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At 84, in gold lamé and black lace, she sang nine legends back into a sold-out Los Angeles room, gave thanks to God from the stage, and delivered a triumph.

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Wednesday, September 30

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Caleb Flynn Faces Life in Prison After Guilty Verdict in Wife’s Murder

The verdict is in, and the jury did not buy Caleb Flynn’s defense. After months of disturbing allegations, explosive text messages and questions surrounding the death of his wife, Ashley, former worship leader and “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn has…

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150 Virginia Pastors Take Biblical Stand Against Radical Amendments

More than 150 Virginia pastors are taking biblical truth beyond the walls of their churches and into the public square, urging voters to reject two proposed constitutional amendments involving abortion and same-sex marriage. The pastors signed an open letter…

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Russia, Ukraine continue to exchange deadly strikes

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged deadly aerial attacks, killing and injuring numerous people, as energy infrastructure increasingly becomes a target with winter approaching. The latest strikes also affected neighboring countries amid new Russian nuclear…

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Breaking: Christa Pike Execution Halted at the Eleventh Hour

In a stunning eleventh-hour turn, Christa Pike will not be executed Wednesday—at least not yet. Right after Charisma reported on the Tennessee death row inmate’s unusual comments about feeling a “kinship” with Lindsay Clancy, a federal appeals court stepped…

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Brian Doerksen’s Song ‘Whisper’ Arrives Ahead of Posthumous Final Album

Just one month after the passing of beloved worship songwriter Brian Doerksen, his first posthumous song has arrived ahead of his final album. And all it begins with a Whisper. “Whisper,” the first song from Doerksen’s forthcoming final album, is available…

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Pope at Audience remembers Polish martyrs

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday remembered Polish martyrs Blessed Wincenty Lewoniuk and 12 companions from Pratulin. The martyrs were Byzantine-rite Catholics (Greek Catholics) who were killed by the Tsar's soldiers in the 19th century because they refused to…

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Pope appeals for dialogue in Tigray region

At the conclusion of the General Audience, Pope Leo XIV appealed to all sides in the Tigray region to halt hostilities, recalling that only sincere commitment can lay the foundations for lasting peace. Speaking to Polish pilgrims, he recalled the…

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Os Guinness Still Challenges Christians to Think

Best-selling British author Os Guinness never planned to be a writer. America helped make him one, with a little help from Switzerland. Since then, hundreds of thousands of readers have turned to the Christian public intellectual to understand both their walk…

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AI Escalates Educational ‘Math Wars’

For decades, on campuses across the country, the math wars have been raging with a knockdown, drag-out brutality perhaps only rivaled by national politics. Public shouting matches, lawsuits, and character assassinations have surrounded a debate about how to…

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What Went Wrong in America’s Addiction Recovery Policy?

Thirty years ago in Seattle, I was sad to see a homeless man sleeping in a park at the top level of a double slide. It was a nice playground—I could imagine little brothers enjoying a race down that slide—but as things were, parents and kids stayed away. What…

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Can Christians Gamble?

The Syllabus is a column that features student opinions on timely national and international topics. We aim to highlight how evangelical students in the US are thinking about important issues and how the Christian faith informs their worldview. Students…

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Gallagher: Amid severe test to world order, religions can conribute to peace

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher and Cardinal Baldo Reina highlight religious communities’ contribution to peace at a conference in Rome, emphasizing religious freedom and respect for human dignity while rejecting the use of faith to justify war. Read all

Tuesday, September 29

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Future Legacy Hip-Hop Showcase Hits Nashville for Dove Awards Week

Nashville is getting ready for a major night of music. The Future Legacy Hip-Hop Showcase arrives at Cannery Hall on Sunday, October 4. Sponsored by VYB, the event spotlights some of the top artists in hip-hop. DJ Focus and Keal K will host the evening’s…

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Tauren Wells on church scandal, burnout and rediscovering God’s presence

Grammy-nominated artist and pastor Tauren Wells opens up about how planting a church transformed his faith, navigating burnout and his hope that his new album "Here Comes the Church" will help Christians rediscover the beauty, diversity and importance of…

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3 ways to thrive in your Christian faith when doubt creeps in

Every believer will face temptation, intellectual challenges and doubt. But being challenged to doubt the Christian faith is not the same as unbelieving it, and knowing the difference is the first step toward a flourishing walk with Christ.

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How do you recognize God's voice?

There are so many voices competing for our attention, from social media feeds to the fears and desires in our own hearts. If you are a follower of Christ, only one voice truly matters, but we must learn to recognize His voice above all the others.

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Timbaland Reveals How God Led Him to 1K Phew for ‘Seven Trumpets’ Album

Timbaland and 1K Phew recently pulled up to The Morning Hustle to discuss faith, culture, and their joint project. The duo teamed up for Seven Trumpets, a “street gospel” album that blends street sound with a deeper message. “I’m saved, not soft,” 1K Phew…

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School choice without transparency isn't really a choice

When you choose a school, you're choosing an environment that will shape your child during some of their most formative years. Parents deserve to know what happens there.

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Pastor Christian Emmanuel Sanon: Can one of the greatest soul-winners and church planters in Southern Baptist History be the leader of a group of men who assassinated the sitting president of Haiti?

Trial Begins in Miami for Pastor Christian Emmanuel Sanon Accused of Orchestrating Haitian President’s Assassination Christian Emmanuel Sanon, a Baptist The post Pastor Christian Emmanuel Sanon: Can one of the greatest soul-winners and church planters in…

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Pastor Craig Groeschel, Celtics coach join Tim Tebow in dumping Life Surge

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla and megachurch Pastor Craig Groeschel have followed former professional athlete Tim Tebow in distancing themselves from Life Surge, a touring faith-based wealth-building seminar accused of pressuring attendees to invest tens…

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Plane Crash Miracle? Skydivers Parachute Down to Help Injured Survivors

There are moments when the timing is simply too remarkable not to notice. What could have become a devastating tragedy in Wisconsin instead became an extraordinary story of survival, split-second action and a group of people who happened to be exactly where…

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Abducted by the LRA as a teen, he now turns to faith to heal his trauma

NAIROBI (RNS) — More than 2,000 former LRA captives and returnees gathered in northern Uganda for prayer and reconciliation, confronting a painful question: How do communities receive people who are both victims and victimizers?

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Malawi: 125 years of faith, rooted in Christ, serving justice

Malawi has just celebrated 125 years since the Gospel first arrived. Years of faith have built schools, hospitals, and consciences, and it is still growing stronger. The Catholic Lawyers Association of Malawi (CLAM) recently organised what was dubbed a ‘Red…

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Lindsay Clancy Returns to Court as Defense Pushes to Dismiss Murder Case

The Lindsay Clancy case is far from over. Nearly one month after her explosive murder trial ended in a mistrial, Clancy returned to a Massachusetts courtroom Tuesday. What happens next could send the case in several dramatically different directions…

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Founder of Institutes of the Incarnate Word found guilty of abuse

The Special Penal Tribunal of First Instance and the Appeals Tribunal have reached “moral certainty” of the late Argentine Father Carlos Miguel Buela guilt for acts constituting “an offence against the sixth commandment, committed with violence against…

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15 men sentenced for deadly Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings

Christians in Sri Lanka have cautiously welcomed the sentencing of 15 men to more than two centuries each behind bars for their roles in the 2019 Easter Sunday suicide bombings, which killed at least 267 people at churches and hotels.

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Naveszn Joins Infiltrate Music & Brings Alternative Sound with ‘Meadow’

Infiltrate Music is excited to announce the signing of Naveszn. A multi-talented artist, she creates music with influences that float through alternative, hip-hop, and pop. Listen “Meadow” will be her first single under this new deal. It releases on October…

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Barred from the U.S., a pastor leads his Wisconsin church from Guatemala

(RNS) — RNS found at least 25 immigrant pastors were detained, deported or otherwise separated from their churches. While the Rev. Esdras Paredes ministers via video, his congregation sells tamales to raise funds and prays for a miracle.

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ICE deports Haitian pastor previously spared from removal

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported Haitian pastor Molis Augustave to Haiti after officials had spared him from removal by taking him off a flight at the last minute.

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Lawmaker Throws Unprecedented Articles of Impeachment Against Trump

Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) introduced more than two dozen articles of impeachment against President Trump. The 26 articles are the largest number of impeachment articles filed against a U.S. President. The articles accuse President Trump of “undermining…

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Cardinal Koch: Peace among the Churches is a responsibility for Europe

At the conference “Religions and Diplomacy,” taking place in Rome from September 28 to 30 to mark the 30th anniversary of the International Association Political Charity, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity reflects on Europe’s cultural…

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French priest: 'Many are deeply searching; we must serve this faith'

While a secular society and declining numbers in the Church in France are a reality, a visit to the Parish of Notre Dame of the Assumption in Metz at Sunday evening Mass, full of young people and all pews taken, is an example of young people's longing for…

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Mexico commemorates 500th anniversary of Child Martyrs

The first martyrs of the Americas were not missionary priests but three young Indigenous boys in Mexico who sought to spread the faith they were taught and embraced 500 years ago.

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Sr. Nathalie Becquart: Pope Leo’s Visit to France, a 'moment of grace'

In an interview with Vatican News as Pope Leo's Apostolic Journey to France came to an end, Sister Nathalie Becquart, Undersecretary of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops, reflects on the Pope’s journey, its impact, and his message of peace and…

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What Should We Do About Diddy?

As a child in the early 2000s, I didn’t know many celebrities apart from the ones made famous by Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. But I did know, as we called him back then, “P. Diddy.” The rapper was stylish and blingy, wealthy and charismatic. He dated the…

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Historian Q&A: What Is an Evangelical?

For our member-exclusive webinar in September, CT deputy editor Bonnie Kristian spoke with historian George Marsden. They discussed Marsden’s recent article, “1976 Was a Turning Point for Evangelicalism,” and his perspective on five decades of shifts in US…

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Would Seeing a Miracle Really Convert an Atheist?

Let’s consider that God may have good reasons for revealing himself just as he has. A partially hidden and partially revealed God might actually be the best possible arrangement. To consider this, imagine alternative ways God could reveal himself to us…

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Netflix's Narnia is an attack on Aslan's Christ figure

For more than 70 years, Aslan has stood as C.S. Lewis' picture of Christ, the lion who dies to save Narnia and rises again. Now Netflix has cast Meryl Streep in the role, complete with a rainbow-colored mane. This is not just an attack on Narnia; it is an…

Monday, September 28

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After Eight Years, ‘The Chosen’ Has Filmed Its Final Scene

For eight years there was always another day of shooting The Chosen on the calendar. Now there isn’t. The series about the life of Jesus has wrapped filming on its seventh and final season in Midlothian, Texas, finishing a shoot that started in late April…

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PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV’s final day in France

On the fourth and final day of his apostolic journey to France, the pope addressed European leaders at the Robert Schuman Conference Center and celebrated Mass at the Cathedral of St. Stephen in Metz.

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Weekly Christian Meme Roundup

We’ve spent the week scrolling Christian Instagram so you don’t have to. This week’s haul includes worship-mode road rage, a very humble Moses and one funeral request we fully support. Here are the best Christian memes of the week. 1. Road rage is no match…

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Highlights from Pope Leo's Apostolic Journey to France

Highlights from Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Journey to France, including his meeting with President Macron, his visit to UNESCO, his Mass for 700,000 pilgrims in Paris, his prayer of the rosary with pilgrims in Lourdes, and his 'Roots of Europe' meeting in Metz…

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Pope: Wars are senseless; Russia and Ukraine should sit down to talk

Speaking to journalists on the flight from Metz to Rome at the end of his Apostolic Journey to France, Pope Leo XIV discusses conflicts and the economic interests that sustain them, saying the Church “continues to raise her voice in proclaiming the Gospel. A…

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Church officials urge ‘care for workers’ amid AI race

“Catholic social teaching says that companies, that investors and management, owe care to the workers,” said Cardinal Michael Czerny, head of the Vatican’s Commission on AI.

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JRR Tolkien to join CS Lewis in Westminster Abbey’s Poets’ Corner

J.R.R. Tolkien, the devout Catholic author whose Christian beliefs helped shape The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, will be honored with a memorial in Westminster Abbey’s Poets’ Corner alongside his close friend and fellow Christian writer C.S. Lewis.

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'Vive le Pape!' - With Pope Leo in Metz

Vatican News correspondent Deborah Castellano Lubov brings us into the lively atmosphere outside St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where crowds gathered in celebration and prayer for Pope Leo's Mass in the heart of the city. She also reflects on the fruits of the…

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Pope Leo XIV bids farewell to France

Pope Leo XIV departs from France's northeastern city of Metz, bringing his fifth Apostolic Journey abroad to an end. Read all

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Evangelicals Urge Trump Administration to Release Frozen Global Health Funds

More than 120 Christian leaders, musicians, and authors, including both conservative and liberal-leaning evangelicals, have signed a letter urging President Donald Trump’s administration to spend $1.35 billion designated for global health initiatives before…

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China Reportedly Detains Christian Pastors in Expanding House-Church Crackdown

Pastors and church workers from one of China’s influential house-church networks have reportedly been detained as communist authorities intensify pressure against Christians who worship outside the state-controlled religious system. ChinaAid said it received…

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More than 1,000 join March for Life in Vilnius, Lithuania

Families, young people, and international advocates joined Lithuania’s second March for Life, calling for practical support for mothers, fathers, and vulnerable people.

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More than 3,000 join March for Life in Vilnius, Lithuania

Families, young people, and international advocates joined Lithuania’s second March for Life, calling for practical support for mothers, fathers, and vulnerable people.

Matthew West Declares ‘Jesus Is King’ on New Album, Out Now

Five-time GRAMMY nominee, two-time NSAI Songwriter-Artist of the Year and award-winning hitmaker Matthew West releases his 14th studio album, Jesus Is King, out now. The 12-track record … The post Matthew West Declares ‘Jesus Is King’ on New Album, Out Now…

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5 Arrested in Suspected Terror Plot Near US Air Base in Britain

Five men were arrested early Sunday near a British air base used by American bombers after authorities received a report of three suspicious trucks apparently traveling toward the military installation. According to The Associated Press, the men are being…

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Cardinal Zuppi begins three-day mission to Moscow

The Holy See’s special envoy for humanitarian issues is in Russia for three days of institutional meetings focused on prisoners of war and children transferred from their places of origin. Read all

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Noah’s Ark Researcher Reports Death Threats, Targeted Burglary

Andrew Jones, founder of Noah’s Ark Scans, reportedly received repeated death threats before burglars ransacked his apartment and stole equipment believed to contain research from the Durupınar formation in eastern Turkey. Lauren Witzke, the organization’s…

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Venue selected for beatification of Georgia Martyrs

The beatification Mass will be said at the Savannah Convention Center at 11 a.m. on Oct. 31. No ticket is needed, but organizers said registration is required.

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Gifted Hands Joins Dax’s The Anger Management Tour

Virginia Beach-based artist and songwriter Gifted Hands is set to join Dax on select dates of his 2026 The Anger Management Tour. Dax’s North American headline tour launched in September and is scheduled to continue through December 13. It has stops in cities…

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CCM EXCLUSIVE: Colton Dixon Reinvents “Up + Up” Live

While digging back through our recent CCM Magazine Cover Story session with Colton Dixon, we unearthed a bonus performance we hadn’t released, and this one was too much fun to leave on the cutting-room floor. “Up + Up” has racked up million of streams since…

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Vatican aims for an Oscar with the story of Giacomo Mattivi

If the short documentary gets in the running for an Oscar, the Vatican hopes it will inspire many more people to look to faith and family to persevere through very difficult trials.

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American Cardinal McElroy explores a Church for the Digital Age

The Cardinal Archbishop of Washington, D.C. calls for human dignity to guide the development of artificial intelligence and the treatment of migrants and refugees, urging solidarity and moral responsibility rooted in Catholic social teaching. Read all

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Why Pope Leo chose Metz

From inside the Schuman Center in Metz with Pope Leo, Vatican News correspondent Deborah Castellano Lubov shares why the Pope chose this city, following in the footsteps of a founding father of the European Union, Venerable Robert Schuman. Read all

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Pope: Europe must embrace its roots to build peace and unity

Pope Leo XIV addresses a meeting on “The Roots of Europe for Peace and Unity,” saying Europe’s Christian roots “help us understand more clearly that openness to the transcendent is always a constitutive part of the human person and a living source of…

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God Sees Everything. Flock Should Not.

I live in a safe neighborhood. It’s a new-build community filled with young families, and my kids ride their bikes up and down all the streets. As long as they’ve got their helmets on, I’m not concerned for their safety here. Yet as they ride their bikes—or…

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Save the Unborn, Yes. Don’t Punish Their Mothers.

Abortion “abolitionists” have introduced bills in many states to prosecute women for abortion. This tactic ignores law, history, tradition, and law enforcement experience before Roe v. Wade. Thankfully, no prosecution bill passed a committee or got to a…

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Pope in Metz: God never inspires anything that disfigures human dignity

Meeting with representatives of various religions in the French city of Metz, Pope Leo XIV praises efforts to engage in interreligious dialogue, recalling that God’s name must never be invoked to justify violence or oppression. Read all

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America once jailed people for blasphemy. Why don't we know?

In 1811, a New York man went to prison for insulting Jesus Christ, and the state's chief justice declared that Americans "profess the general doctrines of Christianity." That wasn't a fringe ruling. It was the law, and it stayed that way in various states for…

Sunday, September 27

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Kenya: Church urges protection for refugee and migrant minors

On World Day of Migrants and Refugees, the Catholic Church in Kenya has called for renewed commitment to the dignity, protection and rights of refugees, migrants and displaced children, urging society to see every child not as a statistic but as a person…

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‘I think Pope Leo truly cares about young Catholics’

As Metz welcomes Pope Leo XIV, a young Catholic professional who lives and works in the eastern French city tells Vatican News that Pope Leo is especially appreciated for 'truly caring for young Catholics,' and for his commitment to peace in Europe and…

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Forgetting how to blush

There was a time when being caught celebrating something wicked made people turn red with embarrassment. That shame worked as a kind of social restraint. So what happens when it disappears?

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Highlights of Pope Leo's third day in France

Highlights from Pope Leo's third day in France, in which he met with bishops, the sick, and abuse victims, celebrated Mass, and took part in a torchlight procession with 50,000 pilgrims. Read all

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A rosary in the footsteps of millions of pilgrims

Pope Leo XIV prays the rosary with thousands of pilgrims in Lourdes, and participates in a torchlit procession that illuminates the night sky. Read all

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Pope Leo a 'pilgrim among pilgrims' in Lourdes

Pope Leo brings his visit to Lourdes to an end with a candlelit procession through the heart of the Marian shrine, urging the faithful to persevere on their journey, inspired by the Immaculate Conception. Read all

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Pope Leo meets French abuse victims in Lourdes

The pontiff “expressed his solidarity with them and, through them, with all those who have suffered and continue to suffer from the wounds of abuse,” the Vatican said.

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At Lourdes healing shrine, Pope Leo addresses ‘wounds’ of clerical abuse

LOURDES, France (RNS) — With clerical abuse scandals and the Vatican trial of the Rev. Marko Rupnik looming over the pope's visit to France, Leo encouraged the church to 'have the courage' to recognize its failures, while calling on bishops to remain vigilant.

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At least one Christian killed every 86 minutes in Nigeria: report

Christians in Nigeria were killed at a rate of one every 86 minutes between Jan. 1 and Sept. 8, most of them in a region that receives low priority in Nigerian and U.S. security policy, a new report by a U.S.-based aid agency shows.

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Christians are companions on journey for the wounded and lonely

Our Editorial Director reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s words in France, saying the Pope urges every Christian community to live in a spirit of closeness and compassion, never closing themselves off from the present age. Read all

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Pope in Lourdes: Human dignity cannot be measured or debated

Pope Leo XIV visits the Accueil Notre-Dame pilgrim centre at Lourdes, where he visits with sick pilgrims and representatives of organizations that serve them at the Marian sanctuary. Read all

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State Department Begins Using ‘Super Intelligence’

The State Department has begun implementing the phrase “super intelligence” instead of “artificial intelligence.” According to an email obtained by the Associated Press, Michael Drager, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of International…

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Pope Leo in Lourdes: Pray Rosary in October for peace

As he prays the Angelus in Lourdes, France, Pope Leo XIV urges Christians to pray the Holy Rosary for the intention of peace in the world and an end to conflict. Read all

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Lourdes: A place of comfort, healing and gratitude

The faithful attending Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in Lourdes share what the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes means to them and reflect on the significance of the Pope’s visit. Read all

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President Trump Pays Tribute After Man Shot at Butler Dies

Jim Copenhaver, one of two attendees shot during the 2024 assassination attempt on President Trump at Butler, Pennsylvania, has passed away. He was stuck by two bullets. While he lived, he was left with bullet fragments in his body and nerve damage. President…

Saturday, September 26

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Trump's best October surprise: Immigration reform

With the border now under control, President Trump has a historic opportunity: end illegal immigration and illegal employment for good, and secure a Republican majority in Congress in the process.

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4 scandalous women in Jesus' family tree and what they reveal

Ancient family trees did not bother to list women. Matthew's genealogy of Jesus lists four, and every one of them arrives with a scandal attached. That is not carelessness. It is the whole point.

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Child survivor of ethnic cleansing finds hope through Christ-centered NGO

At first, the boy from Artsakh drew mostly darkness, a reflection of the trauma tied to the forced displacement of his people three years ago, but after working with a Christ-centered program, the boy has gradually begun to depict the world with more color.

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Pope Leo bids 'au revoir' to Paris

As Pope Leo XIV bids “au revoir” to Paris, Vatican News Correspondent Deborah Castellano Lubov brings us to the widely anticipated Mass with the Holy Father at Place de la Concorde, which not only filled the iconic square but also stretched along the…

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Highlights of Pope Leo's second day in France

On Pope Leo's second day in France, he met with migrants, visited the country's synodal assembly, celebrated Mass for 700,000 people in central Paris, and prayed at the Grotto of the Apparitions in Lourdes. Read all

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Pope Leo, a pilgrim in prayer at Lourdes

At the Grotto of the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Pope Leo entrusts France, its people and its Church to Our Lady. Read all

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In Lourdes Pope Leo entrusts France to the Virgin Mary

Just after arriving in the Marian pilgrimage city of Lourdes, Pope Leo XIV went to the heart of the shrine to pray to the Virgin Mary at the Grotto of Massabielle, surrounded by thousands of faithful. Kneeling in prayer, the Pope asked for “the gift of…

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5 things to know about the Caleb Flynn murder trial

The murder trial of former worship leader and “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn has captured the attention of Americans this week. Flynn, 40, is accused of murdering his wife, Ashley, inside their Ohio home in February, amid a long-term affair with his…

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Lourdes: 'A special home of Mary where Pope will pray for our world'

As Pope Leo XIV arrives at the Marian shrine of Lourdes, Vatican News speaks with the coordinating chaplain of the English-speaking pilgrims, Fr. James Phelan, who offers an inside look at the “home of Mary” that the Successor of Peter is making a pilgrimage…

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Natalie Grant warns Church on use of AI to shape spirituality

Veteran contemporary Christian artist and nine-time Grammy nominee Natalie Grant has warned against the use of artificial intelligence in the Christian music industry to shape spirituality and says the rise of the technology will create a demand for live…

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Pope Leo welcomes French converts and wades into liturgy debate

PARIS, France (RNS) — As France sees a surge in adult and youth baptisms, Pope Leo XIV urged the church to welcome new Catholics into parish life and called for reverence in worship without letting liturgical preferences divide the faithful.

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OpenAI Agent Hacks Government in World’s First Known Incident

An artificial intelligence agent built by Sam Altman’s OpenAI infiltrated an Australian government healthcare portal without authorization, marking what experts believe is the first known case of an AI system hacking a government website anywhere in the…

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Netanyahu Tells UN ‘Cowards’ to Leave as Diplomats Hold Mass Walkout

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged “moral cowards” of the United Nations to depart from his speech, as many had already walked out as he took the stage. Before he began his speech, Netanyahu addressed those who walked out. “Before I begin, just a…

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Pope Leo calls on Church in France to nuture seeds of faith

Addressing France’s synodal assembly, catechumen,s and newly baptized Catholics, Pope Leo XIV highlights the growing number of adults approaching the faith and urges the Church to accompany them beyond Baptism. Read all

#TSRTunez: #KirkFranklin dropped his latest single “This Time,” featuring #GloRilla. As previously reported, before the drop the song created some buzz as the song samples the songs “Children of the Sun” by Mandrill and #ShawtyLo’s hit song “Dey Know.” (

#TSRTunez: #KirkFranklin dropped his latest single “This Time,” featuring #GloRilla. As previously reported, before the drop the song created some buzz as the song samples the songs “Children of the Sun” by Mandrill and #ShawtyLo’s hit song “Dey Know.” (…

Friday, September 25

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Report from the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris with Pope Leo

Vatican News correspondent Deborah Castellano Lubov reports from the Cathedral of Notre Dame with Pope Leo XIV, who this evening became the first Pope to step inside the Cathedral since the devastating 2019 fire. Read all

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Highlights of Pope Leo's first day in France

On the first day of Pope Leo's Apostolic Journey to France, he met with President Macron, visited UNESCO, presided over vespers at Notre Dame, and led a prayer vigil with some 80,000 young people in the country's biggest stadium. Watch our video highlights…

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Over 150,000 visitors prepare to welcome Pope Leo in Lourdes

As Pope Leo XIV makes his way to Lourdes later on Sept. 26 as part of his four-day trip to France, pilgrims, local residents, and business owners in the famous town prepare with excitement.

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A Catholic support program for the children of divorced parents

Given that divorce invariably affects the children involved, a new program in Spain provides a setting where children can be heard, have any pain they feel acknowledged and receive the help they need.

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A look at Blessed Fulton Sheen’s relics

The Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese of Rochester will each be given a significant relic for veneration in the dioceses.

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Maison Bakhita elated for Pope Leo's visit

The President of the Association Maison Bakhita, Valèrie Moniod, shares with Vatican News her joy for Pope Leo XIV's visit to their structure that helps many individuals in exile from their homelands develop skills that help enable them to have a better…

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Evangelical body presses Israel at UN to stop settler violence

The World Evangelical Alliance urged Israel on Tuesday to rein in settler violence and halt settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, telling the United Nations Human Rights Council it was particularly concerned about Taybeh, which the group described…

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Christian Rap Submission Picks of the Day 9/25/26

Christian Rap Submission 9/25/26: We sorted through this week’s email list and compiled what we thought were the top Christian Rap Submissions. Let us know what you think! These are the standout Submissions from September 25, 2026 that we’ve curated for you…

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Jared Kushner Reveals What the Board of Peace Is ‘Building’ Around Israel

One year ago, the Board of Peace did not exist. Neither did the International Stabilization Force nor the new governing committee for Gaza. Now, Jared Kushner says they are building something far bigger than a company. In a video posted by the Board of Peace…

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Walk Where Abraham Heard God’s Promise on Israel’s New Biblical Trail

Bible study is about to become considerably more adventurous. Israel’s Ministry of Tourism has launched the Joshua Trail, a new attraction in Samaria that will allow visitors to cross a suspension bridge while overlooking some of the most consequential…

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Where light meets heaven: Pope Leo XIV at Notre-Dame

In the iconic Parisian Cathedral flooded with light, Pope Leo XIV celebrates Vespers with the French Church calling it, like Notre Dame, to be reborn, to bring light out of the darkness of ashes. Read all

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Pope calls clergy, religious of France to missionary conversion

At the Cathedral Basilica of Notre Dame de Paris Pope Leo XIV celebrates Vespers with bishops, priests, deacons, seminarians, and consecrated men and women. In his homily, the Pope calls them to missionary conversion, to cultivate an authentic love for the…

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Shroud of Turin Breakthrough: DNA Discovery Points Back to the Holy Land

Just when it seems the mystery of the Shroud of Turin cannot get any deeper, scientists uncover another clue. New DNA research on the burial cloth believed by many to have wrapped the body of Jesus Christ has uncovered a rare genetic lineage tied to the Near…

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Newsom vetoes California abortion bill amid 2028 speculation

California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have required the governor to decline extradition requests for those who perform or assist in the performance of abortions and gender transition surgeries in states where the procedures…

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In France, Pope Leo denounces ‘scourge of war’ in the Middle East

PARIS (RNS) – Pope Leo XIV and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on the need to promote peace and build ethical AI safeguards. But the pope also pointed to tensions between the Catholic Church and secularized France.

DREAMERS RELEASE NEW WORSHIP SINGLE “THE GOD WHO GOES BEFORE ME”

Australian Worship collective Dreamers is proud to announce the official release of their uplifting new single, “The God Who Goes Before Me,” available everywhere today via DREAM … The post DREAMERS RELEASE NEW WORSHIP SINGLE “THE GOD WHO GOES BEFORE ME”…

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Christian Rap Song & Album Drops 9/25/26 (Listen Here)

Check out the hottest Christian Rap Song & Album Drops 9/25/26! Our team scoured every platform to bring you the best new albums and singles for today. Who are you spinning today? Dive right into the embedded tracks and playlists below, and find more…

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Pope at UNESCO: ‘Peace cannot be built by treaties alone’

On the first day of his Apostolic Journey to France, Pope Leo XIV returns to UNESCO 46 years after St John Paul II, calling for education, science and culture to remain at the service of human dignity, truth and peace. Read all

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Asbury Theological Seminary to phase out federal student loans

Asbury Theological Seminary is pulling out of the federal student loan program, becoming one of the first prominent seminaries to do so, citing a desire to reduce student debt and concerns that a hostile future administration could use federal funding against…

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Young French business graduate: 'My faith sustains me'

A young French Catholic and recent business graduate speaks about the faith that sustains him, the witness of Pope Leo, and the importance of sharing the Gospel with others through everyday life. Read all

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Stryper: “No One Buys Albums Anymore” Is No Excuse to Quit Making Music

Why are you still making new albums? The economics have changed. Album sales certainly aren’t what they once were. For a band with a catalog stretching back more than 40 years, there is a perfectly viable business model that involves getting on a bus, playing…

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Talarico Leads Paxton Outside Margin of Error in New Poll

Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico of Texas has reportedly pulled ahead by a large margin in his race against Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton, according to a poll released Wednesday. Is anyone else getting deja vu? Dating back to at least…

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Churchgoing Catholic couples trend the happiest, report finds

A new report by the Institute for Family Studies found that church attendance is correlated with happy, fulfilling marriages but urges parishes to increase support for big families.

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Rapzilla Artist Drops 9/25/26: Kelo, Chris Caro, QEW, & AustinThaNoble

The Rapzilla Artist roster delivers four fire Rapzilla Artist Drops 9/25/26; we’re excited about today. These drops showcase some of the best in the space. More Rapzilla releases. Kelo – Real Love GENRE: R&B/Chill Hop STREAM: https://lnk.to/kelo-RealLove…

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Inside the restoration of Notre-Dame: a labor of love and faith

As Pope Leo XIV visits the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, André Finot, who witnessed the 2019 fire and spent six years alongside those who rebuilt Notre Dame, shares with Vatican News its extraordinary restoration and the faith that sustained it. Read all

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‘The Pendragon Cycle’ is a fantasy of Christian masculine power

(RNS) — Even as ‘The Pendragon Cycle’ attempts to entertain broad audiences, it also hopes to win territory in a culture war as a defense of white Christian men and their right to rule the world.

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Send Me a Receipt Signed by the Lord

This piece was adapted from CT’s books newsletter. Subscribe here. Nathaniel Philbrick, The Rush: California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World (Viking, October 2026) Nathaniel Philbrick is one of the most engaging history writers today…

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Franni Cash Believes the Best is Yet to Come

Franni Cash is no newcomer to the Christian music industry, and it shows. Though she’s only been recording and performing as a solo artist since 2023, her onstage charisma and ease in front of stadium crowds comes from years spent singing with the band We The…

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When Annie Dillard Met James Kilgo

When James Kilgo published Deep Enough for Ivorybills in 1988, reviewers compared it to Annie Dillard’s 1974 nature memoir Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. Dillard herself saw the kinship. In the afterword to a book she edited, Modern American Memoirs, she…

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Pope aboard papal plane: ‘I travel to France to proclaim Christ’s peace’

Aboard the papal flight to Paris beginning his Apostolic Journey to France, Pope Leo XIV highlights the importance for peace in today’s world, apologizes for not having been able to return with journalists to Rome on his previous Journey to Spain, and answers…

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French academic: ‘Number of adult baptisms has tripled since 2022'

As the Pope arrives in France, French academic Dr. Alexandra Maclennan speaks to Vatican News about Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Journey to France, a surge in adult baptisms in recent years, and the emergence of a new generation of young Catholics despite ongoing…

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Willy Rice is right: Southern Baptists need a gender statement

Southern Baptist Convention President Willy Rice has asked the SBC Executive Committee to recommend adding an article on gender and human sexuality to the Baptist Faith & Message 2000. Richard Land, who served on the committee that drafted that confession…

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Virginia abortion amendment: Pastors can't sit this one out

This November, Virginia voters will decide whether abortion becomes a constitutional right. For Christians who believe the unborn child bears the image of God, silence is not neutrality.

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How can I shake my financial anxiety

A reader says she prays and reads the Bible but still can't shake her fear about money. Chuck Bentley explains why overcoming financial anxiety takes both a faithful heart and disciplined hands.

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Gen Z and Millennials Are Drinking Less. But Gen X Definitely Isn’t.

Mocktails have their own section on the menu now, and “sober curious” is a personality. The generations that made that happen are finally showing up in the data. So is the one that didn’t. Alcohol use among U.S. adults has fallen for the first time since the…

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LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV in France

Pope Leo XIV is visiting France from Sept. 25–28. Follow here for live updates of his trip.

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DOJ asks appeals court to allow churches to endorse political candidates

(RNS) — Trump administration lawyers have argued a key component of the Johnson Amendment, which bars nonprofits from taking part in political campaigns, should not apply to churches. They've asked an appeals court to overturn a lower court decision…

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A Christian Dating App Just Added a ‘Chivalry Mode’

Most dating apps are built around keeping things casual. Upward, a Christian dating app, just relaunched around the opposite idea, and it gave that idea a setting. It’s called Chivalry Mode. When both people opt in, he’s encouraged to send the first message…

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Rex Orange County Is Back With a New Album, ‘Dream Fatigue’

Rex Orange County made his name on songs he wrote alone. The tracks that followed a lot of us through our twenties, “Loving Is Easy” and “Best Friend” among them, sound like one guy figuring things out by himself. His next record has a guest list. The British…

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Biblical themes take center stage in new ‘Heart of the Beast’ featurette

A new featurette for “Heart of the Beast,” the upcoming survival thriller starring Brad Pitt, highlights the film’s biblical themes of faith, sacrifice, unconditional love and perseverance, drawing parallels between its story and Psalm 23.

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Cardinal Tagle: Fulton Sheen’s mission was to bring people to Christ

At the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen in St Louis, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle reflects on the missionary vocation of the American bishop, whose preaching reached millions through radio and television. But, he says, Sheen’s blessedness lay not in…

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Xi Jinping Wants 100,000 Young Americans to Study in Communist China

Chinese President Xi Jinping made history this week as the first Chinese leader to make two formal state visits to the United States, and he arrived with a bold proposal: send 100,000 American young people to study in his communist nation. The invitation…

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The rise of the Jim Crow theobros

(RNS) — A group of Reformed pastors and influencers has wedded old-school segregationist theology with the hypermasculinity of the manosphere and the savvy of the attention economy to preach and sell white supremacy, antisemitism and patriarchy to angry young…

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Lecrae – NEED YOU (Bless the Mic)

Lecrae came through to Bless the Mic with his verse from Ryan Trey’s song “NEED YOU.” Filmed at Dafixx Radio in Atlanta, GA, by Will Thomas, and it was sponsored by Faith Over Fear. He also performed “Nothing Left to Hide” as a free verse. Watch Lecrae – NEED…