‘Sinning in the Rain’: New study finds crimes go up when it rains on Sundays
A new study shows rain can interrupt church-going and may lead to more of certain kinds of crime. ‘Sinning in
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Grants will help theological schools prepare pastors for the future
INDIANAPOLIS — Lilly Endowment Inc. has approved 84 grants to theological schools across the United States and Canada to help
Kyrgyzstan is expected to ban Jehovah’s Witnesses publications for ‘extremism’
The ban would mark the first time that the country has taken an official stance against the religious group. Kyrgyzstan
Hindu activists intensify attacks on Indian Christian prayer meets – UCA News
The repeated attacks hint at systematic targeting and official bias against the minority community Hindu activists intensify attacks on Indian
New book shines light on abuse and racist discrimination of Catholic nuns
‘The Veil of Silence,’ a new book by Vatican reporter Salvatore Cernuzio, details the racism, abuse and discrimination faced by
In time for Hanukkah, archaeologists reveal battle-scarred stronghold against Maccabees
‘The stories of the Maccabees are coming to life before our eyes,’ said one member of the group that excavated
Cyprus churches get ready for papal visit – UCA News
The visit of Pope Francis is expected to bring a message of peace to the region Cyprus churches get ready
Former economy czar Cardinal Pell warns the Vatican is facing major deficit
Cardinal George Pell addressed old Vatican feuds and financial reform efforts during an interview promoting a book about his imprisonment.
Iraq churches restored after jihadist destruction – UCA News
The churches in Mosul’s St. George monastery were rebuilt with US funds and support of Christian group, L’Oeuvre d’Orient Iraq
Philippine church leader charged with child sex trafficking
Apollo Carreon Quiboloy is accused of recruiting women and girls, typically 12 to 25 years old, as “pastorals” who cooked