ITALIAN CHURCH

May 13 2026BUSINESS

Plans for a vacant site: balancing progress and concerns

Churchill’s empty Westinghouse site has been a blank canvas for decades, ever since the tech company downsized there in the late '90s. Now, plans are in motion to turn the 150-acre property into a busy hub of homes, shops, and services. Developers want to add everything from daycare centers to gas s

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May 11 2026RELIGION

The Quiet Decline of America’s Religious Leaders

Churches across the U. S. are facing an unseen crisis: fewer people are stepping up to serve as spiritual leaders. Over the past few years, training programs for pastors and priests haven’t just slowed down—they’re shrinking. Schools that prepare clergy have seen a sharp drop in students, with some

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Dec 17 2025RELIGION

When Politics Walk into the Pews

Churches have always been about bringing people together. But lately, something has changed. Politics have started to sneak into sermons and services. This shift is causing problems. It's making people feel uncomfortable. Some even leave their churches because of it. The idea that one political vie

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Dec 15 2025RELIGION

Faith, Art, and Immigration: Churches Make Bold Statements

Churches are using Nativity scenes to make strong statements about immigration. In Charlotte, a church's Nativity scene includes ICE agents approaching the Holy Family. This was done to highlight the recent immigration enforcement actions in the city. The scene was vandalized by an unidentified man

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Feb 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

When Scares Meet Sanctuaries: A New Wave of Horror Screenings

Churches are usually quiet and peaceful, but a new horror film is shaking things up. The movie, "The Monkey, " is taking a bold step by hosting screenings in churches. This is not your average horror movie night. It's a clever marketing move to reach new audiences. The film's marketing team is play

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Dec 14 2024SPORTS

Ski Star Sofia Goggia's Comeback: A Friendship That Helped Her Overcome Injury

Italian alpine skier Sofia Goggia is known for her speed and determination on the slopes. But after a severe leg injury last February, her world came to a halt. Not only did her body suffer, but her mental health took a big hit too. She struggled to find her way back, until her friend Lindsey Vonn,

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Italy's New Surrogacy Ban: A Closer Look

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni recently signed a controversial ban on surrogacy, sparking immediate backlash. Meloni described the law as a rule of common sense, aimed at preventing the exploitation of women's bodies and children. She emphasized that human life is priceless and not a commodit

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Italy's New Law Tackles Surrogacy Tourism

Italian lawmakers have just passed a strict new law making it illegal for couples to seek surrogacy abroad. This move comes from the far-right Brothers of Italy party, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The law extends a previous ban on surrogacy within Italy, but now reaches further to punish th

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