Ilia II, Georgian Church leader who shaped national identity, dies at 93
Ilia II, the Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia, died on Tuesday after being hospitalized, said senior cleric Metropolitan Shio.
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Who Stands with Israel? Evangelicals Fill the Vatican’s Moral Void
Report: Woman claims she journeyed through hell and met God during coma
19-year-old TikTok star Anna Grace Phelan dies after battle with glioblastoma
Rare Chinese Bible donated to Oxfam shop sells for over £56,000 at auction
Initially valued at £600-£800, the rare Bible sold for £56,280, leaving Oxfam staff 'absolutely speechless.'
Santa Claus-related relics sold on eBay return to Italy
The objects were intercepted in February and June of 2020 after a Canadian purchased them through eBay.
‘A very sexy story’: Cambridge researcher investigates appeal of female saint
In 11th-century England, a saint with an extremely dissolute past became a cultural and religious symbol that broke boundaries.
After 300 Years, Maryland's 1667 brick chapel reopens to the public
On April 12, Maryland’s Historic St. Mary's City will open the doors of its reconstructed Brick Chapel.
'House of David' renewed for second season after 22 million viewers in first 17 days
Amazon Prime Video renewed House of David for season 2 after the first series gained high viewership, captivating global audiences and prompting the streaming giant to continue the biblical saga.
Old Deutsche Marks treasure found under the charred remains of a small church
The Ost-West-Friedenskirche, a small Munich church, was destroyed by a fire in June 2023.
Historic Election: Holy Synod names first Albanian archbishop in over 30 years
The enthronement ceremony will take place on March 29 at the Orthodox Cathedral in Tirana, gathering representatives from 13 sister Orthodox Churches and hundreds of believers.
1 in 5 Americans believes God determines winners and losers in the Super Bowl
A smaller share of Americans—13%—say God cares about who wins the Super Bowl.
Vatican displays ‘The Spear of Destiny’ during Lent at St. Peter's Basilica
Tradition recounts that Longinus, a Roman centurion, pierced the side of Jesus with this very spear during the crucifixion.
Armenian genocide survivors in Syria face new threats, warns Jerusalem Church
Their churches, schools, and homes have come under fire in the ongoing civil war, and the fear of further displacement looms once again.
