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• Mar 25, 2017

  Christian Clergyman Joins Islamist Political Party

  A Pakistani Christian bishop recently joined an Islamist political party, placing his faith in the group's platform that focuses on people power over military force.

• Mar 25, 2017

  Rome Security Increased Ahead of EU Government Leaders Meeting After London Terror Attack

  Italian officials heightened security around Rome on Friday afternoon in preparation for the European Union (EU) summit scheduled that evening. The summit commemorates the 60th anniversary of the coalition's foundation.

• Mar 24, 2017

  Restoration of Jesus' Tomb Shows Promising Cooperation, Says Church Officials

  The Edicule, the 200-year old structure which is believed to be the tomb where Jesus' body was kept after his death, underwent major restorations and is now open again to the devoted.

• Mar 24, 2017

  Can Sinners Receive Communion? Adulterers Can't Receive Communion Says Nigerian Priest

  A well-respected African theologian stated that adulterers in Africa know and accept that their sin bans them from receiving Communion.

• Mar 24, 2017

  Christians and Social Media, Facebook, Twitter: Pope Francis Warns Youth About 'False Image of Reality'

  Pope Francis defended millennials from the criticisms that older generations pile upon them and warned the youth to resist social media's "false image of reality."

• Mar 24, 2017

  Pope Francis Defines Refugee Crisis as Greatest Tragedy Since WWII

  Pope Francis labeled the current migrant and refugee crisis as the biggest disaster since World War II and urged the world to welcome and accept the displaced victims of war.

• Mar 23, 2017

  Top 10 Megachurches in the US

  Megachurches are extraordinary locations of worship. Due to their size and theological practices, these churches accommodate more than 5,000 people every week. In no particular order, read about ten of the most prominent megachurches in America.

• Mar 23, 2017

  New Life, Egg Hunts, Other Christian Beliefs and Celebrations About Easter Sunday

  While the Holy Week commemorates the passion and death of Jesus Christ, Easter Sunday celebrates his resurrection and ascension to Heaven. It's one of the most significant Christian festivities due to its importance to the Catholic Church.

• Mar 23, 2017

  Pope Francis Instagram Account Celebrates One Year

  One year has passed since Pope Francis joined Instagram. With over 3.6 million followers as of March 2017, the secretary of the Secretariat for Communications, Msgr. Lucio Adrian Ruiz, recounted the roots of the pontiff's vision for evangelization in the "digital continent."

• Mar 23, 2017

  Pope Francis on Confession: Confessionals Are Not Dry Cleaners

  Pope Francis cautioned the public against treating the confessional like dry cleaners — viewing the Sacrament of Reconciliation like a quick negotiation to wipe away one's sins and obtain false vindication.