Christian World

Pope Leo appeals for 'reason' amid Israel-Iran airstrikes, calls for dialogue

Over 150 Israelis were wounded overall in the Iranian missile barrages, according to official statements from numerous Israeli hospitals.

 Pope Leo XIV holds a Jubilee audience on the occasion of the Jubilee of Sport, at St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican June 14, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV appoints first Chinese bishop since his election, signaling support for China pact

 Pope Leo XIV appoints first Chinese bishop since his election, signaling support for China pact.

‘The heart of Orthodox monasticism’: Historic monasteries on Mount Athos damaged by earthquakes

 Gregoriat monastery in Holy Mount Athos.

Muslim communities in Norway grow most as Church of Norway sees declining membership

 Muslim religious communities in Norway experience largest growth amid declining Church of Norway membership. Illustration.

Pro-Israel Christian student org. donates $100,000 to honor Majdal Shams victims

The funds were drawn from Passages' Israel War Relief Fund, launched by Passages Alumni following the October 7 massacre.

 Ambassador Mike Huckabee with Passages CEO Zach Bauer, Co-Founder and Board Member of Passages Rivka Kidron and COO Malcolm Fitschen.

From 99.7% to 56.7%: The dramatic decline of catholicism in Brazil

Despite the slowdown, Catholics continue to lose followers, with Catholicism falling to 56.7% of the population.

 vangelical event March for Jesus, gather thousands of faithful in the center of the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Christianity's global share declines while Islam grows fastest, Pew Research Center finds

The increase in the number of people with no religious affiliation is significantly influenced by the departure from Christian churches.

 Pilgrims circumambulate the Kaaba in Meccah, Saudi Arabia.

Report: Jesus statue covered during Eid festival in Italy, drawing backlash

In Monfalcone, Italy, tensions rose following an incident at the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Marcelliana.

 Duomo Arcipretale di Sant'Ambrogio, Saint Ambrose Cathedral, in Monfalcone, Italy.

Report: Woman claims she journeyed through hell and met God during coma

In 1999, Kathy McDaniel, then 53, fell ill with a severe strain of influenza after caring for a friend in Seattle.

 Woman claims she journeyed through hell and met God during coma. Illustration.

Thousands wager on Jesus Christ's return by end of 2025 on Polymarket

About 3% of participants believe the Second Coming will occur, yet over $140,000 has been bet.

 Betting on Jesus. Illustration.

Egypt, Greece agree to protect status of Mount Sinai monastery, after court ruling

St Catherine's is a sprawling complex, and according to tradition, it was built around a burning bush where God was said to have spoken to Moses as described in the Book of Exodus.

 A general view shows part of the exterior of St. Catherine's monastery in south Sinai, Egypt, March 7, 2019.

Pope Leo, in first month, makes a break in style from Francis - analysis

"Leo is taking his time," Rev. Mark Francis, told Reuters. "While he is going to continue in the path indicated by Pope Francis, his disposition is very different."

 Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the Unites States looks on from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.

Egypt and Greece clash over St. Catherine's – home to Moses's Well, world's oldest library

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi assured Greece that the monastery's sanctity will be preserved.

 Egypt and Greece clash over St. Catherine's – home to Moses's Well, world's oldest library.

19-year-old TikTok star Anna Grace Phelan dies after battle with glioblastoma

Phelan's family expressed gratitude for the countless prayers offered for her healing and peace during her battle with cancer.

 Stage IV glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor.