ads featuring Jesus stand out for change-of-pace message
Read full article: On Super Bowl broadcast, 'He Gets Us' ads featuring Jesus stand out for change-of-pace messageFor the second year in a row, a religious Super Bowl ad campaign promised viewers that Jesus “gets us.”.
Kenya doomsday cult pastor and others will face charges of murder, cruelty and more
Read full article: Kenya doomsday cult pastor and others will face charges of murder, cruelty and moreKenya’s director of public prosecutions has ordered that 95 people from a doomsday cult be charged with murder, manslaughter, radicalization, cruelty and child torture, among other crimes, over the deaths of 429 people believed to be members of the church.
What is the Epiphany? Why is it also called Three Kings Day? And when do Christians celebrate it?
Read full article: What is the Epiphany? Why is it also called Three Kings Day? And when do Christians celebrate it?Christians around the world will mark Epiphany on Jan. 6 with a series of celebrations.
On Christmas Eve, Bethlehem resembles a ghost town. Celebrations are halted due to Israel-Hamas war.
Read full article: On Christmas Eve, Bethlehem resembles a ghost town. Celebrations are halted due to Israel-Hamas war.The typically bustling biblical birthplace of Jesus looks like a ghost town on Christmas Eve, with celebrations in Bethlehem called off due to the Israel-Hamas war.
Christmas Miracles: Spencer Solves It helps mom who suffered brain aneurysm bring ‘unbelievable’ holiday to her children
Read full article: Christmas Miracles: Spencer Solves It helps mom who suffered brain aneurysm bring ‘unbelievable’ holiday to her childrenInside the humble, little Let’s Go Higher Ministries church in Houston, Shemeka is bravely trying to bring some small amount of holiday cheer to her five beautiful children
Fourth suspect sought in drive-by shooting that killed 17-year-old in west Houston
Read full article: Fourth suspect sought in drive-by shooting that killed 17-year-old in west HoustonHouston Police are seeking a fourth suspect who has been charged in connection to a drive-by shooting which killed a 17-year-old in January.
Ox-pulled floats with sacred images of Mary draw thousands to Portugal’s wine-country procession
Read full article: Ox-pulled floats with sacred images of Mary draw thousands to Portugal’s wine-country processionIn the small town of Lamego in Portugal's Douro River Valley, where harvesting grapes for wine is in full swing in early September, one of Portugal’s largest and oldest religious festivals draws thousands.
Death toll from Kenya cult tied to pastor surpasses 300, with more exhumations planned
Read full article: Death toll from Kenya cult tied to pastor surpasses 300, with more exhumations plannedAuthorities in Kenya say the number of people who died after a pastor ordered his followers to starve to death in order to meet Jesus has surpassed 300.
America's religious leaders sharply divided over abortion, a year after Roe v Wade's reversal
Read full article: America's religious leaders sharply divided over abortion, a year after Roe v Wade's reversalIn the year since the Supreme Court struck down the nationwide right to abortion, America’s religious leaders and denominations have responded in strikingly diverse ways.
In Nicaragua, Holy Week celebrations limited by government
Read full article: In Nicaragua, Holy Week celebrations limited by governmentRoman Catholics in Nicaragua have had to hold traditional “Stations of the Cross” and other Holy Week processions on church grounds or inside the churches amid a ban on public demonstrations.
Pope Francis skips Good Friday at Colosseum in chilly Rome
Read full article: Pope Francis skips Good Friday at Colosseum in chilly RomePope Francis, hospitalized recently with bronchitis, has skipped the traditional Good Friday nighttime procession at the Colosseum because of chilly weather in Rome.
5 spots to visit in Jerusalem around Easter
Read full article: 5 spots to visit in Jerusalem around EasterMany Christians around the world flock to Jerusalem each Easter to try and relive firsthand the events written about in the Bible on what is the most important week and day on the Christian calendar.
The Tradition behind Rosca De Reyes
Read full article: The Tradition behind Rosca De ReyesMany families in Houston celebrate The Epiphany or Three Kings Day on January 6 with a Rosca De Reyes. This beautifully decorated sweet bread is the centerpiece of a long held tradition that celebrates the end of the Christmas season. Houston Life sent Melanie Camp along to Arandas Bakery in Sharpstown to learn more about, including the significance of baking in a little baby Jesus figurine into the bread.
Caught on camera: Man captured on video stealing baby Jesus from Nativity scene in North Texas
Read full article: Caught on camera: Man captured on video stealing baby Jesus from Nativity scene in North TexasFort Worth police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who stole baby Jesus from a local Nativity scene early Saturday morning.
‘I’m poor, but I’m a billionaire at heart,’ Homeless artist shares Jesus masterpiece off freeway
Read full article: ‘I’m poor, but I’m a billionaire at heart,’ Homeless artist shares Jesus masterpiece off freewayThere was a Jesus sighting along the northbound feeder lanes of U.S. 59 near Gessner Road Friday morning. The painting was challenging for any driver to miss. Even more difficult is the task of creating it.
Ukrainian mayor and lawmakers attend Vatican Easter vigil
Read full article: Ukrainian mayor and lawmakers attend Vatican Easter vigilPope Francis invoked “gestures of peace in these days marked by the horror of war” in an Easter vigil homily in St. Peter’s Basilica attended by the mayor of the occupied Ukrainian city of Melitopol and three Ukrainian lawmakers.
LIST: Events taking place during Resurrection Sunday hosted by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Read full article: LIST: Events taking place during Resurrection Sunday hosted by the Archdiocese of Galveston-HoustonReligious bodies of worship are coming together to celebrate Holy Week in and around the city of Houston.
Pope Francis calls for an Easter truce in Ukraine
Read full article: Pope Francis calls for an Easter truce in UkrainePope Francis opened Holy Week Sunday with a call for an Easter truce in Ukraine to make room for a negotiated peace, highlighting the need for leaders to “make some sacrifices for the good of the people.”.
Houston man convicted of molesting 9-year-old placed in his care sentenced to 20 years in prison
Read full article: Houston man convicted of molesting 9-year-old placed in his care sentenced to 20 years in prisonA Houston man convicted of child molestation has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.
The Latest: SKorea's daily virus increase tops 500 again
Read full article: The Latest: SKorea's daily virus increase tops 500 againSouth Korea’s daily increase in coronavirus infections exceeded 500 for the fourth straight day, a pace unseen since January, as experts raise concern about another viral surge amid a slow rollout in vaccines.
Archbishop: Slain officer gave life, showed best of police
Read full article: Archbishop: Slain officer gave life, showed best of police“For too often, you are are taken for granted and yet in situations like this, you are the ones who protect human life,” Aquila said. “No other individuals were shot or killed after these brave officers engaged the suspect,” police said in a tweet last week. AdA law enforcement official briefed last week on the shooting said Alissa's family told investigators they believed Alissa was suffering some type of mental illness, including delusions. AdTalley, who grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, took an untraditional route to becoming a police officer. A memorial service was also planned for Talley on Tuesday at a large non-denominational church, Flatirons Community Church, in Lafayette.
Polish court acquits activists who put LGBT rainbow on icon
Read full article: Polish court acquits activists who put LGBT rainbow on iconPolish LGBT rights activists gather outside a court which acquitted three women who faced trial on accusations of desecration, in Plock, Poland, Tuesday March 2, 2021. A Polish court has acquitted three activists who had been accused of desecration for adding the LGBT rainbow to images of a revered Roman Catholic icon. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)WARSAW – A Polish court on Tuesday acquitted three activists who had been accused of desecration and offending religious feelings for producing and distributing images of a revered Roman Catholic icon altered to include the LGBT rainbow. Their aim was to protest what they considered the hostility of Poland’s influential Catholic Church toward LGBT people. Because of all the attention the altered icon has received, it is now a very recognized image in Poland, one sometimes seen at street protests.
Mexico to vaccinate rural elderly, but still awaits vaccine
Read full article: Mexico to vaccinate rural elderly, but still awaits vaccineMexico started deploying those vaccines Dec. 24 in Mexico City and the northern state of Coahuila. The government hopes to have 750,000 front-line health workers vaccinated by the end of January. Mexico started deploying those vaccines in December in Mexico City and the northern state of Coahuila. The government hopes to have 750,000 front-line health workers vaccinated by the end of January. The state health department said the teams are fraudulent and urged people not to give them any information.
HPD: 1 suspect at large, another in custody following shooting that injured 2
Read full article: HPD: 1 suspect at large, another in custody following shooting that injured 2Suspect Nicolas Toscano Delgado, 42, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault-serious bodily injury. One of the shooting victims, Juan Reyes, 25, drove to the complex, where a confrontation occurred between those in Reyes’ vehicle and another group at the complex. Following the shooting, the suspects fled the scene. Delgado was in custody in the Harris County Jail on an unrelated charge when was subsequently charged for his role in the incident. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of wanted suspect Jesus Robert Medellin is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Paris Jackson to Play Jesus: More Than 260,000 People Sign Petition to Have Film Blocked
Read full article: Paris Jackson to Play Jesus: More Than 260,000 People Sign Petition to Have Film BlockedMore than a quarter of a million people want to stop Paris Jackson from playing Jesus. sia (@Sia) July 1, 2020The petition news comes amid the release of Jackson's new Facebook Watch docuseries, Unfiltered: Paris Jackson and Gabriel Glenn. "I thought Id end up marrying a chick... Ive dated more women than men, been with more chicks," she said. "I say Im gay because I guess I am, but I wouldnt consider myself bisexual because Ive dated more than just men and women, Ive dated a man that had a vagina," Jackson added. RELATED CONTENT:Paris Jackson to Play Jesus in Upcoming Bella Thorne Movie 'Habit': See the PicParis Jackson Opens Up About Her Sexual IdentityParis Jackson Fears She'll Always Be in the Shadow of Her Dad
Why Ben Higgins and Fiance Jessica Clarke Are Staying Long Distance Until Their Fall 2021 Wedding (Exclusive)
Read full article: Why Ben Higgins and Fiance Jessica Clarke Are Staying Long Distance Until Their Fall 2021 Wedding (Exclusive)Ben Higgins and Jessica Clarke are saving a few firsts until after they've tied the knot. "It's going to be a year long distance," Higgins said in an interview with ET's Lauren Zima on Monday. Higgins and Clarke are also waiting to have sex -- and share a bed -- until marriage. However, Higgins also noted that he and Clarke made these commitments for their relationship before the coronavirus pandemic existed, and pushed their wedding date to the end of 2021. RELATED CONTENT:Ben Higgins on the 'Weird' Aspect of Opening Up About His Sex Life With Jessica ClarkeBen Higgins on Why He and Jessica Clarke Are Waiting to Have Sex Until MarriageBen Higgins Is Engaged to Girlfriend Jessica Clarke -- See the PhotosExclusiveExclusiveImageBylineJennifer DrysdaleTue, 06/23/2020 - 08:04
A church nativity scene depicts Jesus, Mary and Joseph as refugees separated in cages
Read full article: A church nativity scene depicts Jesus, Mary and Joseph as refugees separated in cagesA California church is displaying a nativity scene depicting Jesus, Mary and Joseph as refugees in cages to draw attention to the conditions faced by migrants seeking asylum in the United States. Lead Pastor Karen Clark Ristine spoke with CNN affiliate KABC about the scene outside of the church. "We thought about the most famous refugee family in the world, the family of Jesus," Ristine said. In a Facebook post, Ristine said the display came from the idea of "What if this family sought refuge in our country today?" “Does the world’s most famous and worshipped refugees separated in cages make you uncomfortable USA?
Relic thought to be from Jesus’ manger arrives in Bethlehem
Read full article: Relic thought to be from Jesus’ manger arrives in BethlehemChristian clergymen carry a wooden relic believed to be from Jesus' manger at the Notre Dame church in Jerusalem, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. Christians are celebrating the return to the Holy Land of a tiny wooden relic believed to be from Jesus' manger nearly 1,400 years after it was sent to Rome as a gift to the pope. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)BETHLEHEM – A tiny wooden relic that some Christians believe to be part of Jesus' manger arrived Saturday in its permanent home in the biblical city of Bethlehem 1,400 years after it was sent to Rome as a gift to the pope. The return of the relic by the Vatican was a spirit-lifting moment for the Palestinians, a small minority of whom are Christian. Troubled Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank is preparing for the occasion, where pilgrims from around the world flock to the city.