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Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S. pontiff, delivered his inaugural Christmas Day 'Urbi et Orbi' message, urging the faithful to combat indifference towards the suffering, including those in Gaza and Yemen, and migrants. He called for global peace, justice, and dialogue, reviving multilingual greetings.
Devotees of Our Lady of Guadalupe gather at her Roman Catholic shrine in Mexico City to honor the 1531 apparition of the Virgin Mary to Indigenous peasant Juan Diego, with pilgrims arriving en masse for the annual feast day.
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, embarks on a highly anticipated and delicate inaugural foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon, aiming to foster Christian unity, address Mideast tensions, and demand justice for the Beirut port blast, all under intense global media scrutiny.
This article uncovers how Buddhism, revered for its non-violence, has been weaponized by militant monks in Sri Lanka and Myanmar to fuel nationalism, majoritarianism, and sectarian violence, challenging its global image of peace.
Millions of Brazilians are waking up before dawn to tune into religious prayer livestreams, a rapidly growing trend led by figures like Catholic friar Frei Gilson. This phenomenon is transforming how Catholicism connects with its followers in the digital age, even as the church faces declining numbers.
Dallin H. Oaks, a former Utah Supreme Court justice, has been named the new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, succeeding Russell M. Nelson. At 93, Oaks is one of the oldest presidents and is expected to maintain traditional stances while potentially shifting focus to domestic issues.
Sarah Mullally has been appointed the new Archbishop of Canterbury, making her the first woman to hold the role in its 1,400-year history. She takes the helm of the Church of England amidst significant challenges, including declining relevance, internal divisions, and a major child abuse cover-up scandal.
Pope Leo XIV publicly addresses the Catholic Church's abuse scandals for the first time, praising investigative journalists and demanding a culture of prevention.
Discover how the traditions of Eid al-Adha offer surprising health benefits and practical ways to improve your well-being, regardless of your faith.
Pope Francis is gone, and the internet is having a field day with the election of the first American Pope, Leo XIV. Memes, jokes, and even charity are flowing!
