In 2013, there were some 2,100 Christians killed for faith-related reasons across the globe. Last year, that number rose to at least 7,100, according to a recent report from an advocacy group. “The persecution of Christians is getting worse – in every region in which we work – and it’...
Brazilian feminist Sara Winter used to work to legalize abortion. She was one of the founders of a radical group that carries out offensive topless protests at churches. Now, she says people should learn from religious women who put their faith into action – and reject the powerful forces promoting abortion...
[See also: The Two Things Pope Francis Carries Everywhere in His Pockets] [See also: 7 Powerful Ways to Pray for Christians Suffering in the Middle East]...
“I’m going to tell you something private,” Pope Francis said to a crowd during his recent trip to Africa. “In my pocket, I always carry two things.” First, he pulled out a rosary. “To pray,” he said. [See also: Did Pope Francis Miraculously Heal This Family’s Baby?] [See...
[Update: After an investigation, the Diocese of Salt Lake City concluded that the host was not miraculously bleeding, but had red bread mold.] Some Catholic parishioners in Utah have said a consecrated Host appears to be bleeding, but the Diocese of Salt Lake City is considering whether the change may...
With ISIS threatening all of human civilization, no one of any background or religion can remain silent, said Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York earlier this year. The ISIS militants who are perpetrating these acts of violence in the name of Islam “threaten civilization, everything that is decent and noble...
