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Music sensation and ordained minister Lucy Dacus has been performing weddings on stage throughout her recent tour, culminating with 4 simultaneous live weddings on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Her whirlwind efforts amounted to 155 weddings this summer... that's gotta be a record!
Her whirlwind efforts amounted to 155 weddings this summer... that's gotta be a record!
October 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Music sensation and ordained minister Lucy Dacus has been performing weddings on stage throughout her recent tour, culminating with 4 simultaneous live weddings on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Her whirlwind efforts amounted to 155 weddings this summer... that's gotta be a record!
Her whirlwind efforts amounted to 155 weddings this summer... that's gotta be a record!
A high school football coach in Tennessee was asked to leave the team for bringing a Bible to a game.
Now, public officials are speaking out in his defense.
Now, public officials are speaking out in his defense.
September 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
A high school football coach in Tennessee was asked to leave the team for bringing a Bible to a game.
Now, public officials are speaking out in his defense.
Now, public officials are speaking out in his defense.
New Commandment just dropped!?
August 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
New Commandment just dropped!?
Stop us if you've heard this one before:
A carpenter named Jesus has been detained by authorities and faces prosecution.
Now his church community is rallying to his aid. But will they be able to prevent him from being deported?
A carpenter named Jesus has been detained by authorities and faces prosecution.
Now his church community is rallying to his aid. But will they be able to prevent him from being deported?
August 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Stop us if you've heard this one before:
A carpenter named Jesus has been detained by authorities and faces prosecution.
Now his church community is rallying to his aid. But will they be able to prevent him from being deported?
A carpenter named Jesus has been detained by authorities and faces prosecution.
Now his church community is rallying to his aid. But will they be able to prevent him from being deported?
The Supreme Court has rejected a plea from the Apache tribe to block a proposed copper mine in Arizona that tribal members say will destroy a sacred religious site.
July 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The Supreme Court has rejected a plea from the Apache tribe to block a proposed copper mine in Arizona that tribal members say will destroy a sacred religious site.
In an exceedingly rare move, the bishop of the San Bernardino diocese has excused undocumented immigrants from attending mass if they are worried about being detained in an ICE raid.
July 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
In an exceedingly rare move, the bishop of the San Bernardino diocese has excused undocumented immigrants from attending mass if they are worried about being detained in an ICE raid.
Florida is set to break a record for executions this year.
Now, a group of faith leaders is pleading with the governor to put a moratorium on capital punishment.
Now, a group of faith leaders is pleading with the governor to put a moratorium on capital punishment.
July 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Florida is set to break a record for executions this year.
Now, a group of faith leaders is pleading with the governor to put a moratorium on capital punishment.
Now, a group of faith leaders is pleading with the governor to put a moratorium on capital punishment.
After the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that parents have the right to remove their children from class if LGBTQ+ books are being discussed, the author of one book at the center of the case reacts to the news.
June 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
After the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that parents have the right to remove their children from class if LGBTQ+ books are being discussed, the author of one book at the center of the case reacts to the news.
The word "Ayatollah" has been in the news a lot recently.
But who, or what, is the Ayatollah?
In our latest blog post, we break down the fascinating history of the title and why it matters.
Do you know the whole story? Link to post is below.
But who, or what, is the Ayatollah?
In our latest blog post, we break down the fascinating history of the title and why it matters.
Do you know the whole story? Link to post is below.
June 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The word "Ayatollah" has been in the news a lot recently.
But who, or what, is the Ayatollah?
In our latest blog post, we break down the fascinating history of the title and why it matters.
Do you know the whole story? Link to post is below.
But who, or what, is the Ayatollah?
In our latest blog post, we break down the fascinating history of the title and why it matters.
Do you know the whole story? Link to post is below.
Someone removed the Pride flag from the flagpole outside All Saints Roman Catholic Church in Syracuse, NY, earlier this month.
Not to be deterred, over the weekend the church held a "flag day" to re-raise a new Pride flag.
Not to be deterred, over the weekend the church held a "flag day" to re-raise a new Pride flag.
June 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Someone removed the Pride flag from the flagpole outside All Saints Roman Catholic Church in Syracuse, NY, earlier this month.
Not to be deterred, over the weekend the church held a "flag day" to re-raise a new Pride flag.
Not to be deterred, over the weekend the church held a "flag day" to re-raise a new Pride flag.
We have some important news to share: we have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court against Virginia officials who have been discriminating against Universal Life Church ministers and denying them the right to perform wedding ceremonies.
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May 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We have some important news to share: we have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court against Virginia officials who have been discriminating against Universal Life Church ministers and denying them the right to perform wedding ceremonies.
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In a recently resurfaced sermon, Bishop Robert Prevost (now Pope Leo) says that "more Christians are persecuted today than in early church times".
Is that accurate?
Is that accurate?
May 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
In a recently resurfaced sermon, Bishop Robert Prevost (now Pope Leo) says that "more Christians are persecuted today than in early church times".
Is that accurate?
Is that accurate?
Washington state recently passed a law adding clergy to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse with no exception for the rite of confession... and the Catholic Church isn't happy 👇
May 12, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Washington state recently passed a law adding clergy to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse with no exception for the rite of confession... and the Catholic Church isn't happy 👇
As mourners filed into St. Peter's Basilica to share a final moment with Pope Francis while he lied in state, some visitors sparked controversy by taking photos of the deceased pontiff.
At least a few even took selfies with the body, prompting outrage from Catholics.
At least a few even took selfies with the body, prompting outrage from Catholics.
April 28, 2025 at 6:11 PM
As mourners filed into St. Peter's Basilica to share a final moment with Pope Francis while he lied in state, some visitors sparked controversy by taking photos of the deceased pontiff.
At least a few even took selfies with the body, prompting outrage from Catholics.
At least a few even took selfies with the body, prompting outrage from Catholics.
Pope Francis passed away at 88, concluding a historic and transformative 12-year papacy that helped to redefine the Catholic Church and push it in a more progressive direction.
We examine his legacy and look back on some of Francis’ most remembered moments.
We examine his legacy and look back on some of Francis’ most remembered moments.
April 21, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Pope Francis passed away at 88, concluding a historic and transformative 12-year papacy that helped to redefine the Catholic Church and push it in a more progressive direction.
We examine his legacy and look back on some of Francis’ most remembered moments.
We examine his legacy and look back on some of Francis’ most remembered moments.
Someone used AI to create a podcast hosted by Jesus… don’t miss the very end.
April 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Someone used AI to create a podcast hosted by Jesus… don’t miss the very end.
Think April Fools' Day is just about pranks?
Well it turns out this unofficial holiday also has religious roots! Let’s dive into the strange and secret history of April Fools.
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Well it turns out this unofficial holiday also has religious roots! Let’s dive into the strange and secret history of April Fools.
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March 31, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Think April Fools' Day is just about pranks?
Well it turns out this unofficial holiday also has religious roots! Let’s dive into the strange and secret history of April Fools.
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Well it turns out this unofficial holiday also has religious roots! Let’s dive into the strange and secret history of April Fools.
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The Catholic Church has been losing hundreds of thousands of members per year, partly as a result of a series of scandals and abuses.
In response, congregations like this one in Germany have been changing tactics to appeal to younger groups.
Do you think it is enough?
In response, congregations like this one in Germany have been changing tactics to appeal to younger groups.
Do you think it is enough?
March 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The Catholic Church has been losing hundreds of thousands of members per year, partly as a result of a series of scandals and abuses.
In response, congregations like this one in Germany have been changing tactics to appeal to younger groups.
Do you think it is enough?
In response, congregations like this one in Germany have been changing tactics to appeal to younger groups.
Do you think it is enough?
White House faith advisor Paula White promises her followers that God will grant them seven blessings if they tithe $1,000 or more during Passover this year.
Critics are calling the move a blatant example of so-called "prosperity gospel" in action... What is your take?
Critics are calling the move a blatant example of so-called "prosperity gospel" in action... What is your take?
March 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
White House faith advisor Paula White promises her followers that God will grant them seven blessings if they tithe $1,000 or more during Passover this year.
Critics are calling the move a blatant example of so-called "prosperity gospel" in action... What is your take?
Critics are calling the move a blatant example of so-called "prosperity gospel" in action... What is your take?
Brace yourself… because everything you thought you knew about Saint Patrick’s Day might be wrong.
We hate to rain on the parade, but the truth about ol' Patrick has been twisted over the centuries, and there are a lot of myths out there… Here are the top 5 myths, busted.
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We hate to rain on the parade, but the truth about ol' Patrick has been twisted over the centuries, and there are a lot of myths out there… Here are the top 5 myths, busted.
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March 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Brace yourself… because everything you thought you knew about Saint Patrick’s Day might be wrong.
We hate to rain on the parade, but the truth about ol' Patrick has been twisted over the centuries, and there are a lot of myths out there… Here are the top 5 myths, busted.
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We hate to rain on the parade, but the truth about ol' Patrick has been twisted over the centuries, and there are a lot of myths out there… Here are the top 5 myths, busted.
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A Satanic group has planned a "Black Mass" at the Kansas State Capitol later this month. They argue Satanists have the right to hold a public event just like any other religion can.
Catholics, however, are not happy. Critics say the event is "blasphemous."
www.themonastery.org/blog/satanic...
Catholics, however, are not happy. Critics say the event is "blasphemous."
www.themonastery.org/blog/satanic...
Satanic "Black Mass" Sparks Catholic Outrage In Kansas
A Black Mass at the Kansas Capitol sparks backlash from Catholics, who call it blasphemous. Is this a display of religious freedom, or anti-Christian hate?
www.themonastery.org
March 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
A Satanic group has planned a "Black Mass" at the Kansas State Capitol later this month. They argue Satanists have the right to hold a public event just like any other religion can.
Catholics, however, are not happy. Critics say the event is "blasphemous."
www.themonastery.org/blog/satanic...
Catholics, however, are not happy. Critics say the event is "blasphemous."
www.themonastery.org/blog/satanic...
Islam’s holiest month, Ramadan, began over the weekend for the world’s nearly two billion Muslims with the observance of Friday’s crescent moon.
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March 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Islam’s holiest month, Ramadan, began over the weekend for the world’s nearly two billion Muslims with the observance of Friday’s crescent moon.
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Speaking in support of a resolution to make Worcester, MA a sanctuary for LGBTQ+ people, one pastor’s comments about Jesus are drawing attention.
February 18, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Speaking in support of a resolution to make Worcester, MA a sanctuary for LGBTQ+ people, one pastor’s comments about Jesus are drawing attention.
Will the Bible become required reading in Idaho public schools?
February 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Will the Bible become required reading in Idaho public schools?