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Pastor Chris Draws Another Successful Healing School To A Close
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is one of the world's most famous ministers, but each year he takes time out of his busy schedule to give back through the work of The Healing School. In August 2018, the second session of this year's school drew to a close and proved to be one...
Christ Embassy Conference Attracts Impressive Numbers to SSE Arena
A special conference for leaders and partners of the Christ Embassy took place on Saturday the 14th and Sunday the 15th of July, 2018 in SSE Arena in Wembley. Thousands of people packed the arena outside of London to attend the two-day event. The conference was hosted...
Symptoms and Signs of Black Magic
For ages now, historians, philosophers, and scientists have debated over the existence of supernatural powers. Even though modern science very vehemently denies the existence of such powers or forces, the fact remains that, from time to time, we all do experience...
How to Celebrate Easter
Easter is a holiday that is enjoyed by many for a variety of different reasons. For some, it’s a symbol of their savior’s return. For others, it’s a time to give back or to spend with family and friends. People all over the world celebrate Easter in different ways,...
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As polyamory gains visibility, monogamy faces a vote in the Presbyterian Church (USA)
(RNS) — A proposal that would require ordained clergy to be monogamous is on the docket at the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s General Assembly this summer. The overture, CON-10, has generated strong reactions online but not yet earned broad support from PCUSA groups. A...
Powerful Iran-backed militias in Iraq say they will start handing in weapons to authorities
IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — Two of Iraq’s most powerful Iran-backed militias said on Tuesday they would begin handing in their weapons to the authorities, a major step in the new government’s effort to rein in militias that have long operated on their own even though they were...
Catholic sisters push Palantir on human rights as faith leaders rally in New York
NEW YORK (RNS) — Catholic sisters, investors and immigrant rights activists plan to rally on Wednesday (June 3) outside of Palantir Technologies’ New York office, 30 minutes before the company holds it annual general meeting and considers a shareholders’ proposal...
Photos of the Week: Ebola responses, end of Hajj
(RNS) — This week’s photo selection includes the Ebola crisis in Africa, Spain preparing for Pope Leo XIV and more. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
In historic appointment, Pope Leo names EWTN’s Montse Alvarado to lead Vatican communications office
(RNS) — Pope Leo XIV has named Maria Montserrat “Montse” Alvarado, the current president and COO of U.S.-based Catholic media giant EWTN News, to lead the Vatican’s communication office, the Vatican announced Tuesday (June 2). Just under 40, Alvarado will be the...
Returning to the fold? Some young Spaniards embrace Catholicism and can’t wait for Pope Leo’s visit
Until three years ago, Sara Cabral’s faith experience was on trend with other Southern European youth — a “Catholic but never practicing” upbringing with little relevance to her life on Spain’s Canary Islands. Then she listened to a song from a faith youth group that...
Mexican designer blends soccer and pre-Hispanic culture ahead of the World Cup
MEXICO CITY (AP) — It’s no coincidence that Hugo Rosas’ jersey designs ahead of the World Cup resemble some of Mexico’s most iconic decorations. His work fuses soccer and Mexican identity to showcase his country’s culture beyond its borders. His latest collection is...
Kate Bowler on unexpected joy, even in the midst of pain
(RNS) — Kate Bowler spent the past decade bashing the American cult of positivity and the pursuit of optimal happiness. Her experience battling stage 4 colon cancer in her 30s taught her the fallacy of such thinking. Where her earlier books pondered mortality and...
Mamdani skipped NYC’s Israel Day Parade. Supporters say he missed the point.
NEW YORK (RNS) — An estimated 60,000 marchers and more than 100,000 spectators gathered on Fifth Avenue on Sunday (May 31) for New York City’s Israel Day Parade, an annual event that has drawn criticism from those who oppose Israel’s military actions and government....
Former Yemen President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi, who governed mostly from exile, dies at 80
ADEN, Yemen (AP) — Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi, the internationally recognized president of Yemen who led a fractured government mostly from exile for eight years as the country descended into civil war and famine before stepping down in 2022, died Thursday. He was 80....
Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting
ROME (AP) — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson cast Pope Leo XIV as a powerful global ally on social justice, migration and reparations after meeting the Chicago-born pontiff at the Vatican, saying their shared roots and priorities could help amplify efforts to protect...
Former abbot of China’s famous Shaolin Temple sentenced to 24 years in prison for corruption
BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese court on Friday sentenced a former abbot of China’s famous Shaolin Temple to 24 years in prison after he was found guilty of offences including misappropriation of funds and bribery, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Shi Yongxin, whose original...