In a world torn by strife, Christian leaders gathered in ancient Nicaea to mark a significant milestone. The 1, 700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council brought together around 27 Christian leaders, including Pope Leo XIV, to reflect on unity and faith. The Pope expressed gratitude to Patriarch Bartholomew I for initiating this joint celebration. He also ac...
Basketball fans know the thrill of a powerful dunk. It's a moment that can electrify a crowd and leave everyone talking. At a recent sports media event, high school basketball players from Section III were asked who on their teams might be the next to make a spectacular dunk. Jacob McDonald from Altmar-Parish-Williamstown believes he has the athleticism to pull off ...
Pope Leo XIV made a powerful statement for unity and peace during his first international visit. He chose a special place for this message: the ruins of an old church by Lake Iznik in Turkey. This is where important Christian leaders met long ago to settle disagreements and create a shared belief that is still used today. The Pope stood with Patriarch Bartholomew, a...
Demarco Bethea, a familiar face in the region, had a standout performance in Houston Christian's win over The Citadel. Bethea, who attended Dillon High School, scored 14 points, leading four teammates in double figures. The Huskies dominated the paint, with Bethea shooting perfectly from the field, going 7 for 7. The Citadel struggled early, falling behind by 14 poi...
In a thrilling Thanksgiving matchup, the Green Bay Packers emerged victorious against the Detroit Lions with a final score of 31-24. The game was a rollercoaster of excitement, with both teams trading blows. The Packers, led by quarterback Jordan Love, never trailed and maintained a 10-point lead at four different points. Love's impressive performance, including four...
Pope Leo XIV started his first international trip as pope in Turkey, a country where most people are Muslim. This visit is important because it shows that Leo wants to connect with people of different faiths and work together with other Christian groups. During his four-day stay, he plans to meet with Turkey's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and leaders from various...
Pope Leo XIV is off to the Middle East for his first big trip as pope. Unlike his predecessor, who made waves early on, Leo is more reserved. But this trip might just show what he's really made of. First stop: Turkey. He'll meet with President Erdogan, who's been accused of not playing fair with democracy. Leo's got a tough job there—trying to mend a 1, 000-year-old...
A recent ruling by a Texas appeals court has kept a Christian Science reading room in Austin exempt from property taxes. The court decided that even though the ownership setup is a bit tangled, the place still gets the break because it's used for religious stuff. The judge, Darlene Byrne, explained that if a religious group has the right to use the property for thei...
In a surprising turn, Bible sales in the U. S. are soaring, even as fewer Americans consider religion a big part of their lives. This year alone, over 18 million Bibles have been sold, with a big jump in September. That’s when sales spiked after the passing of conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk. The English Standard Bible, Adventure Bible for kids, and the ...
Ohio is making waves in education with a new bill called the "Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act. " This law lets teachers talk about how Christianity shaped American history. It passed in the House, with Republicans saying yes and Democrats saying no. The bill doesn't force schools to teach about religion. It just reminds teachers they can if they want to. It gives...