Christianity

Pope Leo apologizes for Church's historic role in slavery

The remarks mark the most explicit papal admission to date of institutional responsibility, going beyond Pope Francis's condemnation of modern-day slavery.

Pope Leo XIV attends the presentation of his first Encyclical Letter "Magnifica Humanitas" focused on the rise of artificial intelligence, in The Vatican on May 25, 2026.
 Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Harassing Christians undermines both Israel and Jewish history - opinion

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) leads a prayer at the Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 17, 2026.

Thousands gather on National Mall for Trump-backed 'Rededicate 250' national prayer event

US President Donald Trump looks on during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping (not pictured) on the sidelines of a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden on May 15, 2026 in Beijing, China.

Trump to hold 'National Jubilee of Prayer,' raising concerns about separation of church and state


Maduro: Zionists trying to hand Venezuela to 'devils' amid US tensions

"We are the people of David against the Goliaths that we have already defeated in history," Maduro stated.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro gestures as he takes part in a march with young members of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) in Caracas, Venezuela, November 13, 2025.

Pope Leo names Italian Holocaust film ‘Life Is Beautiful’ as one of his 4 favorites of all time

Pope Leo did not elaborate on his reasons for the selections in the truncated video posted by Variety announcing a convening of filmmakers at the Vatican that will begin Saturday. 

Pope Leo XIV (left) picked Roberto Benigni's Holocaust film "Life is Beautiful" as one of his all-time favorites.

Evangelical leader leaves Heritage Foundation antisemitism effort, citing Tucker Carlson

Laurie Cardoza-Moore says Tucker Carlson is a dangerous antisemite who is a threat to the lives of Jews worldwide.

Nick Fuentes sits down for an interview with Tucker Carlson, Oct. 28, 2025.

Calling Virgin Mary 'co-redeemer' is foolish, says Pope Leo

The Vatican's top doctrinal office instructed 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide not to refer to Mary as the "co-reedemer" of the world, arguing that Jesus alone was the savior.

The original statue of Our Lady of Fatima (Virgin Mary) is carried to St. Peter's square before the arrival of Pope Leo XIV to celebrate the Prayer Vigil and Rosary for Peace as part of the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality in the Vatican on October 11, 2025.

Charlie Kirk to be posthumously awarded at Israeli Christian Media summit

An Israeli Christian media summit is set to start on Sunday and will confer honors on pro-Israel media figures, including a posthumous award for Charlie Kirk

 CEO of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk speaks on stage on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

African Christian leaders visit Israel representing millions of worshippers

The delegation includes bishops, priests, and leading church figures from Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Angola, Uganda, and other nations.

A delegation of about 30 senior Christian religious leaders from 10 African countries that arrived in Israel this week for a four-day visit initiated by Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel.

Israel's Christian friends have no qualms about standing by the Jewish people - editorial

Thousands of Christian pilgrims have arrived for the Feast of Tabernacles, showing no hesitation in supporting Israel during these trying times.

Members of Christians United for Israel march to show solidarity with Israel, in Jerusalem, in 2008; illustrative.

US appeals court to reconsider Louisiana's Ten Commandments law it struck down

Louisiana's law required the display of posters or framed versions of the Ten Commandments in K-12 schools and state-funded colleges.

 The slab displaying the Ten Commandments rests just north of the Capitol in Austin, Texas.

Trump faith advisor Paula White tops list of Israel’s 50 leading Christian allies

“Their support is a testament to the enduring bond between the Christian and Jewish communities, rooted in shared Judeo-Christian values," said Israel Allies Foundation President Josh Reinstein.

Illustrative image of Paula Cain-White, Charlie Kirk, and Pastor Larry Huch.

Church of England names Sarah Mullally as first female Archbishop of Canterbury

Sarah Mullally will become the ceremonial head of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, and faces a tough challenge in bridging the divide between conservative and liberal Anglicans.

People photograph Archbishop of Canterbury-designate Sarah Mullally at Canterbury Cathedral, in Canterbury, Britain, October 3, 2025.