Over the weekend, the head of the Catholic Church made one of his strongest public pleas yet for an end to war, speaking to a massive crowd at St. Peter’s Basilica. Without naming any specific countries or leaders, Pope Leo delivered a blunt message: the endless cycle of violence needs to stop. In a
Four young adults tied to Banana Ball baseball found themselves at something more than just a game in Savannah, Georgia. What started as a casual fireside meeting for local young single adults turned into a gathering with a big draw. Kaden Bowler, Bronson Balholm, Jessie Hirzel, and Jordan Watson sh
AJ Dybantsa, a former standout for BYU’s basketball team, recently got an unusual invitation—not to play on the court, but to visit one of the church’s most sacred spaces. He toured the Lindon Utah Temple alongside Elder Ronald A. Rasband, a high-ranking leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latte
Texas education officials are arguing over a new rule that would make Bible stories part of the required reading for public school kids from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Some parents and religious leaders say these stories belong in schools because they shaped America’s history and values. Ot
Across the U. S. , churches are noticing something unusual: more young people, especially men, are stepping through their doors. This isn’t just a small change—dioceses report big jumps in adult baptisms and conversions. For example, one diocese expected around 635 new adult Catholics last Easter bu
Every January, Manila turns into a sea of people pulling a centuries-old wooden statue through its streets. The Traslación procession draws crowds so big that struggling forward feels like swimming against a tide. For many, touching the Black Nazarene—or even just brushing a handkerchief against it—
Across three coastal towns, Easter Sunday started earlier than usual for hundreds of people. Instead of sleeping in, they woke up before dawn to gather at beaches and parks. The weather gave them a gentle nudge—warm air, a few clouds, and temps stuck in the 80s. Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, and Stuart e
When the creator of a famous space show first worked on another classic, he felt stuck by its rules. The new series was his chance to shake things up. He wanted the story to feel real, so he added deep questions about belief. The earlier show had almost no religious talk; its world was built on sci
Chicago’s Holy Name Cathedral filled to overflowing on Easter Sunday as crowds gathered for a special service. The mood inside contrasted sharply with the day’s earlier events. Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, had just delivered a global message urging people to reject violence and embrac
Every Easter, something surprising happens in churches across the country. While headlines often focus on struggles within religious groups, a different story unfolds in parish halls and pews. This year, hundreds of adults and children will officially join the Catholic Church through sacraments like
