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In the United Kingdom, fresh signs of spiritual awakening are on display after a simple social media post led to a mass
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Muslim doctors sue Illinois over assisted suicide law
Family & Society Post Date: September 17, 2026 Dr. Umar Shakur ...
Mexican bishops demand ‘thorough investigation’ of priest’s murder
The priest was found dead with gunshot wounds along a stretch of highway. The local bishop urged people not to speculate about the crime and denounced the ongoing violence in the country.
Brad Pitt says ‘Heart of the Beast’ shows cost of military service, sacrificial love at red carpet premiere
Brad Pitt said his new survival drama Heart of the Beast pays tribute to members of the military who put not only their bodies but their psyches and souls on the line, while exploring how sacrificial
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'Christians Are Not Welcome in Syria': Leader Imprisoned 19 Months in Syria as Persecution Rampant | CBN
CBN,A persecution watchdog group is speaking out for Christians in Syria, citing one disturbing case as an example of a much
Caritas Cuba to receive more humanitarian aid from U.S. in coming weeks
The U.S. government has been sending and continues to send millions of dollars of humanitarian aid to be distributed by Caritas Cuba, thus bypassing the communist regime.
Jelly Roll says he would quit music industry if God told him to
Outspoken Christian country singer Jelly Roll, whose name is Jason Bradley DeFord, says he would quit the music industry if God told him to do it
Trump official voices concern about exhibition statue resembling 'golden calf' in Exodus: report
A high-ranking Trump administration official reportedly voiced concerns about American-led plans to display a bull statue at an upcoming international exhibit over concerns that it resembled a
InstaChurch founder, actor Alan Ritchson announces divorce after 20 years of marriage
Hollywood actor Alan Ritchson, who founded the faith-focused video ministry and YouTube channel InstaChurch, has announced that he and his wife, Catherine, are getting a divorce after three children
Widow says men who died in Grand Canyon flooding loved the Lord
Loading the Audio Player... The human remains discovered in the Grand Canyon this week belonged to the final person still missing after the deadly flash floods in late August, the...
Across the Nation: A church library for kids, a Bible academy for elementary students and more quick takes
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Across the Nation is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ across the U.S. Got an idea for […]
‘Urgent need to address dangers’: American bishops meet AI representatives
Crux,On Wednesday, representatives of the American bishops met with counterparts in the artificial intelligence field.
Thieves cut $50K bronze statue out of California church
Loading the Audio Player... The Santa Ana Police Department on Wednesday asked the public for tips about the theft of a bronze statue worth about $50,000 from a local Catholic chu...
Aslan Is a Male Lion. So Why Is Meryl Streep Voicing Him in Greta Gerwig’s Narnia? - RELEVANT
One of the biggest rumors hanging over Greta Gerwig’s Narnia movie is officially no longer a rumor: Meryl Streep is Aslan. The speculation had been
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Across the Nation: A church library for kids, a Bible academy for elementary students and more quick takes
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Across the Nation is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ across the U.S. Got an idea for […]
‘Urgent need to address dangers’: American bishops meet AI representatives
Crux,On Wednesday, representatives of the American bishops met with counterparts in the artificial intelligence field.
Postpartum depression: New e-book offers hope and healing for Catholic mothers
Dr. Gregory Popcak addresses the unique layer of spiritual guilt that Catholic mothers often experience when struggling with mental health post-childbirth.
California bishop accused of stealing $200K meant for church remodel project
A California bishop with the Syriac Catholic Church is accused of stealing a 200,000 donation meant for a church remodeling project and is now facing a lawsuit
Catholic parents fight Massachusetts for custody, says school 'transitioned' daughter
A Catholic family is fighting Massachusetts for custody of their daughter, alleging that a public school socially transitioned their gender-dysphoric teen without their consent, securing a temporary
Diocese of Phoenix opens education center to support mental health ministry
The Diocese of Phoenix teams up with the University of Mary to support seminarians and Catholic counselors, and more in this week’s Catholic education news roundup.
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Social Media Post Sparks Mass Ocean Baptism in UK as 170+ Declare Faith in Jesus | CBN
CBN,In the United Kingdom, fresh signs of spiritual awakening are on display after a simple social media post led to a mass
Mexican bishops demand ‘thorough investigation’ of priest’s murder
The priest was found dead with gunshot wounds along a stretch of highway. The local bishop urged people not to speculate about the crime and denounced the ongoing violence in the country.
'Christians Are Not Welcome in Syria': Leader Imprisoned 19 Months in Syria as Persecution Rampant | CBN
CBN,A persecution watchdog group is speaking out for Christians in Syria, citing one disturbing case as an example of a much
Caritas Cuba to receive more humanitarian aid from U.S. in coming weeks
The U.S. government has been sending and continues to send millions of dollars of humanitarian aid to be distributed by Caritas Cuba, thus bypassing the communist regime.
Book of writings by Pope Leo XIV published
The current pope had no published writings prior to his election.
600,000 sign up for Pope Leo’s Paris Mass as organizers expand route
The French bishops' conference is still short more than 21 million euros to cover the cost of Pope Leo's Sept. 25–28 visit. Meanwhile, demand for the Paris Mass forced a major expansion of the route.
Church & Ministries
Cardinal Parolin says nations should work together to face the threats of AI
The Vatican secretary of state expressed his concerns about artificial intelligence at a conference at the Italian Parliament on Sept. 16.
Male teens now outnumber females in church youth groups: Barna data
Bucking a decades-long trend of disproportionate female participation, male teenagers now outnumber their female counterparts in church youth group attendance among self-identified Christian teens in
Pope Leo XIV appoints Texas bishop to lead Diocese of Joliet, Illinois
The pontiff appointed Bishop Brendan Cahill on Sept. 17 to succeed Ronald Hicks, the former bishop of Joliet and current archbishop of New York.
Evangelical Press Association members vote on name change after spirited online meeting
Members of the Evangelical Press Association began voting Sept. 15 on a board proposal to rename the organization Christian Communicators Network, after a virtual meeting in which board members explained their reasoning and fielded questions ranging from the loss of the word "evangelical" to the process itself.
France's two main Protestant bodies agree to regular dialogue
The leaders of France's two main Protestant umbrella organizations have agreed to create a standing forum for dialogue and cooperation, following a two-day meeting both described as unprecedented.
More than 300 baptized at Methodist gathering in eastern Cuba
More than 300 people were baptized at a gathering of the Methodist Church in Cuba's Guantánamo District, according to Luzvisión Noticias, which described the event as historic. Bishop Ricardo Pereira and Superintendent Roelvis Gaínza led the ceremony, which drew hundreds of families.
Politics
Trump official voices concern about exhibition statue resembling 'golden calf' in Exodus: report
A high-ranking Trump administration official reportedly voiced concerns about American-led plans to display a bull statue at an upcoming international exhibit over concerns that it resembled a
Trump taps former missionary, Catholic bishop for religious commission
President Donald Trump prays with pastor Andrew Brunson in the Oval Office of the White House, Oct. 13, 2018, in Washington. Associated Press / Photo by Jacquelyn Martin, file ...
'They're tying our hands': Mom of son, daughter-in-law killed by illegal pleads for Congress take action
An Oregon mother shared the heartbreaking loss of her son and his newlywed bride to a commercial truck driver who was in the U S illegally with congressional lawmakers Tuesday
Afghan man tied to Kabul airport bombing sentenced to prison
This courtroom sketch depicts government witness Bruce Hoffman testifying as defendant Mohammad Sharifullah, seated left, listens during the opening day of the trial for Sharifullah in federal court i...
Fed Rate Hike Means Tiny Increase on Credit Cards, Little Impact on Car Loans and Mortgages | CBN
CBN,In a bid to fight high prices, the Federal Reserve raised the benchmark interest rate on Wednesday.
Missionary Andrew Brunson appointed to US Commission on International Religious Freedom
Pastor Andrew Brunson, whose 2018 release from a two-year imprisonment in Turkey was a major diplomatic milestone for the first Trump administration, has been appointed to the U S Commission on
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Brad Pitt says ‘Heart of the Beast’ shows cost of military service, sacrificial love at red carpet premiere
Brad Pitt said his new survival drama Heart of the Beast pays tribute to members of the military who put not only their bodies but their psyches and souls on the line, while exploring how sacrificial
Jelly Roll says he would quit music industry if God told him to
Outspoken Christian country singer Jelly Roll, whose name is Jason Bradley DeFord, says he would quit the music industry if God told him to do it
InstaChurch founder, actor Alan Ritchson announces divorce after 20 years of marriage
Hollywood actor Alan Ritchson, who founded the faith-focused video ministry and YouTube channel InstaChurch, has announced that he and his wife, Catherine, are getting a divorce after three children
Aslan Is a Male Lion. So Why Is Meryl Streep Voicing Him in Greta Gerwig’s Narnia? - RELEVANT
One of the biggest rumors hanging over Greta Gerwig’s Narnia movie is officially no longer a rumor: Meryl Streep is Aslan. The speculation had been
Shaboozey Says His New Outlaw Album Is Really About ‘Bringing Your Life to God’ - RELEVANT
Shaboozey made a whole album about outlaws, revenge and the Wild West. Apparently, it's also an album about Romans 6. During a recent stop on his Outlaw
Review: ‘Daniel and the Fiery Furnace’
Come to the Bible movie for the statue debate, stay for Nebuchadnezzar.
Opinion
Is Your Church Prepared for a Pastor with Disabilities?
Few churches would say disability disqualifies someone from ministry. But few have created a space where leaders with disabilities can flourish.
Is Nike's trans advocacy costing it more than headlines?
Nike s story is a little more complex than most people are making it out to be
The tide is turning on gender ideology, but some parents are still paying the price
A presumption built into our social-work system does not disappear entirely once a regulation is rescinded
AI Tech Bros Seem Awful. They Might Be Telling Us the Truth.
CEOs of the most influential AI companies agree their systems are almost beyond human control. Why does no one care?
When Lack of Accountability Leads to the ‘Death of the Pastor’s Wife’
A new Netflix documentary about Mica Miller reminds us why Christian leaders must be above reproach.
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Muslim doctors sue Illinois over assisted suicide law
Family & Society Post Date: September 17, 2026 Dr. Umar Shakur ...
Widow says men who died in Grand Canyon flooding loved the Lord
Loading the Audio Player... The human remains discovered in the Grand Canyon this week belonged to the final person still missing after the deadly flash floods in late August, the...
Thieves cut $50K bronze statue out of California church
Loading the Audio Player... The Santa Ana Police Department on Wednesday asked the public for tips about the theft of a bronze statue worth about $50,000 from a local Catholic chu...
Flooding in New Mexico Navajo Nation area leaves three dead
A vehicle stops close to floodwaters near Chinle, Ariz., Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. Navajo Police Department via the Associated Press Loading the Audio Pla...
Former Gateway Pastor Robert Morris’ Sex Offender Registry Photo Shows a Black Eye - RELEVANT
Robert Morris' photo on the Texas sex offender registry shows a black eye. The photo was uploaded this week. CBS News Texas reviewed the photo, which
DeSantis touts China surrogacy ban amid birth tourism reports
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, March 6, 2026, in Washington. Associated Press / Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson, file Loading the Audio Player... ...
