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In her new book Praying Through Pain: A Scripture Based Journey, award-winning author and renowned spiritual director Barbara Lee offers readers a way to work through the turmoil of suffering and loss by incorporating the Ignatian tradition of...

In its tradition of supporting and taking part in the cultural and civic life of the Los Angeles Central American community, the Church of Scientology Los Angeles emphasized personal freedom at this year's annual celebration of Central American...

On October 3, 2022, a complaint was filed in the San Angelo District Court against the United States Army alleging violations of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. In that complaint, on...

Barna Group has released the first volume of The Open Generation, a first-of-its-kind international research study to understand the identity, values, and views of teenagers around the world. The first volume, titled "How Teens Around the World...

This October 5, Hindu communities in Canada and around the world celebrate Dussehra, marking the end of the nine-day celebration of Navratri. During this special day, family and friends will come together to pray, enjoy a meal and take in colourful...

This isn't a matter of religion?it is a matter of humanity. It's about recognizing the value of human life at all stages and that even at conception, that new human is morally relevant. Beginning today, "Why We're Pro-Life" from Catholic Answers will...

Family Research Council and the Regent University School of Government announced today a Pray Vote Stand Townhall on 'The Rise of the Term Christian Nationalism: Where did it come from and why is it being used?' The townhall will be broadcast live...

Vanco, an industry leader in donation and payment technology for churches and nonprofits, has announced a new strategic partnership with The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) to offer their members access to Vanco and our giving platforms....

Tonight, at sundown, Jewish communities across Canada and around the world will mark the end of the 10 Days of Awe by observing the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur.   Also known as the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur is a sacred time when...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Yom Kippur: "At sunset today, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world will observe the beginning of Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement. "Yom Kippur,...

Four South Carolina-based pastors have joined forces to create a new TV talk show. For their pilot episode on October 1, they discussed a challenging topic that is even controversial among Christians: Abortion....

Perhaps the most extraordinary secret of the Middle East was the long-reigning mighty Christian dynasty of the Ghassanid...

Kevin Graham Ford, Chief Catalyst of Leighton Ford Ministries is pleased to announce that Rich Hurst is LFM's Executive Director of Ministries. Reverend Hurst has authored several best-selling leadership books for pastors. He was the Pastor of...

Former United States Senate candidate, businessman, and Oklahoma based faith leader Jackson Lahmeyer is starting a podcast called "Unfiltered" this week to address the most...

The New Jersey Democratic State Committee (NJDSC) issued a statement Friday condemning an Anti-Hindu resolution recently passed by the Teaneck Democratic Municipal Committee (TDMC). The statement read, "A foundational goal of the Democratic Party is...

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA (HSS), with active collaboration from 208 other organizations, successfully organized Darshana, A Hindu Civilization Exhibition in 165 cities across the United States during the spring and summer of 2022. It was...

EWTN News and RealClear Opinion Research have partnered to conduct a deep-dive poll on Catholic voters' attitudes and trends ahead of the 2022 midterm elections....

Pastors Tim and Juliette Ross, founders of Embassy City Church, a multi-ethnic, multi-generational church in Texas, announced that they have named Tim Rivers as the new lead pastor. Tim and Juliette Ross, who have led Embassy City Church since...

Since 2019, Bank Indonesia (BI) has been synergizing with the Indonesian Fashion Chamber (IFC) in modest fashion activities at Indonesia Sharia Economic Festival (ISEF). Aiming to make Indonesia as the center...

"Adam's Family: A Study of Depravity (Murder, Incest, Deceit, Adultery, Idolatry, Drugs-Alcohol)": a carefully researched presentation on...

Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), the official domestic relief agency of the U.S. Catholic Church, launched a dedicated disaster donation page with 100 percent of the monies raised going to support people impacted by Hurricane Ian and served by their...

The Voice of the Martyrs is releasing a new short feature film telling an inspiring story of courageous faith in the face of persecution.

"First Rangers and the Texas Revolution": an action-packed and informative balance of fact and fiction. "First Rangers and the Texas Revolution" is the creation of published author Dr. K....

Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco, released a new video this week calling on Californians to oppose Proposition 1 (Prop 1), the extreme abortion ballot measure to amend the state's constitution. "Prop 1 is described by...

The Ismaili Imamat and the Province of British Columbia today signed an Agreement of Cooperation committing to advance joint efforts for development work in B.C. and around the world. An immediate project to be implemented will be between the Climate...

Author David N. Sonnesyn shows how false doctrines have permeated our mindset, in some cases without our notice, in "...LIKE GOD?" ($23.99, paperback, 9781662830679; $35.99, hard cover, 9781662830686; $9.99, e-book, 9781662830693). From the very...

Samaritan's Purse is mobilizing disaster response specialists and tractor-trailers packed with relief equipment to areas currently being ravaged by Hurricane Ian. The international Christian relief organization will continue to closely track the...

The University of Alberta today is inaugurating the Diwan Pavilion at the Aga Khan Garden, Alberta, part of the University's Botanic Garden in Edmonton. Presiding over the ceremony will be Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani, Alberta Premier Jason...

North Park University's School of Professional Studies (SPS) will partner with College of DuPage (COD) in Glen Ellyn in a program that guarantees COD transfer students admission to North Park....

Children, young people and families needing supports and services from the Catholic Children's Aid Society of Toronto (CCAS) can now access information on the organization's new and improved website, launched today at torontoccas.ca....

A new national survey conducted jointly by Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and E Pluribus Unum finds nearly three-quarters of Americans (73%), including 89% of Democrats, 75% of independents, and 51% of Republicans, support doing something...

In response to a growing global food crisis, Compassion International has deployed a not-so-secret weapon to bring about relief in hungry communities: the organization's large network of 8,000+ frontline church partners....

In the midst of the national conversation on the need for humane treatment of migrants and refugees, Most Reverend Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco, released a statement on the importance of protecting the rights of refugees and...

The Voice of the Martyrs will re-release Heroic Faith in 2024. For 20 years now Heroic Faith has strengthened readers' faith through powerful stories of believers who exhibited courage and devotion in the face of harsh persecution. Compelling stories...

The Scientologists of Panama have a great deal to celebrate. Not only is Scientology recognized as a religion, it has now also been granted full tax exemption and is registered with the Panamanian Tax Authority as a community-based organization that...

In the early morning of October 9, 2017, the Tubbs wildfire exploded across the landscape of Santa Rosa, California. Fueled by high winds and dry conditions, it was the most destructive wildfire in California history at that time. Cardinal Newman...

Grand Canyon University's CityServe, the CityServe state affiliate for Arizona, has provided household goods and necessities to more than 6,500 families since being started one year ago. Over $3 million worth of surplus goods from major retailers...

Pacific School of Religion (PSR), a progressive seminary and graduate school, has received a grant of $5 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to equip a diverse new generation of Christian leaders with the tools they need to transform their communities....

Almost fifty-five Hindu American organizations representing more than 155,000 residents of Bergen County, NJ and surrounding areas signed a coalition letter condemning a hateful resolution recently passed by the Teaneck Democratic Municipal Committee...

Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark will host several open house events this fall to help Catholics gain knowledge and confidence before a difficult time arises. The timing is apropos given the state of the economy and each family's need...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Navratri: "Tonight, Hindu communities in Canada and around the world will come together and celebrate the beginning of Navratri. "Celebrated over nine nights and 10 days,...

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced today the launch of Nusuk (nusuk.sa), the official Saudi integrated digital platform that offers all pilgrims and visitors an easy-to-use planning gateway for their journeys to Makkah and Madinah. This...

Sun Valley Community Church in Gilbert, AZ, has agreed to sell its 16-acre property at 6106 S. River Dr. in Tempe to Valley Christian Schools (VCS) of Chandler, AZ. Sun Valley Community Church has been partnering with the VCS Elementary campus...

Identity Digitaltm, a leader in connecting the online world with domain names and related technologies, announced that 1 in 3 churches named in this year's Outreach Magazine's Outreach 100 lists are using .church to clearly identify themselves as a...

At the culmination of this week's Woman, Thou Art Loosed! The Grand Finale conference at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, T.D. Jakes, globally renowned businessman, faith leader and philanthropist surprised his daughter Sarah Jakes...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Rosh Hashanah: "Tonight, at sunset, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate Rosh Hashanah. "This celebration marks the beginning of the Jewish New...

Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark will host several open house events this fall to help Catholics gain knowledge and confidence before a difficult time arises. The timing is apropos given the state of the economy and each family's need...

The Salvation Army announced today that it will be hosting the 2022 Homelessness Symposium, which will be held Thursday, September 29th at the offices of Gibson Dunn in downtown Los Angeles. The Symposium will feature leading voices from the public...

Family Research Council's Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin and Dr. Kenyn Cureton released a new book this week titled Strong & Courageous: A Call to Biblical Manhood from Fidelis Publishing. In Strong & Courageous, a sequel to his book Man to Man:...

The American Muslim Medical Relief Team (AMMRT) was established in 2005 by Hazrat El Sheikh Syed Mubarik Ali Shah Gillani (May Allah be Pleased with Him) to provide humanitarian aid for those afflicted by world disasters. At that time, the Khyber...