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Pope Leo XIV Concludes French Visit With Mass in Metz
Pope Leo XIV presided over a solemn Mass in Metz on September 28, marking the final official act of his French...
Oct 1, 2026Biltmore Church records 458 baptisms in a single day, a 137-year record
Biltmore Church, a multi-site congregation in North Carolina, baptized 458 people in one day during its annual...
Oct 1, 2026New commentary on Kings published by Christian Press
Christian Press published a new volume of the VTJ Old Testament Commentary series on September 27, 2026. The...
Sep 30, 2026Pope Leo XIV draws 800,000 to Paris open air Mass
Pope Leo XIV visited Paris on 27 September 2026. He celebrated an open air Mass on 26 September in the Place...
Sep 29, 2026South Korean Exile Youth Survive Death Sentence After 50 Years of Injustice, Film Highlights Church Rescue Efforts
In 1970s South Korea under military rule, a group of Korean-born youths studying in Japan were arrested,...
Sep 29, 2026Living with Jesus: Insights on Spiritual Growth
A reflection on the life of Christians emphasizes the importance of living and working alongside Jesus. The...
Sep 28, 2026East German State Elections Show Over One Third of Christian Voters Back AfD
East German state elections held in September revealed that more than one third of Christian voters...
Sep 27, 2026Kyushu Christian Disaster Relief Center Reopens Emergency Support After 10-Year Pause
The Kyushu Christian Disaster Relief Center (Kyuki Sai) restarted limited emergency assistance in August...
Sep 26, 2026Founder of Sports Company Passes Away
The founder of a major sports equipment company passed away on September 20 at the age of 93. He was also...
Sep 25, 2026Pope Leo Calls for AI That Does Not Foster Division
The Pope issued a message at an international AI conference in Rome urging the development of artificial...
Sep 25, 2026The Lord's Path Is Overflowing with Abundance
A message emphasizes the choice between following worldly ways and the ways of the Lord. It states that...
Sep 22, 2026Mission at the Edge of the East
A Japanese pastor who left his church to serve as a freelance minister is now leading a religious dialogue...
Sep 22, 2026Pharaoh's Dream Offers Lessons on Spiritual Vigilance
Two years later, Pharaoh had a dream in which he stood by the Nile River. In his vision, seven healthy cows...
Sep 21, 2026Pope Leo XIV Emphasizes Peace and Balance for Civilization
Pope Leo XIV met with members of the organization "International Research Center - Pope Leo XIV," which was...
Sep 21, 2026Message on Turning Away from Sin
A message was shared about the importance of not looking back when fleeing from sin. The discussion centered...
Sep 20, 2026Pope Leo XIV addresses human community and social justice in address on Gaudium et spes
Pope Leo XIV delivered a general audience address on September 16, 2026, focusing on the Second Vatican...
Sep 19, 2026The Complexity of Reverence and Fear in Understanding God
A discussion on the relationship between reverence and fear in the context of understanding God was presented,...
Sep 19, 2026A Young Man Falls from a Window During a Long Sermon
A young man named Eutychus fell from a window during a lengthy sermon and reportedly died after the...
Sep 18, 2026The Joy of Simple Meals
A reflection on the value of simple meals has been shared, emphasizing the happiness that can come from...
Sep 17, 2026Eiji Mandai Discusses Living in the Present Through the Healing at Bethesda
Eiji Mandai has shared reflections on the importance of living in the present moment, drawing from the...
Sep 17, 2026