Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, has died at the age of 88 following a period of worsening health, the Vatican confirmed Monday. The pontiff, who had been hospitalized in recent weeks for respiratory complications, leaves behind a complex and contested legacy that reshaped the modern papacy—while raising significant theological and political controversy.
Jesus Christ, the Light of the world, has already come and the darkness has not overcome him. Likewise, we can bring the light into the darkness of our worlds by the smallest of loving merciful actions if we have Christ in us, the hope of glory. Let us recommit to sharing this light into the new year.
Mahatma Gandhi is often known as India's father of the nation and a promoter of non-violence protest movements, but India has long since shifted from Gandhi's ideals. His popular influence on some Christians deserves to be critically assessed too. This retrospective considers Ghandi afresh.
This Christmas, partners of THIMAR LSESD around the Middle East are celebrating Christmas amid varying circumstances and challenges. From Lebanon, to Syria, Iraq, Sudan, and Yemen we hear from voices on the ground.
For the fourth time since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we are celebrating the Word of God becoming flesh as angels proclaimed peace on earth. So where is the peace? The Christmas carols seem totally detached from today’s headlines, but they tend to sing about the outcome of God's promise, not the process.
A powerful new documentary spotlighting the unwavering Christian faith of Jane Haining, the only Scot to be officially honoured as “Righteous Among the Nations” for her sacrifice during the Holocaust, is being created for schools across Scotland. Commissioned by the Unison trade union, the film tells the story of Haining’s spiritual conviction and quiet heroism, charting her journey from a humble upbringing in rural Dumfriesshire to the horrors of Auschwitz - where she died after standing by the
Thousands of Christians are expected to gather in Mexico City on Saturday, April 19, for the 30th annual March for Jesus, marking three decades of public celebration honoring Jesus in the heart of the country.
The Jesus Film Project, a ministry of Cru based in Orlando, Florida, has reached a major milestone with the 2,200th language translation of the Jesus film. The latest version was released in Bouna, a dialect of the Kulango language spoken in Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa.
The Korean Bible Society held a dedication service and academic symposium on April 8 at the main sanctuary of Youngnak Church in Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea, to commemorate the completion and publication of the New Korean Bible, which was released on Dec. 10, 2023. According to the society, the New Korean Bible is a newly authorized translation intended for the next generation of the Korean church.
Youth With A Mission (YWAM) England has issued an official response following allegations of spiritual abuse and coercive practices reported in The Guardian and The Observer. The reports detailed claims from former young missionaries who said they were left “traumatized” after experiencing controlling behavior and religious shaming within the international Christian organization.
Less than a week after a prominent Indian Punjabi preacher was sentenced to life in prison for rape, another Christian pastor in Punjab has been accused of raping a young woman and forcing her to undergo a botched abortion that allegedly led to her death, according to Indian media reports.
Jesus Christ, the Light of the world, has already come and the darkness has not overcome him. Likewise, we can bring the light into the darkness of our worlds by the smallest of loving merciful actions if we have Christ in us, the hope of glory. Let us recommit to sharing this light into the new year.
