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Pope Francis Condemns Psychological Abuse in Jesuit Order
On Thursday, Pope Francis spoke out against psychological abuse and the abuse of power within the Church. His comments came in the wake of a scandal involving a high-profile priest accused of using his authority to abuse nuns sexually. 
Pope Francis Alerts Vatican Staff to Beware of 'Elegant Demon' in Their Midst
In his traditional Christmas speech to Vatican staff, Pope Francis warned about the presence of an "elegant demon" among self-righteous people. He encouraged his listeners to be aware of this temptation and to avoid falling into the trap of thinking they are always right. 
Tony Dungy Goes Viral for Quietly Volunteering As Salvation Army Bell Ringer
This week, a photo of Tony Dungy went viral on social media. In the photo, Dungy is seen working as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army. A passerby snapped the picture of the former NFL coach and current NBC analyst standing in front of a local grocery store. 
Regular Church Attendance Declines, But Belief in God Persists Despite the Growth of Megachurches
According to survey data, church membership, attendance, and belief in God declined during the pandemic years. These declines are part of longer-term trends of people moving away from organized worship. 
Zelensky Vows To Defend Ukraine Against Russian Aggression in an Emotional Speech to US Congress
Zelensky, the leader of Ukraine, gave a speech to representatives in which he emphasized the importance of investing in global security and democracy. He also pointed out that Russia has a military advantage, with more weapons and soldiers. 
Extraordinary Discovery Made at Ancient Burial Site: Jesus' Midwife's Tomb Unearthed With Hundreds of Artifacts
Archaeologists in Israel have made a significant discovery in an ancient Jewish burial cave, uncovering hundreds of artifacts. The tomb, which is believed to belong to a midwife who was present at the scene of Jesus' birth according to the apocryphal Gospel of James, offers a glimpse into the lives ... 
Lawsuit Alleges Minister and Spiritual Counselor Suggested Naked Therapy Session With Woman
A woman filed a lawsuit alleging that a former minister at the Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, who was also her spiritual counselor, suggested they get naked in bed as part of her counseling, causing her emotional distress and emotional distress leading her to seek compensation for ... 
Top 10 Christian Music Tracks to Uplift and Inspire - The Purpose of Music in Worship
Music is a pervasive part of our daily lives, from the moment we wake up in the morning until the time we go to bed at night. We hear music in the car, at the gym, and throughout the day. 
Christmas at Risk in Nigeria as Attacks on Christian Community Leave Dozens Dead
There has been a spate of violence in a region of Nigeria where a significant number of the population is Christian, resulting in numerous fatalities. These attacks have prompted calls for increased security measures to be implemented during the Christmas holiday period. 
Controversial Brooklyn Bishop Charged With Fraud, Extortion, and Lying to FBI After Jewelry Robbery Valued at Over $1 Million
Bishop Lamor Whitehead, the leader of Leaders of Tomorrow International Ministries in Brooklyn, has been arrested and charged with fraud, extortion, and lying to the FBI. Whitehead gained notoriety last year when he and his church claimed to have been robbed of jewellery worth a large sum of money. ...
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