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Bishop

Exiled Nicaraguan Bishop Responds to Recent Attacks, Insults of Daniel Ortega

World

The exiled auxiliary bishop of Managua, Silvio Báez, responded to the insults and attacks made by the dictator of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, by calling him "corrupt and criminal" and denouncing the authority Jesus granted to his church.READ MORE

Praying

Church, Public Officials in Elora and Fergus Gathered to Offer Prayers to Ukraine

World

On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a few Elora and Fergus residents and pastors from various local churches offered their prayers to the people of Ukraine. Political and religious leaders from across the world also gathered in prayer to memorialize those who had lost their lives in the conflict and to implore God for peace.READ MORE

Bishop

Cardinal Hollerich Emphasizes Synod as Symphony, Conversion During Conclusion of Asian Continental Assembly on Synodality

World

Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich provided the orientation for the third and last day of the Asian Continental Assembly on Synodality, emphasizing the synod as a symphony and the necessity of conversion. He gave three principles to orient the proceedings: synergy, solidarity, and symphony. The proceedings were moderated by Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, Teresa Wu, and Prof. Estela Padilla.READ MORE

Mourns

Milwaukee Man Pleaded Guilty Following Car Crash Accident That Killed Grace Lutheran Church’s Pastor, Aaron Strong

US

Jose Silva is the man involved in a car accident that killed Pastor Aaron Strong of Grace Lutheran Church on Oct. 12, 2022. He pleaded guilty on Friday, Feb. 24 and will be sentenced on Apr. 20.READ MORE

YouTube

New YouTube Series of Four Young Vloggers Shows How They Built Faith in Jesus

Church

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints launched a new Youtube series, “Try Faith: A 30-Day Challenge,” which features four young content creators. In this series, the vloggers showed how they built and strengthened their faith in Jesus.READ MORE

Donation

US Catholics to Give Aid For Needy People Around the World

US

Catholics all over the United States will give to The Catholic Relief Services Collection, sponsored by the USCCB and taken up in dioceses around the country. The collection provides funding for the programs of several other ministries worldwide.READ MORE

Church

Lilly Endowment Inc. Gave $3 Million Grant for Reconstruction of Historic First Baptist Church in Williamsburg

US

Historic First Baptist Church in Williamsburg received a $3 million grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc. The fund will be used to rebuild the church's original substructure, discovered buried beneath a parking lot in 2021.READ MORE

Giving Help

Bishop Pavlo Shvarts of German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine Talks About Humanitarian, Faith in Times of War

World

German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine's Bishop, Pavlo Shvarts, reminisces how they survived during the peak of the war. Despite also being a victim of the invasion of Russia, Bishop Pavlo, and his church were still able to help people in need together with the Lutheran World Federation (LWF).READ MORE

Pastor

Rev. Ross Purdy Appointed as New Senior Pastor at La Cañada Presbyterian Church

US

Pastor, Rev. Ross Purdy, is the new senior pastor of the La Cañada Presbyterian Church and will be welcomed on Sunday, Feb. 26. Rev. Ross Purdy is very extroverted and profoundly loves the Bible and people, and has a deep love for Jesus.READ MORE

LGBTQIA+

Elderly Woman Threatened With “Going to Hell” During Celebration of World Pride After Painting Steps of Pitt Street Unity Church With Rainbow Color

World

In celebration of World Pride, an elderly woman was pestered by a man passing by while she was painting the Pitt Street Unity Church stairs with rainbow colors. The man questioned her faith, and she was threatened with going to hell due to her beliefs.READ MORE

Arrested

Iglesia de Cristo Misionera Mahanaim Church's Young Pastor, Registered Foster Parent Arrested After Allegedly Soliciting Minors for Sexual Activity on Social Media

US

Two Florida men who were supposed to be a mentor for young people in the community victimized children online. They were arrested for soliciting minors for sexual activity on social media.READ MORE

Pope Francis with a crowd of people.

Pope Francis Expressed Gratitude to Polish Catholics for Humanitarian Assistance to Ukraine

World

Pope Francis thanked the Polish people for assisting Ukraine, particularly those who remained in a war-ravaged Ukraine, as it has participated in various philanthropic endeavors. Also, the Baptist church in Gdansk has assisted in meeting the needs of more than a hundred Ukrainian refugees with the help of mission partners.READ MORE

Worship

Three Abrahamic Religion Share A Common Place to Worship in UAE

World

The three Abrahamic religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam will share a common place to worship in the UAE. The worship place is called Abrahamic Family House which will be open to the public starting on Mar. 1.READ MORE

Bishop

US Conference of Catholic Bishops' President Expressed Gratitude to Catholic Community Who Welcomed Nicaraguan Exiled, Asks to Address Human Rights Violation

US

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the USCCB, stated that despite the rapid mobilization of Catholic organizations in the United States to welcome political exiles from Nicaragua, more needs to be done to address human rights violations in the Central American nation.READ MORE

Mass

Rockford Baptist Churches Still Offer Hybrid Services as Lenten Season Began

US

The COVID-19 pandemic made a significant impact on the daily lives of people, especially at mass gatherings. Due to the risk of the pandemic, many individuals chose virtual mass gatherings over in-person worship.READ MORE

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    The Sunday Assembly, also known as the “Atheist Church”, based in the United Kingdom is scheduled to have its first global assembly. The “church” is also known to have a branch and ...

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