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During an annual speech about threats to human dignity across the globe, Pope Francis condemned the practice of surrogacy. This is not the first time that the Pope has publicly decried the common practice.  Compared to ...

Category: Christianity

The 2024 Super Bowl did not disappoint fans who watched a thrilling game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. Usher played the halftime show, celebrating 20 years of his iconic album Confessions. ...

Category: Freedom of Religion

Though it is considered one of the most popular and widespread religions in the world, there are countless facts about Christianity that even devout followers miss. Even the most noteworthy aspects of the religion, like ...

Category: Christianity

“Christianity” is a word that is typically used as an umbrella term to refer to one of tens of thousands of denominations of the religion. One of the most prominent of these sects is Roman Catholicism. Considered to ...

Category: Christianity

One of the most prominent Christian communities in the country has been experiencing a serious internal crisis over the past few years. In December of 2023, one-quarter of the United Methodist Church's congregations deci ...

Category: Christianity

Christmas is one of the rare holidays that seems to extend its reach both before and after its official date on the calendar. Many people leave their decorations and lights up for almost two weeks after Christmas. In man ...

Category: Holidays and Observances

Whether or not you follow a specific spiritual system, you likely have a general idea of what beliefs the followers of major world religions hold. For example, people of all religious backgrounds tend to know that Muslim ...

Category: Religion

Religion has been a part of humanity for as far back as recorded history goes. Though it can often feel like these belief systems have remained the same since they were first invented centuries ago, nothing could be furt ...

Category: Religion

Nestled within the pristine landscapes of northern Molokai, Hawaii, the isolated peninsula of Kalaupapa beckons to those seeking a connection to history, spirituality, and the enduring legacy of Catholic saints. In the 1 ...

Category: Christianity

Bethlehem lies at the heart of the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Around Christmas time, the city is usually vibrant and bustling as locals and tourists flock to the biblical birthplace of Jesus. However, this year, Christi ...

Category: Holidays and Observances