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Rabbi Eliezer Simcha Weisz of the Inter-Religious Council of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel has written to Pope Leo XIV to complain about rhetoric he has used to describe Israel’s war of self-defense against Hamas. Last month, the Pope accused Israel

California Gov. Gavin Newsom suggested Thursday that he would resign before allowing the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) to pay a fine to the federal government over antisemitism on campus.

The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) is warning of a “silent genocide” in Mozambique, where Islamic State jihadis are destroying churches, burning down villages, and beheading Christians–and then posting triumphant photos and videos of their atrocities online.

Oscar-winning director Mel Gibson’s long-awaited follow-up to his 2004 box office smash, The Passion of the Christ, will arrive in two parts in The Year of Our Lord 2027.

A district court permanently blocked Colorado from enforcing a state law that bans abortion pill reversal services against a Catholic healthcare clinic.

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday told more than a million Catholic youths at a closing Mass for a weeklong encounter with the next generation of faithful that they are “the sign that a different world is possible” where conflicts can be resolved with dialogue, not weapons.

An estimated one million young Catholics from around the world greeted Pope Leo XIV like a rock star Saturday at an open-air prayer vigil outside Rome, after the head of the Catholic Church made a dramatic entrance by helicopter.

Michael Tait, who was the lead singer of the popular Christian bands DC Talk and Newsboys, has  reportedly been accused of sexual assault by eight men.

A verdict was reached this week after the parents of a teenage girl in Lacey, Washington, allegedly targeted their teenage daughter in an “honor killing” attempt. 

A baby boy in Ohio has made history as the “world’s oldest baby,” born from an embryo that was frozen more than 30 years ago in 1994.

Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics poured into a vast field on Rome’s outskirts Saturday for the weekend highlight of the Vatican’s 2025 Holy Year.

The Trump administration withdrew $200 million in federal research funding to the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) after a Department of Justice (DOJ) finding Thursday that it had violated the civil rights of Jewish students.

Eight children were taken to a hospital and a “critical incident” declared by police after a report was made of an alleged mass poisoning.

Canadian churches are being fined thousands of dollars and harassed by leftist protesters for hosting performances by Christian singer and conservative activist Sean Feucht, who said he has been labeled an “extremist” for his religious beliefs.

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has established a $1.3 million legal defense fund to help Christians against growing persecution in Europe. The Graham family is urging Christians around the world to speak out against assaults on their religious freedom.

The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) settled a discrimination lawsuit Tuesday brought by Jewish plaintiffs — but was hit the same day with a Department of Justice (DOJ) finding of civil rights violations.

Singer-songwriter Regina Spektor confronted hecklers during a show in Portland, Maine, who were shouting “Free Palestine” at her, telling them: “You’re just yelling at a Jew.”

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on Monday sent guidance to federal agencies requiring them to protect the religious expression of federal workers — a striking departure from the previous Biden administration, which was often hostile to people of faith.

A Jewish father and son were attacked by a mob at a café at a gas station near Milan, Italy, who shouted “Free Palestine!” and other slogans after noticing that the pair, who wear traditional head coverings, were Jewish.

Chinese authorities over the weekend launched a probe against Shi Yongxin, abbot of the Shaolin Temple, on allegations of embezzlement, misappropriation of temple funds, sexual misconduct, and violation of Buddhist precepts.

The death toll has risen to at least 34 people in a savage attack by Islamic State-backed rebels on a Catholic church in the eastern Congo on Sunday, according to a local leader.

OpenAI’s ChatGPT AI chatbot reportedly offered users instructions on how to murder, self-mutilate, and worship the devil.

Bible sales have doubled and the number of young Britons attending church services has quadrupled in six years, according to fresh data released Sunday.

WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, who died on Thursday at the age of 71, made peace with God a few years prior when he declared his complete dedication to Jesus Christ. 

Less than a quarter think Muslim migration is a net positive and clear majority say Islam is not compatible with British values. 

A federal court on Thursday sided with an Oregon Christian mother after state officials denied her application in 2023 to adopt foster children because of her religious beliefs about gender and sexuality. 

Russian and Italian media reported this week that Pope Leo XIV will meet with Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, envoy of the Russian Orthodox Church, on Saturday, July 26.

Elon Musk’s social media platform X won in a D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling over a gag order that prevented the company from informing the public when it receives government search warrants and subpoenas, the company said Tuesday.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee clarified Tuesday that no damage was done to a church in the Palestinian Christian town of Taybeh, despite earlier reports — though he still condemned violence against the town.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee applauded the Israeli government on Monday for expediting the visa applications of American evangelical organizations, which had been caught up in bureaucratic confusion.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation in South Africa, devoted to the legacy of the legendary post-apartheid leader, has offered grants to groups that vow to combat Christian Zionism, calling it a force for “genocide.”

Christian/gospel music is resurgent across the U.S. alongside “recession pop” according to Luminate’s 2025 Midyear Report.

Failed Democrat Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams is not ruling out another run for office, the news coming after her party worried she might do so again.

Pope Leo XIV renewed his call on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, asking the international community to respect international laws and the obligation to protect civilians.

A 12-year-old boy in the Make-A-Wish program says he chose to meet NFL player CJ Stroud because the Houston Texan is “a great christian.”